Events Calendar
Please note: The events listed on this site are limited to those which are either hosted or sponsored in some way by the City of Kingston.
For a broader calendar of community events, visit the Kingston Economic Development Corporation's Tourism Event Calendar.
You can also find stuff to do in Kingston through the links off our visitors page.January 2012
Jan. 27, to
Feb. 12
Artignite
Gallery exhibits, music, dance, film, crafts, speakers, readings, storytelling, theatrical performances and even a glass paperweight workshop are all part of the artignite event line-up. Light up your winter: plan to attend some of the enriching happenings planned during this downtown arts marathon — many of which are FREE.
Locations & Times: www.cityofkingston.ca/artignite
February 2012
Feb. 2 to 5
Febfest
Experience skating with the Kingston Frontenacs, watch sledge hockey or take in the FREE live music (Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Springer Market Square. Plan to see the Frontenacs in action, attend the Carr-Harris Cup or take in George Canyon at the K-Rock Centre. Check out the goings-on at Febfest — and elsewhere in Kingston — at http://febfestkingston.com.
Enjoy free Public Skating [PDF 21KB] during Febfest in Springer Market Square. And a Beavertail afterwards!
Location: Various
Feb. 12, 19, & 26
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
Come enjoy the smell of spring at the City's Greenhouse, open Sunday afternoons until March 11.
Location: 111 Norman Rogers Dr. (across from Centennial Public School).
March 2012
Mar. 4 & 11
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
Come enjoy the smell of spring at the City's Greenhouse, open Sunday afternoons until March 11.
Location: 111 Norman Rogers Dr. (across from Centennial Public School).
Mar. 20
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
International St. Lawrence River Board of Control - Bi-annual Public Meeting
The Public Teleconference will discuss the regulation of outflows and water levels in the Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River System. The Board oversees the management of Lake Ontario outflows through the Moses-Saunders Dam at Cornwall, Ontario. The purpose of the event is twofold: the Board will provide information on the water levels and flows of Lake and St. Lawrence River that are expected this spring. The Board will also invite comments and questions from residents throughout the basin on how the current water levels and flows are affecting them.
You can access meeting materials from the Board's website.
Teleconference to the meeting from Kingston by calling 1-877-413-4814, Access Code: 2053751 (French line Access Code: 4170156). Dial in by 6:50 p.m. and mention "St. Lawrence River Control Board" to the operator.
Webinar: instructions for accessing a webinar of the meeting are available on the Board's website.
Location: Teleconference to the meeting from Kingston (see above instructions) or attend at: Beaconsfield Yacht Club, 26 Lakeshore Rd., Beaconsfield, Quebec
Mar. 31
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Leisure Showcase
Discover something you'll love to do this spring and summer at the Leisure Showcase! Come out and let our community organizations show you how to get fit, have fun, stay active, learn a new sport, take art lessons, you name it! Registrations, demonstrations, free admission. It's worth the trip. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Location: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St.
April 2012
April 21
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) at 196 Lappan's Lane will be holding tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come see what happens to the materials you put in your Grey and Blue Boxes! Don't forget to bring your household hazardous waste items with you to drop off. Visit www.cityofkingston.ca/hhw for more information about household hazardous waste.
Location: 196 Lappan's Lane
July 2012
July 21
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) at 196 Lappan's Lane will be holding tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come see what happens to the materials you put in your Grey and Blue Boxes! Don't forget to bring your household hazardous waste items with you to drop off. Visit www.cityofkingston.ca/hhw for more information about household hazardous waste.
Location: 196 Lappan's Lane
October 2012
October 20
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) at 196 Lappan's Lane will be holding tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come see what happens to the materials you put in your Grey and Blue Boxes! Don't forget to bring your household hazardous waste items with you to drop off. Visit www.cityofkingston.ca/hhw for more information about household hazardous waste.
Location: 196 Lappan's Lane
