The Salvation Army will host its annual Christmas dinner at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 12. More than one hundred volunteers will serve the traditional turkey dinner at 6 p.m.

“This event is part of the tradition and fabric of Christmas in Windsor,” says Paul Rideout, executive director of Windsor Centre of Hope. “People living in isolation or low-income families are welcome to come out and enjoy a wonderful meal, beautiful music and fellowship.”  

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope expects to serve about 700 people.

“We want those individuals who may be isolated, or without family to come experience Christmas with us,” says Shannon Wise, public relations representative for The Salvation Army. “The Salvation Army will be your family for the night.”

The Salvation Army has hosted the annual Christmas dinner for over 20 years in Windsor.

Listen to Old Fort Erie’s ghost stories and the traditions of Halloween during this popular event. At the end of the tour watch the Burning of Guy Fawkes, a visitor favourite! Tour times available are 7:30, 7:45 and 8:00 p.m. with Guy Fawkes burning at 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Regular admission.

Call 905-871-0540 or register online at www.oldforterie.com.

A murder has taken place at Old Fort Erie and the inspector needs help to catch the culprit. Interview the suspects to help solve the crime for a chance to win a prize! Starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. No reservations required.

Come cheer on Old Fort Erie’s soldiers as they compete in drill competitions, speed loading demonstrations and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission.

Canada’s largest annual re-enactment at Canada’s bloodiest battlefield Old Fort Erie. This weekend long event features battle re-enactments, demonstrations, historic merchants and more. Not one to be missed.

Haunting tales echo off the walls of the old stone fort. Old Fort Erie is Canada's bloodiest battlefield, so what better place to experience a chilling ghost tour? Tours start at 9 p.m. in the Welcome Centre with doors opening at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $7.50, no reservations required.

The American Revolution comes to life at Old Fort Erie with a living history event. This weekend long event features British and American units from the American Revolution as they participate in battle re-enactments and living history demonstrations. 

In the Spring of 2019, Old Fort Erie will be presenting a series of four speakers and a re-enactment focused on the 18th Century history of Old Fort Erie. The 1764 fort and the growing community around the military post is the first English settlement in Ontario. The authors will discuss the soldiers, settlers and Indigenous people in the area between 1764 and 1800.

All talks start at 7 p.m. $10 per person per event or a $26.30 season’s pass for all Fort events. Reserve your spot online at www.oldforterie.com.

Test your knowledge of general trivia topics from history and geography to famous movies and music. Prizes for the top two teams. Limited snack bar menu during this specially licenced event. Sign up as a team (maximum 8 per team) or individually. Starts at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Call 905-871-0540 or email us at oldforterie@niagaraparks.com for more information and to sign up.