The Town of Essex is back with the first outdoor movie night of the year on Saturday, July 20 in Essex Centre starting at 6pm.

Kids and their families can enjoy Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, plus a few fun features at Essex Heritage Gardens (rain location: Essex Centre Sports Complex).

The first event, hosted in partnership with the Essex Firemen’s Association, will feature fire truck tours and important fire safety tips.

“This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages,” explained Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture. “Not only can kids get up close and personal with our local firefighters, they can also kick back and enjoy a great movie.”

The event will also feature free popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket and lawn chairs. The fire truck will arrive at 6pm, with the movie beginning at dusk.

A second outdoor movie night will be hosted on Saturday, August 17 at Colchester Park (rain location: Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre). Kids and their families can enjoy How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World starting at dusk. Free popcorn also included.

For more information, please contact 519-776-8992.

 July 27-28, 11am-5pm Daily.

It's a Birthday Bash! Don’t miss the “10th” year of showcasing the Lake Erie Shoreline between Malden Centre and Kingsville, full of unique businesses and beautiful outdoor areas. Whether it's a meal to start the day, a midday lunch, dinner or a stop at one of the many crafters or wineries, you won't be sorry! The Town of Essex is hosting an exciting Family Day event in Colchester Village on Saturday, and cupcakes and fun games will be plentiful along the route all weekend. We support our local food bank, so please bring a canned good for the Harrow Food Bank, then explore all we have to offer on historic County Road 50.

With your passport in hand, follow the map and get the passport stamped at every stop. After 5 stamps, deposit it in one of the draw boxes and pick up a new passport. Every entry qualifies you to possibly win one of many door prizes. For more info, visit www.exploretheshore.ca.

A big thank you to the sponsors who make this annual weekend event possible –

Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce; Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island; Windsor's Country 95.9/92.7; MIX 96.7; the Town of Essex; and

WindsoriteDOTcaNEWS.

For more information, visit www.exploretheshore.ca or call 519-738-3264.

Join the Heritage House Museum and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for the 2019 season of Smiths Falls Movies Under the Stars. This event is located by the water tower at Centennial Park and occurs on Thursdays in July and August. Pre-show activities and the concession stand start at 7:00 pm with the movie coming on at dusk.