Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Events Schedule and Visitor Information

Jerry’s Friends Day is open to the public.  There is no entrance fee.  Money is being raised for charities that were important to Jerry, so bring your loonies and toonies and help support the great work being done in Windsor and Essex County!
We invite you to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the fireworks at approximately 9 pm.  


IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT.  NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE STADIUM.
Event volunteers reserve the right to check any large bags or picnic baskets.

Thank you to the University of Windsor for providing this wonderful facility, and to the Campus Security, for helping us to manage activity throughout the day.  Please take the time to visit the sponsors page to read the list of sponsors and organizations that have made Jerry’s Friend’s Day possible.

Parking


Using Transit Windsor?


Passport to Fun
  • Entrance is at the stadium ticket gate on College Ave. where each person over the age of 2 will receive one passport.  
  • The passport entitles you to one free item or selected activity while supplies or quantities last. Not all activities require the passport. 
  • Passports are not available in advance of the event.

EVENTS


Activities run from 5 pm to 8 pm. 
Specific times listed are approximate and subject to change.

Jerry’s Memory Lap
Purchase a running bib with your donation and join us at track side, under the balloon arch, as we walk/run one lap in memory of Jerry.  All donations from Jerry’s Memory Lap will go directly to our charity tally.
Fish Pond – Passport activity for 2 – 4 year olds.  (No live fish are involved)
Face Painting & Sport Tattoos – Passport activity for all kids.
Amy's Kids Corner – Passport activity for all kids. A variety of crafts, including feather painting.
Zoo2You Petting Zoo – Open to all!!!
Race the Track – Mini-track event for ages 6 – 10, and 10 – 14. Hosted by the University of Windsor Athletics Club (stay tuned for details)
Shoot the NetTest the speed of your shot. Hosted by Knobby's Kids. Passport activity for all kids. Mini-scrimmage hockey games.  Sticks provided.
Windsor Fire Department – if it’s too hot outside, visit the fire truck and cool down under the fire hose.
The Vulnerable Patient Program - For adults, visit a display to learn all about the special services offered to vulnerable seniors living at home.  For kids, colouring sheets are on hand. Hosted by: EMS & the William E. Macri 4th Watch.
Fitness Breaks – Keep your eye on the stage to participate in short fitness breaks.

*** The Windsor Hospice Wellness Band will serenade everyone from 8 – 9 P.M. ***

50/50 draw – Keep your eye open for 50/50 ticket sellers.  Draw will be held at approx. 8:30 pm.

And be sure not to miss our
Fireworks by K & H!!!



FOOD

We are planning for a very large crowd, however we can only offer items while our quantities last.

Hot dogs and sausages – Your passport entitles you either one hot dog (from Brenners) OR one sausage (from Schinkels). Additional hot dogs or sausages can be purchased for $2 each. While quantities last!

Popcorn – Passport entitles you to one bag of popcorn while quantities last.

Cotton Candy – Passport entitles you to one cotton candy while quantities last.

Water bottles – Passport entitles you to one water bottle while supplies last. Beverages – Culligan Water has donated water stations for this event. We are not offering any other beverage unless sold by a food vendor.

PLEASE NOTE:
We are working to secure additional food vendors that will be cash only. 


Stay tuned for updates! 


We will continue to update this page as new activities are added.

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