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Windsor Weekend 2026
All Jane’s Walk events are free to attend, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
Our schedule:
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Essex County: Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Windsor Weekend: Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 6, 2026 (see below)
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Picnic Weekend: May 9, 2026
About our events:
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Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.
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Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.
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Jane's Tours are tours of historic, interesting buildings.
Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.

Thu, Apr 30Erie St GastroPubJoin Eric from Brew Talk for a presentation on craft beer history, process and community impact.
Fri, May 01McKee ParkOn this walk, learn about how the Detroit River shoreline in Sandwich has been transformed through decades of restoration, stewardship, and community action.
Fri, May 01Meet in front of St. John’s ChurchJoin Les Amis Duff-Bâby for a tour through Windsor's oldest neighbourhood.
Fri, May 01Lou Romano Water Reclamation PlantDiscover where wastewater from homes, businesses and industry goes and how it is treated prior to being discharged to the environment.
Fri, May 01Wigle ParkBring your ideas and your imagination, an open mind and an open heart, and design your way through under utilized places in Windsor. Come for a walk with me and learn about architecture and urbanism through sketching.
Fri, May 01Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles Street)Headstones can convey a story beyond the names and dates of our ancestors. Learn about the meaning beyond some of the common and uncommon symbols found in Windsor Grove Cemetery.
Fri, May 01Hall Avenue & Ypres AvenueJoin us for a walk through this 1920s development and discover how a century-old vision of a modern suburb—wide streets, beautiful homes, a central park, strong civic anchors, a retail corridor and access to transit —still shapes the neighbourhood today.
Fri, May 01Southeast corner of Brock and SandwichExplore sites related to the history of people of African descent in Old Sandwich Town, dating back to the eighteenth century.
Fri, May 01Gladstone Avenue & Memorial DriveExplore a distinct pocket of South Walkerville shaped by park planning, post-war growth, and a mix of architectural styles over time.
Fri, May 01Outside of the Optimist Community CentreJoin D.A. Lockhart for a walk through the heart of Memorial Park to explore the rich cultural histories, traditions, and ecological knowledges of the Unami Lenape and other local Nations, the "original people" of these lands.
Sat, May 02Professor Zaaa’s PizzaSeated presentation of the history of Windsor pizza, followed by a pizza demonstration by Professor Zaaa.
Sat, May 02Outside of the Chimczuk MuseumJoin a host of Urban Planners and Economic Developers for a brief presentation of projects that are in the works for the area north of University Avenue, between Bruce Avenue and Crawford Avenue. The introduction will be followed by a walking tour of the area planned stops at development sites.
Sat, May 02Capitol TheatreTake a behind the scenes tour of one of Windsor's iconic landmarks and discover the magic of the Capitol Theatre!
Sat, May 02Downtown Windsor Community CollaborativeIt's a beautiful day in the downtown neighbourhood! Join us for a walk through Bruce Park Village discovering how neighbours are collaborating together to impact where they live.
Sat, May 02Art Windsor-EssexJoin Watershed Watchers for a discussion on the state of Windsor & Essex County's Natural Spaces: land use coverage, their threats, their benefits, local efforts, how residents can help.
Sat, May 02Outside of All Saints’ Anglican ChurchLed by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, this tour will explore some of the sites important to the Black community of Windsor in the heart of Windsor's traditional Black neighbourhood from the Underground Railroad forward.
Sat, May 02Art Windsor-EssexA panel discussion with Engage Windsor on activating members of the community. This discussion will explore social change, building strong organizing teams, and getting boots on the ground.
Sat, May 02Art Windsor-EssexThrough real examples and community stories, learn how WEST helps newcomers and job seekers find employment and build their futures in Windsor-Essex.
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