Things to do in Windsor this April
April in Windsor may seem like a snooze fest to some, but it doesn’t have to be. Springtime is a special time of the year signaling a time of renewal, growth, and joy! As exam season wraps up across the campus, it's time to make room for some post exam plans right here in Windsor. Check out these events and activities to take a break from exams and recharge. Whether you're on a budget or not, there is something on this list for everyone.
Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market
Downtown Windsor farmers’ market as displayed on WindsorEats website.
The start of the Downtown Windsor’s Farmers Market season is a merry time in the city. The market brings the city together like no other. This year is no different. The season starts March 28th and will run until October 31st, taking place every Saturday from 9a.m to 2p.m. The market showcases food and craft vendors, art exhibits, entertainment and of course farm fresh fruit vegetables and produce. Take a stroll through Pelissier Street and enjoy the charmingly wholesome gathering and stop by for cozy drinks at Cafe March 21.
The cost to enter the event is free, and individuals' budgets may vary depending on personal needs and wants.
Willistead Park
Willistead Park as displayed on the City of Windsor’s website.
Fresh air, stunning views, Willistead Park is sure to revitalize your energy after a busy exam season. The park surrounds Willistead Manor, a charming historic mansion originally, the home of Edward Chandler Walker and his wife Mary. The park offers a clean, open space for visitors to enjoy. Whether you decide to sit under a tree, take a stroll or have a picnic at the park, there is something for everyone here.
The Manor will be open for public tours in July and December, while the park remains open all year.
Cost: $6.75 for adults, $5.75 for students and seniors, $3.25 for children 12 and under. While the park is free and open all year round.
Matilda the Musical at Chrysler Theatre
Poster for Matilda the Musical as dispayed on the Chrysler Theatre’s website.
Every year in December and April, the St. Clair College Music Theatre program presents the stage production they have been working, and this year's spring show is Matilda. Escape the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy this fantastic show, featuring catchy tunes that are sure to stay stuck in your head long after the curtain closes.
The show will run from April 10th to April 12. Tickets are available for purchase from the Chrysler Theatre website. Tickets cost (excluding applicable taxes), $20 for students/youth, and $30 for adults.
Art Windsor-Essex
Jude Abu Zaineh
لو يذكر الزيتون غارسهُ، لصار الزيت دمعاً
If the Olive Trees knew the hands that planted them…Their Oil would become Tears
2022, Vinyl collage (after Mahmoud Darwish)
Art Windsor Essex or AWE for short, offers visitors plenty of activities to do. From art exhibitions, and workshops, to events like AWE at Night, students can experience plenty of opportunities to relax, recharge, and meet new friends after a busy exam season.
The AWE is offering a new sewing basics workshop with Educator Kirstie Montague. The workshop requires no prior sewing experience and is a great way to learn a new hobby. Moreover, the AWE at Night is back on Thursday, April 16th, from 5p.m to 9p.m. Join the AWE for a night of creative activities, meaningful community conversation, guided tours and great energy! In the past, visitors created their own activist posters with AWE’s very own Emerging Artist-in-Residenece, Michaels Khalil.
The event costs $20 for non-members and is free for current AWE members. An annual AWE membership costs $30. The AWE also offers free memberships for anyone under 25 from Windsor-Essex.
April in Windsor is always a magical time, especially with the right itinerary in hand. From the Downtown Farmers Market to the workshops at the AWE, there is something for everyone to enjoy this April in Windsor. Students can enjoy all the great things this city has to offer and recharge.
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