Big crowds take in Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade

Posted Saturday, November 23, 2024

A large contingent of floats and bands travelled the route on a crisp fall evening, with Santa and Mrs. Claus bringing holiday cheer to the crowds on Sandwich, Richmond and Dalhousie streets for the finale.

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PHOTOS: Santas Fill The Streets of Amherstburg For Run & River Lights Tree Lighting

Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024

Amherstburg's annual Christmas light celebration, River Lights, kicked off Saturday evening along with the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s popular Super Santa run!

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Enbridge supporting Amherstburg’s Magic of River Lights opening night

Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Enbridge has donated to Amherstburg’s River Lights Opening Night as the annual display continues again this year.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Town of Amherstburg celebrated its main streets this summer

Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Open Air Weekends received My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase vibrancy in the Town of Amherstburg

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Virtual art tour on art society website

Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Opportunities now exist to further explore artwork in Amherstburg with people not having to leave their laptops or put down their phones.

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Uncommon Festival entertains Amherstburg

Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival returned last Friday through Sunday with residents and visitors coming out, many in costume, to enjoy Harry Potter, steampunk and more.

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PHOTOS: Amherstburg Uncommon Festival Returns

Posted Monday, September 23, 2024

Amherstburg Uncommon returned this weekend. The expanded festival has several new attractions, including hypnotist performances, a cash prize costume contest, a drone show, McAllister’s Butter Beer Hut, an awe-inspiring Sand Sculpture Art demonstration, free transit service and the science-focused WFCU Credit Union Wizard Academy

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Windsor-Essex’s first drone light show at the Uncommon Festival

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024

The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival is living up to its name with the addition of a drone light show — a first for Essex County. The annual outdoor event, where steampunk meets wizardry, featuring live performances, games, vendors and cosplay in downtown Amherstburg, is back this weekend with some new attractions.

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Free Amherstburg transit for Uncommon Festival

Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024

The Town of Amherstburg is offering free transit service to shepherd people to is Uncommon Festival. Beginning Friday, September 20 at 6 p.m. to the end of service day Sunday the Amherstburg transit line will be free for residents and visitors.

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Need a southwestern Ontario getaway? Your overnight stay options are growing in Windsor-Essex

Posted Thursday, September 12, 2024

In October, a six-suite boutique hotel is opening in Amherstburg — adding to similar places that have opened in recent years in spots like Kingsville, Lakeshore and Colchester.

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