Cruise Day - July 12th, Noon to 5pm.
Get your Regisation Form. The classic car event has been growing in popularity. Over 900 cars & trucks from all over the country will be lining the streets of Essex. You're welcome to join in. Please bring a T-shirt for our Canadian Troops. The Essex BIA side walk sales run ALL DAY!! For more information call (519) 776-9811.

Fun Fest - July 10 - 13th
Visitors can enjoy all the fun and magic of the Essex Funfest, with carnival rides, youth talent contest, parade, food, art & craft booths, sports tournaments, live entertainment, bavarian gardens and fireworks. Enjoy the music & merriment throughout this four-day event.

Tiny Tot Trick or Treat Parade
October 31, 2008 - Five years and under - 1pm. Line up in front of the Town Hall. Police will cross children on Talbot Street. Children accompanied by an adult will trick or treat at the stores in downtown Essex. For further information call 519-776-9811.

Tree Lighting with Mayor!
November 28, 2008
Tree lighting with the Mayor, refreshment to follow at Town Hall. Please bring can goods for the Salvation Army Mrs. Claus will be there to greet the children.

Santa Claus Comes to Town!!
November 29th, 2008 - The Essex BIA Santa Claus Parade. Floats, bands and of course Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! 10 am downtown Essex. To enter call 519 -776-9811.

Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 13, 2008 - Essex United Church.

Other Events around Town

Take time to visit the more than 10 "Giant Murals" around town and our Train Station, which hosts a retail art and cultural centre. Both are truly representative of the town's historically unique past. Depending on the time of season you arrive, you may want to visit or participate in one of the following events.