Haunted houses are popping up all over Windsor-Essex, including an award-winning display on St. Mary’s Boulevard. The St. Mary’s Cemetery display at 1015 St. Mary’s Blvd won the Best Yard Haunt 2025 and have added some new items this year. What’s Up YQG this week features details of the haunt and other local events in Windsor-Essex from Oct. 8-11: 2026 Windsor-Essex Yard Haunt Map October 1st to 31st Scarehouse, CTV News Windsor and AM800 News are working together to help showcase the best Halloween displays in the region. One yard wins $1,000 for the Best Yard Haunt 2026. Open to eligible yard haunts across Windsor–Essex. Entries remain open until the winner announcement. The winner will be selected from eligible registered entries and announced one week before Halloween. Enter your display here. Scarehouse Windsor Haunted Experiences Friday September 11 to Saturday October 31 Scarehouse Windsor is back for another season, and it’s more haunting than ever! Encore Productions Presents: Whisky, Water and Wild Times Thursday October 8 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Step back into the Roaring Twenties, when Prohibition transformed the Detroit River into one of the busiest smuggling routes of the era. Kingsville Sip & Savour Speak Easy Thursday October 8 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Step back into the 1920s for an evening of secret sips, great bites, and good company in downtown Kingsville Autumn in the Vineyard Thursday October 8 6:30 pm Join us for a cozy autumn evening of wine, food, and a little creativity. Whiskey Myers Hits The Colosseum Stage with Special Guest The Ransom Brothers Thursday October 8 7:00 pm Southern rockers Whiskey Myers are teaming up with The Ransom Brothers for a can’t-miss stop on The Colosseum stage! The Pet by Shane Devon Nelson Thursday October 8 to Saturday October 10 Experience a brand new work of psychological horror this spooky season with ‘The Pet’ by Shane Devon Nelson, only at The Shadowbox Theatre! Spooky Jane’s Walk October 9th, 10th, 17th,23rd,24th The annual fundraiser Spooky Jane’s Walk returns in October with candlelit tours, historic cemeteries, true terrible tales, and eerie neighbourhood events in Kingsville, Windsor, and Amherstburg. Windsor Lancers Soccer Friday October 9 Catch the Windsor Lancers in action as they take on Algoma at Alumni Stadium. Heimat Oktoberfest Friday October 9 to Saturday October 10 Experience Oktoberfest at Heimat Stroll The Street Friday October 9 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thanksgiving Stroll the Street: Celebrate the season of gratitude with festive fall activities and local delights Windsor Lancers Hockey Friday October 9 7:30 pm Catch the Windsor Lancers in action as they take on Lakehead at Adie Knox Herman Arena. Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon and Splush Friday October 9 8:00 pm Join the legendary Deke Sharon, ‘Father of Contemporary A Cappella’, and the Music Director for the three blockbuster ‘Pitch Perfect’ films, in a sing a song from the famous movie franchise! Dear Evan Hansen – Arts Collective Theatre Friday October 9 to Saturday October 10 Arts Collective Theatre is proud to present Dear Evan Hansen, a contemporary musical about connection, honesty, and what happens when one small moment changes everything. Next Stop Comedy at The Lion’s Head Tavern! Friday October 98:00 pm to 9:30 pm Next Stop! – A Comedy Show Near You! Join us at The Lion’s Head Tavern for a brand new line-up of comedians every time! Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. Dark Sky Nights – Point Pelee National Park Saturday October 10 Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park. Lakeside Market Saturday October 10 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Don’t miss the Lakeside Market! Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market Saturday October 10 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market. LaSalle Autumn Market Saturday October 10 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Celebrate Fall with a market made for cozy days, local finds, and seasonal flavours. Museum Windsor Presents: Sandwich Town Walking Tour Saturday October 101:00 pm to 3:00 pm Join museum staff for a tour that explores the long, rich history of Sandwich Town and how it continues to be a cultural hub. Ready, Set, CHEER! Marathon Posters Saturday October 10 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join us in the Education Studio for a poster and sign-making workshop to cheer on the runners of the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 18! We’ll have all the supplies you need to create bold, colorful, and motivating messages. Windsor Essex County’s 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival Saturday October 10 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Join us in Windsor Essex County for the 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival 2026—fun, flowers, and festivity! A Charlie Brown Double Feature Movie Night! Saturday October 10th 7:30pm to 8:30pmIt’s the Great Pumpking Charlie BrownA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving/ Chrysler Theatre | 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor Oshawa Generals V.S. Windsor Spitfires – Star Wars Night Saturday October 10 7:05 pm A galaxy of excitement awaits! Head on out to the WFCU Centre, for an exciting OHL Matchup as the Spitfires matchup against one of their rivals the Oshawa Generals! Hannah Osborne LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan Saturday October 10 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Hannah Osborne live at the Tipsy Toucan! Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon and Splush Friday October 9 8:00 pm Join the legendary Deke Sharon, ‘Father of Contemporary A Cappella’, and the Music Director for the three blockbuster ‘Pitch Perfect’ films, in a sing a song from the famous movie franchise! Dear Evan Hansen – Arts Collective Theatre Friday October 9 to Saturday October 10 Arts Collective Theatre is proud to present Dear Evan Hansen, a contemporary musical about connection, honesty, and what happens when one small moment changes everything. Next Stop Comedy at The Lion’s Head Tavern! Friday October 9 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Next Stop! – A Comedy Show Near You! Join us at The Lion’s Head Tavern for a brand new line-up of comedians every time! Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. Dark Sky Nights – Point Pelee National Park Saturday October 10 Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park. Lakeside Market Saturday October 10 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Don’t miss the Lakeside Market! Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market Saturday October 10 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market. LaSalle Autumn Market Saturday October 10 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Celebrate Fall with a market made for cozy days, local finds, and seasonal flavours. Museum Windsor Presents: Sandwich Town Walking Tour Saturday October 101:00 pm to 3:00 pm Join museum staff for a tour that explores the long, rich history of Sandwich Town and how it continues to be a cultural hub. Ready, Set, CHEER! Marathon Posters Saturday October 10 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join us in the Education Studio for a poster and sign-making workshop to cheer on the runners of the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 18! We’ll have all the supplies you need to create bold, colorful, and motivating messages. Windsor Essex County’s 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival Saturday October 10 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Join us in Windsor Essex County for the 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival 2026—fun, flowers, and festivity! Oshawa Generals V.S. Windsor Spitfires – Star Wars Night Saturday October 10 7:05 pm A galaxy of excitement awaits! Head on out to the WFCU Centre, for an exciting OHL Matchup as the Spitfires matchup against one of their rivals the Oshawa Generals! Hannah Osborne LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan Saturday October 10 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Hannah Osborne live at the Tipsy Toucan!
