Amherstburg Open Air Weekends

May 30 to August 31, 2025
Friday at 3pm to Sunday at 8pm

 

Open Air Weekends

Get ready for fun: Amherstburg Open Air Weekends return in 2025!

Recently awarded “Best Street Festival“ at the Best of Windsor Essex Awards, and “The Most Wonderful Event of the Year” by the Biz X Awards, the 14 weekend event is back, and it’s bigger than ever.

Find everything you need in our Open Air streets from craft beer, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, frozen yogurt, gelato, baked goods to ice cream, satisfy your long awaited craving for delicious drinks and desserts from your favorite Amherstburg eateries. Shop Amherstburg’s amazing local businesses for clothes, accessories, home decor, jewelry, shoes, candles, classic and new author books and more!

This year, we’re introducing themed weekends to spice things up! Whether you’re a foodie, art enthusiast, or music lover, there’s something for everyone.

Night Markets return on Fridays offering a wonderful atmosphere where you can shop downtown while enjoying live music and delicious food. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new treasures and support local artisans, vendors and businesses!

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, Open Air Weekends are a must-attend event for all ages.

Stay tuned for full 2025 event information coming soon!

 

 

Amherstburg Open Air - Dalhousie Street

People eating at tables outside in the street
Docent tour guide

Guided Historic Tours in King's Navy Yard Park

This summer during Open Air, learn more about Amherstburg’s rich history with our engaging docent tours.

Every Saturday and Sunday, join us for an immersive tour through the town’s fascinating past. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides that will take you through King’s Navy Yard Park to visit landmarks and learn about Amherstburg’s role in our regions heritage.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of these informative tours.

No registration is required. Tours may be cancelled during inclement weather.

Group doing yoga on the park

Yoga in the Park

Unwind and rejuvenate with Yoga in the Park, returning this year at 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.

Plan Your Visit

There are many ways to enjoy Open Air. Whether you are riding your bike, driving your electric or gas vehicle or need accessible parking we have got you covered.

Areas of our downtown streets (Richmond St., Dalhousie St., and Murray St.) will be closed starting at 3pm on Fridays, and re-opening at 8pm on Sunday.

Check out our local area parking map to find the best spots to park during the event. Click the link here!

Stay up to date with our weekend event schedules.

Learn More

Bicycle and flowers outside of Downtown Espresso
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    A dad holding his kid looking at a big bubble

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    open air

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    Friends gather on the sidewalk next to a street market.

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    Two boys playing a game of large-scale chess.

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    People eating outside

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    Bag piper parade through the street

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    Friends sit at a park bench next to a historic cannon.

  • <p>People eating at tables outside in the street</p>

    People eating at tables outside in the street

  • <p>A family play life-sized Jenga in the street</p>

    A family play life-sized Jenga in the street

  • <p>Two friends sit on a park bench and talk with milkshakes in hand.</p>

    Two friends sit on a park bench and talk with milkshakes in hand.

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    Cornhole board with Amherstburg Logo

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    Group doing yoga on the park