Are you are looking for something to do EVERY weekend this summer? Amherstburg has you covered! The streets are closed every weekend until Labour Day, and we will be dancing in the streets!
Open Air was recently awarded “Best Street Festival“ at the Best of Windsor Essex Awards, and “The Most Wonderful Event of the Year” at the Biz X Awards, so you do not want to miss out!
Night Markets on Fridays, musical guests Saturdays, free yoga in the park on Sundays, and much more.
Looking for a book about Amherstburg? River Bookshop has three amazing selections, and each one is on sale this weekend. Pick up a copy of Heritage Buildings of Amherstburg for $24.95, Great Small Towns of Ontario for only $25, and What Time Can't Touch now available for $19. Stop into the bookshop on your next trip down the strip and add all three to your collection.
It's Heritage week and Kara Folkeringa from the MARSH HISTORICAL COLLECTION will be joining us at River Bookshop for Story Time on Sunday at 11AM.
Stop into our Story Time tent in the streets out front of the bookshop, and get cozy on our colourful pillow-mats. We are taking you on a summer adventure back in time! See you Sunday!
Fort Malden Living History Festival returns this weekend. Watch as the past comes alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of history. Visit period encampments as re-enactors and volunteers recreate the lifestyles of several different time periods. Experience live cooking demonstrations, musical performances, featured talks, and historic weapon demonstrations that will blow you away!
Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 AM to 5PM, located at Fort Malden National Historic Site. Cost: Adults $10.75, Seniors $9.75, Youth 17 and under $5.75.
Friday Night Market sponsored by Libro Credit Union
The market of this week runs from 5PM to 9PM on Friday, August 2 in the downtown along Richmond St., Dalhousie St., and Murray St.
Entertainment
FRIDAY - Adam Butcher at 5PM on the downtown streets, followed by Mike & Hartt at 7PM on the downtown streets.
SUNDAY - Back 2 Back at 3PM at the King’s Navy Yard Park Gazebo, followed by Jackson Crawley at 4PM on the downtown streets.
More Activities!
- Docent Tours on Saturday and Sunday at 12PM starting next to the Gordon House
- Face painting & crafts on Saturday from 12PM to 3PM
- All Ages Chess Tournament on Saturday starting at 1PM on Dalhousie St.
- Yoga in King’s Navy Yard Park on Sunday at 10AM by the gazebo
- Art workshops with Gibson Gallery on Sunday at 12PM
- Large outdoor games all weekend long!
Join the Open Air Weekends chess tournament on Saturday, August 3, from 1PM to 5PM.
This outdoor, one-day, five-round tournament is available for all ages! Registration is required. Sign up or learn more by clicking here.
Thank you to The Richmond Popcorn Co. for supporting this year’s event!
Yoga in the Park
Unwind and rejuvenate with Yoga in the Park, returning this year for Open Air!
Join us on Sundays at 10AM in King’s Navy Yard Park next to the gazebo for FREE one-hour yoga classes led by experienced instructors including some from Balance Yoga.
No registration is required. Weather permitting.
Musicland is the place to be Fridays at 5:30PM. Bring your lawn chair and head downtown to the strip on Fridays to see what's rocking. Plus, take a walk around the block and check out the Night Market too.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you in the streets this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team