Celebrate Windsor’s 134th Birthday!
The City of Windsor marks its 134th birthday/anniversary of incorporation this year, and everyone is invited to celebrate at a free community event packed with fun for the entire family.
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 350 City Hall Square West.
Mayor Drew Dilkens will bring greetings and join City Councillors to cut the ceremonial birthday cake.
Join the Celebration and Enjoy:
- Free birthday cupcakes and hot dogs (while supplies last)
- Entertainment from local musicians, performers and artists
- Recreation demonstrations
- Family-friendly games and activities
Visit our City of Windsor Birthday web page leading up to the event for updates on performances, activities and more!
Free Admission to the Chimczuk Museum and Art Windsor-Essex
In celebration of Windsor's birthday, Museum Windsor's Chimczuk Museum offers free admission on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Browse the permanent and temporary exhibitions and learning space, and visit the gift shop packed with locally made goods!
Art Windsor-Essex will also be offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make a Splash at Adventure Bay
Visit with Youcan at the party at City Hall Square and enter for a chance to win a family 4 pack to the water park! After the birthday celebration, head over to Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union for all the rides and slides you love!
401 Pitt Street West 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starlight Admission Pricing: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
- Atura Power, Tim Hortons, Zehrs Markets, AM800 and CTV.
Join us as we celebrate our incredible community!
“When we talk about Windsor’s long game, investing responsibly, and protecting our future, we’re also talking about a continued commitment to growth, sustainability, quality of life initiatives, and neighbourhood revitalization. The City’s annual birthday celebration provides an exciting opportunity to celebrate some of what makes our city so special, Strengthen the Core of downtown Windsor with another fun-filled community event, and enjoy City Hall Square — one of the city’s greatest assets of public space in the heart of the community — together. In just one year, City Hall Square has become a place to showcase Windsor’s talent, celebrate its stories, and shape its future, with the renewal of the space having significant positive impacts on economic development, revitalization, tourism and hospitality, place-making, community groups and giving, and more. I look forward to seeing everyone out to celebrate our city, our community, and our home once again!”
- Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens