Remembrance Day Parade & Ceremony: November 11

• Join the Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 for a solemn celebration of Remembrance Day on November 11
• Parade from the Legion will step off at 10:30am and march towards the Cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park .
• Lest We Forget

Gingerbread House Contest: November 13

• Join our Annual Gingerbread House Contest. Unleash your creativity and build a festive masterpiece for a chance to win exciting prizes in different categories. Open to all ages, it’s a fun way to celebrate the season!
• Drop off is between 3-6pm at the Warming House (50 North Street)
• Click here to learn more.

River Lights Opening Night: November 15

• River Lights Opening Night is a great opportunity to see dazzling light displays, festive music, and interactive activities, creating a magical experience for families to kick off the holiday season!
• The evening begins with the Super Santa 5K Run/Walk/Wheel at 5:00pm, continuing into the traditional tree lighting ceremony at 6:00pm, fireworks at 6:20pm and live music from Sisters of Choice at 6:45pm
• Free hot chocolate, cookies & more!
• Click here to learn more.

Super Santa Run/Walk/Wheel: November 15

• The Super Santa Walk/Run/Wheel returns this year on River Lights Opening Night. Walk, run or wheel a 5K race in Downtown Amherstburg dressed like Santa!
• Come cheer on the Santas starting at 5:00pm on Saturday.
• Click here to learn more

Walker Gingerbread Warming House: Opens November 15

• On weekend nights from 5:30pm-8:30pm from November 15th to December 21st, the festive holiday atmosphere of the Gingerbread Warming House in Toddy Jones Park will be waiting for you.
• Free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons, children’s crafts, gingerbread houses from the gingerbread house contest, and holiday story time at 6pm on Sundays with Santa Claus! Sponsored by Walker Aggregates.
• Click here to learn more

Must See Historic Attractions!

Amherstburg Freedom Museum

• HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm and Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
• Visit their website for more information here

Commissariat Office

• CLOSED for the season

Fort Malden National Historic Site

• CLOSED for the season
• 2025 HOURS:
  • May 17 – June 29 hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • July 1 – August 31 hours: Daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • September 3 – October 12 hours: Wednesday to Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Visit their website for more information here

Gibson Gallery

• HOURS: Thursday to Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
• Visit their website for more information here

The Gordon House – Visitor Information

• HOURS: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm

The Marsh Collection

• HOURS: Tuesday – Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
• Visit their website for more information here

Park House Museum

• HOURS: Wednesday – Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Visit their website for more information here

Amherstburg’s local art scene thrives with vibrant installations, showcasing works from talented local artists. From public art installations to studio tours, creativity flourishes year-round in this charming town. Come check it out!

ART AMHERSTBURG: The Art Amherstburg Society offers self-guided art tours that showcase the murals, sculptures and public art installations all throughout town. Click the four links below to get started with each interactive tour!

• Art Alley
• Look Again! Outside: Amherstburg
• Local Business Artworks
• Structural Art

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GIBSON GALLERY: The Gibson Gallery, located at 140 Richmond St. in the former Michigan Central Railroad Station. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

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The Fort Fun Center

• Stay up to date on the Fort’s events and activities taking place weekly! Right now, enjoy half-price bowling on Wednesdays.
• Open Jam on Sundays at 6:00pm – bring your instrument or use theirs!
• Click here to learn more.

Wolfhead Distillery

• Distillery tours are offered on Saturdays only at 1pm and 3pm. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and include tastings of 5 of their top-selling spirits!
• Cost is $20 plus tax per person for drinkers. Non-drinkers are $10 plus tax.
• Click here to book online, or call 519-726-1111.

The O at Hotel STRY

• Join the O for weekend events, live music, yard parties & more
• Their Murray Street Murders series dinner experience will run 6 times this year.
• Click here to stay up to date on what’s happening at The O!

Check back next week for more updates!