Events Calendar
October 25, 2010, is Municipal Election Day.
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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.
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July & August |
Music in the Gardens |
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Free outdoor concerts Sundays and Wednesdays from July 4 to August 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lions Civic Gardens. The Lions Civic Gardens is on Gardiners Road, adjacent to the Cataraqui Town Centre parking lot. Bring your own lawn chair. See the line-up for Music in the Gardens. |
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Lions Civic Gardens |
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7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
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July & August |
Family Fit Stop |
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For eight weeks beginning July 12, the Family Fit Stop — a partnership between the City of Kingston and the Kingston Family YMCA — will provide local residents the opportunity to participate in FREE family-friendly activities in a variety of city parks. The Fit Stops run nightly, Sundays through Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. |
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Various City Parks |
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6:30 p.m. |
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July 29 |
Movies in the Square: Annie |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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July 31 |
Princess Street Promenade |
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Celebrate active transportation by taking a stroll down the middle of Princess Street — closed to vehicular traffic from Division Street to Ontario Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Face-painting, free draws, popcorn samples, make-up applications, yoga and even dog massages are amongst the family-friendly storefront activities being offered by downtown shops, restaurants and community organizations. See a list of participating businesses at www.princessstreetpromenade.ca/node/3. Learn more about Active Transportation. |
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Princess Street between Division and Ontario Streets. |
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10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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August 1 |
K-Town Triathlon |
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Watch as athletes from around the world run, bike and swim from Confederation Park. For more information call 613-542-2410 or visit www.ktowntri.com. |
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Confederation Park in front of City Hall, 216 Ontario St. |
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August 5 |
Movies in the Square: Arthur |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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August 6, 7 & 8 |
Sheep Dog Trials |
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Over 100 of North America's top trial competitors will participate in the Kingston Sheep Dog Trial, the third largest trial in North America. Admission is $10 a day or $25 for a three day pass. Kids 10 and under are free. The trials run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. There will be many side attractions, demonstrations, and fun for the kids. Trials' food vendors offer BBQ, baked goods, kettle corn and cotton candy. See www.cityofkingston.ca/sheepdogs for more details. |
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Grass Creek Park, 2991 Highway 2 East (between Kingston and Gananoque) |
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8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily |
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August 6-8 |
1000 Islands Poker Run |
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A Downtown Kingston! event. For more information call 613-542-8677 or visit www.downtownkingston.ca. |
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August 12 |
Movies in the Square: Some Like It Hot |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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August 16-29 |
CORK (Canadian Olympic Sailing Regatta) |
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A CORK event. For more information call 613-545-1322 or visit www.cork.org. |
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August 19 |
Movies in the Square: Finding Nemo |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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August 26-29 |
2010 Limestone City Blues Festival |
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A Downtown Kingston! event. For more information call 613-542-8677 or visit www.downtownkingston.ca. |
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August 26 |
Movies in the Square: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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September 2 |
Movies in the Square: The Princess & The Frog |
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Movies in the Square Thursdays. Bring your deck chair to Springer Market Square to enjoy a free classic movie starting at dusk. |
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Springer Market Square (behind City Hall at King and Brock Streets) |
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Dusk |
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September 5 |
Fare on the Square |
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A Downtown Kingston!/Kingston Public Market Vendors event. For more information call 613-542-8677 or visit www.cityofkingston.ca/business/licences/market.asp or www.downtownkingston.ca. |
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Springer Market Square at King and Brock Streets |
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10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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September 11 |
Fall Recreation & Leisure Showcase |
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There's tons to see and do Kingston this fall and winter! Come out and let over 90 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. |
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Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St. |
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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September 17-26 |
Kingston Arts & Entertainment Week |
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A Downtown Kingston! event. For more information call 613-542-8677 or visit www.downtownkingston.ca. |
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September 23-26 |
CORK Fall Regatta |
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A CORK event. For more information call 613-545-1322 or visit www.cork.org. |
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September 23-26 |
Kingston WritersFest |
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A Kingston Frontenac Public Library event. For more information visit www.kingstonwritersfest.ca. |
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October 2 |
Chili Fest |
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A Hospice Kingston event. For more information call 613-542-5013 or visit www.chilifest.ca. |
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October 30 |
Pumpkinfest |
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Join in the festivities as the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum celebrates the Harvest Season. Candle-making, crafts and pumpkin carving are some of the highlights to be enjoyed. Located in beautiful Grass Creek Park, this is a wonderful way to admire the beautiful Fall colours and join in some family fun! For more information call 613-542-0543 or visit www.cityofkingston.ca/museum. |
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MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, 2993 Highway 2 East |
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12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
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November 11 |
Civic Service of Remembrance |
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Kingston Remembers! A civic ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph. Wreath laying by community groups at 9:15 a.m., Military and Veterans groups at 10 a.m. followed by the civic ceremony at the official wreath laying by dignitaries and the Silver Cross recipient at 10:45 a.m. |
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The Cenotaph at Barrie and King Streets |
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Begins at 9:15 a.m. |
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November 20 |
Nighttime Santa Parade |
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Come on out and enjoy the lights and magic of this parade along downtown Princess Street. A Downtown Kingston! event. For more information call 613-542-8677 or visit www.downtownkingston.ca. |
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Along downtown Princess Street |
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5 p.m. |
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November 28 |
Pioneer Christmas |
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Come celebrate the holiday season festivities of yester year at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. Try your hand at making a candle, traditional toy and tree ornament at this fun-filled family event. As well, take advantage of the Gift Shop end of season sale in which all items are marked down for this special occasion. For more information call 613-542-0543 or visit www.cityofkingston.ca/museum. |
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MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, 2993 Highway 2 East |
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12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
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December 3 |
Jingle Bell Walk |
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Take an early evening walk from Springer Market Square to City Park to see the lighting of the trees. Details can be found at www.cityofkingston.ca/jingle as they come available. |
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Springer Market Square, at King and Brock Streets |
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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. - FREE admission! For more information call 613-542-0543 or visit www.cityofkingston.ca/museum. |
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K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack St. |
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5 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
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