Events Calendar (Previous Events)
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2010 EVENTS ARCHIVE |
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January 11 |
Sir John A. Macdonald's Birthday |
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Join the annual hometown celebration of birthday of Canada's first Prime Minister at noon at the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park and then head to Bellevue House for a reception and slice of birthday cake. Call 613-546-4291 ext. 1143 for more information. |
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Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald at King and West Streets (City Park) and Bellevue House, 35 Centre St. |
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January 22, 23, 24 |
Kingston 2010 ParaSport Ontario Winter Games |
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Kingston hosts the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games from Friday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 24 — and everyone is welcome to come out to cheer on competitors — all the events are free. More than 250 of Ontario's top para-athletes will compete in their respective sports, and, along with their families, coaches, support staff, officials and volunteers, will come together to celebrate their athleticism at two evening ceremonies:
See more details on the Kingston 2010 ParaSport Ontario Winter Games or call 613-384-0415. |
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Calabogie Peaks Resort, INVISTA Centre (Rona Rink), Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, Royal Kingston Curling Club and the K-Rock Centre. |
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January 23 |
Free Winter Carnival |
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Come and enjoy the free BBQ (thanks to Kingston Lakeshore West Lions Club), White's Farms wagon rides, crafts, balloons, storytelling by Gerry Mitchell and indoor and outdoor activities at this free Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation/Community Response to Neighbourhood Concerns event. For more information call Stephanie, 613-542-2949, ext. 169. |
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Robert Meek Public School, 559 Bagot St. (Boys & Girls Club) |
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12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
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February 1 - 7 |
FebFest |
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The sixth annual Feb Fest features figure skating demonstrations:
For more information about this Downtown Kingston event go to www.febfestkingston.com or call 1-866-251-4688. Plan to get there by bus: www.cityofkingston.ca/tripplanner. |
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Springer Market Square, behind City Hall at 216 Ontario St. |
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2009 EVENTS ARCHIVE |
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Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 8 |
Feb Fest |
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Feb Fest has become Kingston's premier winter event. The event draws over 30,000 people to downtown and to the event's primary location, the newly renovated Springer Market Square, located behind Kingston's City Hall. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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Sat., March 21 |
Olympic Torch Comes To Kingston |
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The Sogo Carry the Flame Tour, co-sponsored by the City, is bringing the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch to the K-Rock Centre at 4 Barrack St. this Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Location: K-Rock Centre, 4 Barrack St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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Mon., March 23 |
Olympic Torch Returns To Kingston |
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The Sogo Carry the Flame Tour, co-sponsored by the City, is bringing the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch to the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiner's Rd., on Monday, March 23, at 8:30 a.m. There will also be free skating from 9 to 11 a.m. |
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Location: INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiner's Rd. |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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March 26 |
Recreation & Leisure Services Spring/Summer Leisure Magazine |
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Recreation & Leisure Services Spring/Summer Leisure Magazine arrives at your door in Kingston This Week. |
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Location: N/A |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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March 28 |
Earth Hour |
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Turn off your lights for an hour starting at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 to show your support for action on climate change. Visit the official Earth Hour site, www.earthhour.org, and see how a number of small acts add up to big change. |
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April 3 |
Dance Battle for P.R.O. Kids |
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Four Queen's dance clubs will square off to raise funds for P.R.O. Kids at 1:30 p.m. on April 3. Each crew will perform their best choreographed set, an unknown track, one minute choreography, and a freestyle statement. Come out and support the teams and P.R.O. Kids. |
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Location: Outside the John Deutsch Centre, Queen's University Campus, Union St. and University Ave. |
Tel: 613-546- 4291 ext. 1704 |
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April 3 & 4 |
Recreation & Leisure Showcase |
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Discover something you'll love to do this spring and summer. Let over 80 community organizations show you how to get fit, have fun, stay active, learn a new sport, take art lessons, and more. Registrations, demonstrations, free admission. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Leisure Showcase hours are Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Location: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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April 19 |
11th Annual Mayor's Walk for Volunteerism |
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The Mayor's Walk celebrates volunteers and supports Volunteer and Information Kingston, and allows groups to fundraise for their own organizations at the same time. Visit the Volunteer and Information Kingston Web site for details, www.volunteerkingston.ca. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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April 19 |
GreenUp! Festival |
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This celebration of earth-friendly living is set for 11 a.m.. to 5 p.m. at the K-Rock Centre at 1 Barrack St. The day will include exhibitors; keynote speakers; workshops and kids' stuff. Visit the City's booth on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and tell us what "sustainability" means to you. |
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Location: K-Rock Centre |
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April 24 |
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Join the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, presenting sponsor Tim Hortons and partners to help clean up our community! Stop by any Tim Horton's in Kingston on Pitch In Day only, the 24th to pick up your pitch in bag from 7a.m. to 9 a.m. while supplies last. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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May 1-9 |
CubaFest Kingston |
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A celebration of Cuban culture. Visit the official CubaFest Kingston web site, http://cubafestkingston.ca, for more information. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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May 9 |
Rolling On the Runway |
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When residents go to this year's Rolling On the Runway event at Kingston Airport, they may notice a number of improvements. Recent renovations to the terminal building are now complete and are being shown off at a Kingston Airport Open House scheduled to coincide with the popular KFL&A Public Health-sponsored event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. |
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Location: Kingston Airport |
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May 23 |
National Public Works Week Open House |
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Check out the view from the driver's seat of a snow plow, street sweeper or city bus during the National Public Works Week Open House from 10-1 p.m. on May 23. |
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Location: 710 Division St. |
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May 27 |
Snowbirds To Fly over Kingston *Cancelled* |
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Celebrating 100 years of powered flight in Canada! The Snowbirds will perform in Kingston on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. For the fourth year in a row, the Air Demonstration Squadron precision aerobatic — the Snowbirds — will soar over Kingston's waterfront during a special show. Visit the official Snowbirds website, www.snowbirds.dnd.ca, for more information. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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May 30 |
Kingston Firefighters Combat Challenge Team Car Wash |
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The Kingston Firefighters Combat Challenge Team will be raising funds with a car wash May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kingston Centre parking lot. Learn more about the Kingston Firefighters Combat Challenge. |
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Location: Kingston Centre parking lot |
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May 30 |
10th Annual Kid's Perch Derby |
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Take your kids to the 10th Annual Kid's Perch Derby. Saturday May 30, from 10-2 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. This annual event promotes and contributes to positive recreational experiences by providing children 12 and under with the opportunity to participate in a free fishing event along with fun activities and social interaction. For more information contact tlaprade@cityofkingston.ca. |
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Location: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour |
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June 1-7 |
Cycling Week 2009 |
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Cycling Week includes a wide range of events for cyclists, including roll-in breakfasts for commuter cyclists, community bike rides, safe cycling clinics and a city-wide bicycle scavenger hunt to wrap things up on the Sunday. |
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Location: Various locations |
Tel: 613-453-0440 |
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June 6 |
The High School Challenge — "Together WEEE Can!" |
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The Scott Environmental Group in partnership with the City of Kingston and the Kingston area high schools announces a Green fundraising initiative The High School Challenge — "Together WEEE Can!" Drop off your electronic waste for FREE. In doing so you can support a local high school. The event is being held Saturday, June 6, at the INVISTA Centre from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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Location: INVISTA Centre |
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June 7 |
Beat Beethoven Run |
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Visit the Beat Beethoven Run website for details, www.beatbeethovenkingston.com. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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June 12 - 14 |
TommFest Music Festival |
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Details to come. |
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Location: Lake Ontario Park |
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June 13 |
Kingston Dragon Boat Festival |
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A fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club. Join in the fun as a team member or just watch the fun from the shoreline. Visit www.dragonboats.org for details. |
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Location: Emma Martin Park |
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June 15 |
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History comes alive in Springer Market Square. Visit the trades people, soldiers, and women of the first capital era, and see what life was like when Kingston was the First Capital of Canada. There are wagon rides and live entertainment. School groups are welcome. Free admission. Email ljensen@cityofkingston.ca to book your school group wagon rides. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1706 |
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June 18 & 19 |
Gifts for a Culture of Peace Program |
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The Official Opening/celebration of Gifts for a Culture of Peace takes place 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall. The June 19 program focuses on promoting a culture of peace and takes place at Queen's University's Faculty of Education. Gifts for a Culture of Peace 2009 offers an opportunity to celebrate, share, value and present gifts which promote a culture of peace. Canadians can contribute by responding to the Call for Gifts which is available on the web site: www.presents2009.ca |
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Location: City Hall / Queen's University, Duncan McArthur Hall (at Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard and Union Street) |
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June 20 |
Teddy Bear Picnic |
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Take your kids and their teddy bears for a full day of fun in Lake Ontario Park in support of the Sunnyside Children's Foundation. |
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Location: Lake Ontario Park |
Tel: 613-546-9696 |
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June 20 |
Doors Open Kingston |
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Visit a variety of sites throughout the City of Kingston as they open their doors to the public to showcase amazing architecture and design, historical collections and a glimpse inside Kingston's landmark buildings. All sites are open to the public throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Doors Open Ontario for a list of participating locations. |
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Location: Various sites around the city |
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June 25 |
Movies In The Square: Hook |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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June 28 |
"Inspire the Nation" |
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Visit the ParticipAction Sun Life touring mobile in Springer Market Square, hosted by Kingston Gets Active. Tell your "getting active" story and help inspire other Canadians to get moving. The event takes place on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info call 613-546-2647 ext. 226 or visit www.kingstongetsactive.ca. |
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Location: Springer Springer Market Square |
Tel: 613-546-2647 ext. 226 |
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July & August |
Music In The Gardens |
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Free evening concerts from Sunday, July 5 to August 30 in Lions Civic Gardens, beside the Cataraqui Town Centre. Concerts are Wednesday and Sunday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy a variety of local and visiting entertainers, sponsored by City of Kingston and the Music Performance Fund. |
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Location: Lions Civic Gardens |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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July 1 |
Canada Day Celebrations |
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Confederation Park/City Hall: Canada Day celebrations start with The Limestone Mile race at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Red and White people parade and a civic ceremony. Live music all afternoon and evening in Confederation Park and Fireworks at 10 p.m. Grass Creek Park (highway 2 east, 16 km from Fort Henry) 2 to 6 p.m. Bring your family to Grass Creek Park in Kingston East and celebrate with a variety of family oriented activities, live entertainment, beach volleyball, and more. |
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Location: Confederation Park/City Hall & Grass Creek Park |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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July 2 |
Movies In The Square: The Goonies |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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July 3 - 5 |
FanFayre Arts and Crafts Show |
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Artisans from around the world display their wares in Confederation Park. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
Tel: 613-549-7706 |
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July 4 - 11 |
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour |
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Two hundred and forty cyclists are gearing up for the second annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour, a 720 km supported end-to-end cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront and greenways, passing through 41 Ontario communities in eight days, starting Saturday, July 4. Cyclists will travel from Niagara-on-the-Lake in the west to the Rivière Beaudette, Quebec in the east, in a supported tour that will stretch along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, using the Waterfront Trail and Greenway. Overnight stops in Kingston:
Visit www.waterfronttrail.org to view the map and for a complete listing of events to date in each community. |
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Location: Waterfront Trail |
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July 5 |
Pump House Steam Museum 160th Anniversary & Launch of Sir John A Macdonald Walking Tour |
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The public is invited to the Pump House Steam Museum's 160th anniversary celebrations to help officially launch the "In Sir John A.'s Footsteps" walking tour. The walk will be launched at 4 p.m. at 23 Ontario Street and participants will then walk the tour together. The Pump House Steam Museum's 160th anniversary celebrations is a free event for the whole family, including children's activities by The Rocking Horse, guided tours of the museum, live music by the Frontenac County Community Band, horse and carriage rides from Springer Market Square to the Museum and historic interpreters from the Historic Costume Club of Kingston. The Bellevue House will offer tea, and strawberries provided by Fruition Farms, cake and other refreshments will be available for purchase. The anniversary celebration will take place from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information about the Pump House Steam Museum's 160th anniversary celebrations call 613-546-4291 ext. 1666. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario Street |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1666 |
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July 9, 10, 11 & 12 |
Kingston Buskers Rendezvous |
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Jugglers, acrobats, dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, fire-eaters, magicians and more hit the streets for this world-class buskers festival. Visit www.kingstonbuskers.com for more details. |
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Location: Various |
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July 10 |
Culture & Company: Arthur Milnes on Franklin D. Roosevelt's Kingston Address |
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Local historian Arthur Milnes. Mr. Milnes will discuss the legendary address in Kingston in 1938 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Come and listen to an actual recording of the address, delivered at Queen's University on August 18, 1938. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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July 11 |
Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) 20th Anniversary |
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The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a public open house, behind-the-scenes facility tour, a barbecue and, of course, cake. The open house runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 196 Lappan's Lane (off of John Counter Blvd). Environment Minister John Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands MPP, will be on hand for the celebrations. |
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Location: 196 Lappan's Lane |
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July 16 |
Movies In The Square: Mrs. Doubtfire |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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July 17 |
Culture & Company: Henk Wevers on the Waterworks |
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Chair of the Friends of the Phoebe, Henk Wevers, will explore the chronicles of Kingston's underwater engineering marvel — the Waterworks intake pipe. Mr. Wevers will take the listeners on a historic journey to the depths of Lake Ontario to explain how fresh drinking water was delivered to the citizens of Kingston. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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July 23 |
Movies In The Square: Singin' In The Rain |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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July 24 |
Culture & Company: Eva Barnes and Barbara Monk put on a Victorian Fashion Show |
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Eva Barnes and Barbara Monk, as well as other members of the Historic Costume Club of Kingston, will present a fashion show. Highlights will include a 1912 dress that is dedicated to the steam vessel The Phoebe, and an outfit from the United Empire Loyalist period in Kingston. This informative and entertaining talk will show beautiful clothes from various decades and social classes from the mid-Victorian era. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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July 30 |
Movies In The Square: My Girl |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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July 31 |
Culture & Company: Tanya Desjardins on Sir John A. Macdonald |
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Tanya Desjardins from Bellevue House will present a talk on Kingston's favourite Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and his enthusiasm for trains and politics. Sir John A.'s passion for a united country pushed him into becoming a great politician with innovative ideas, like that of linking the country from coast to coast. This ingenuity can be found both in his political career, and in his personal affairs. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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August 1 & 2 |
Scott Firefit Championships |
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Come and get up close and personal watching firefighters competing in the "Toughest Two Minutes in Sports" at the Eastern Ontario Regional Firefit Event on August 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd). Hosted by the City of Kingston, this exciting event will bring over 150 firefighters from across Ontario and Western Quebec to our great City. This event is a competition where firefighters perform a set of tasks that simulate duties often required at an emergency scene demonstrating the dedication and physical fitness of today's firefighters. In addition to the excitement of the competition, there will also be a number of activities surrounding the course which will be available free of charge to the spectators and families in attendance. More information about the Firefighters Combat Challenge. |
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Location: INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd) |
Tel: 613-548-4001 ext 5156 |
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August 2 |
K-Town Triathlon |
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Watch as athletes from around the world run, bike and swim from Confederation Park. Visit the K-Town Triathlon website for details, www.ktowntri.com. |
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Location: Confederation Park |
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August 6 |
Movies In The Square: Rocky |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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August 7 |
Culture & Company: Sylvat Aziz on The Secret Language of Weavers |
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Sylvat Aziz, Associate Professor of Painting and at Queen's University. Carpets have their own code, a hieroglyphic notation used when weaving one by two or more weavers. Now the coding is done by computer images but until recently there was a 'chanter' for the weavers. Learn about the secret codes in weaver's carpet from across global history. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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August 7 - 9 |
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Over 100 of North America's top trial competitors will celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the Kingston Sheep Dog Trial, Canada's largest Sheep Dog Trials. The trials run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and the event offers a variety of side attractions (Birds of Prey and Sheep Shearing demos, the 1000 Island Dock Dogs, West Coast Lumberjack Show, food concessions, a craft and artisans fair, Mad Science kids activity area, and much more. |
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Location: Grass Creek Park |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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August 7 - 9 |
1000 Islands Poker Run |
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Kingston will play host to powerboats from across Canada as they compete over three days. Live entertainment and lots of action-packed excitement. |
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August 13 |
Movies In The Square: Contact |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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August 14 |
Culture & Company: Jamie Linton on The Life and Death of Public Waters in Kingston |
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Jamie Linton, Associate Professor of the Department of Geography at Queen's University on August 14. "The Life and Death of Public Waters in Kingston" considers how changes in society have given rise to different attitudes towards public beaches and water services in Kingston. It is argued that following a long period of popularity, these services lost their general appeal in the late 20th century. Recent social trends, however, suggest a renewed enthusiasm for public water. $5 admission (tea and refreshments included). Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Location: Pump House Steam Museum, 23 Ontario St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291, ext. 1666 |
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August 20 |
Movies In The Square: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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August 27 |
Movies In The Square: The Aristocats |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. (This show is a bonus for Limestone City Blues Festival.) |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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August 27, 28, 29 & 30 |
The Limestone City Blues Festival |
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Will bring Downtown Kingston alive with the sounds of the blues August 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2009. Visit www.kingstonblues.com for more information. |
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Location: Various |
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September 3 |
Recreation & Leisure Services Fall/Winter Leisure Magazine |
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Recreation & Leisure Services Fall/Winter Leisure Magazine arrives at your door. |
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Location: N/A |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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September 3 |
Movies In The Square: A League Of Their Own |
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Bring a lawn chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy this FREE movie. The show starts at dusk. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
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September 11 & 12 |
Recreation & Leisure Fall Showcase |
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Come out and let over 80 community organizations show you how to get fit, have fun, stay active, learn a new sport, take art lessons, and more. Registrations, demonstrations, free admission. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. |
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Location: INVISTA Centre |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1706 |
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October 7 |
Garrison Expo |
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Learn about the resources your community has to offer military men and women and their families. This event includes: more than 80 booths representing community organizations, educational institutions from across Canada, Department of National Defence (DND) and community employment agencies; DND and community employment agencies; Military vehicles and demonstrations; kick-off with Base Commander and celebrities; free BBQs at 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.;activities for children and young teens; and multiple prizes from community business groups. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.army.forces.gc.ca/asu_kingston for more information. |
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Location: Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, 11 Duty Dr. |
Tel: 613-541-5010 ext. 4526 |
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October 31 |
Pumpkinfest |
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Celebrate the harvest at the museum, with games, pumpkin carving, entertainment, and more. 12 to 4 p.m. Details can be found on the Museum website as they come available. |
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Location: MacLachlan Woodworking Museum |
Tel: 613-542-0543 |
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November 11 |
Civic Service of Remembrance |
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Wreath laying by community groups at 9:15 a.m. Wreath laying by military and Veterans groups at 10 a.m. Civic ceremony the official wreath laying by dignitaries and the Silver Cross recipient at 10:45 a.m. |
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Location: Cenotaph, Barrie & King Sts. |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1706 |
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November 21 |
Nighttime Santa Parade |
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An evening Santa Claus Parade beginning at 5 p.m. Enjoy the lights and magic of the season. Contact Downtown Kingston! BIA for more information. |
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Location: Downtown Kingston |
Tel: 613-542-8677 |
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November 29 |
Pioneer Christmas |
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Bring your family and friends to celebrate the festive season with traditional carols, crafts and decorations. |
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Location: MacLachlan Woodworking Museum |
Tel: 613-542-0543 |
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December 4
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Jingle Bell Walk |
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Jingle all the way from Springer Market Square to light up City Park on the Jingle Bell Walk event. It begins with free skate accompanied by the Open Voices Choir at 6 p.m. at Springer Market Square - then walkers can grab a hot chocolate for the 10 minute Jingle Bell Walk to City Park to meet the Parr Christie Singers and turn on the festive (and energy-saving LED) lights on 45 trees. Get a free Jingle Bell necklace for your walk by bringing a non-perishable food item a or cash donation for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. |
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Location: Springer Market Square to City Park |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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December 14 |
Olympic Torch Relay |
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We'll celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch in Kingston at 7 p.m. Details to be announced. Learn more about the Olympic Torch Relay in Kingston. |
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Location: Springer Market Square |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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December 31 |
New Year's Eve at the K-Rock Centre |
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Bring your family down to join the City's New Year Eve indoor and outdoor festivities at the K-Rock Centre this year. Celebrations run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — ending with a fireworks display at nearby Confederation Basin at 9:15 p.m. — and it's all still FREE! Dress for the occasion to enjoy the wagon rides, hot chocolate, buskers, and the fireworks outside — then come inside to warm up. Half the ice surface will be available for skating and the other half will be devoted to live entertainment from Faultline Drive, Roger James, Tea for the Voyage, Swayed and Splash n'Boots. Plus face painting and more. |
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Location: K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack St. |
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext 1706 |
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