An Event Planner's Guide

Planning a big 'do in Kingston? Our guide to renting city facilities and obtaining road closures, street banners, barricades and parade permits might help speed your event preparations.  MORE ...

MARKET WING
OPENS TO PUBLIC

The Market Wing of City Hall is now open to the public. Renovation work to add new fully accessible washrooms, change rooms and locker rooms for the skating public and performers is now complete. MORE ...

CYCLING TRAILS &
SAFETY INFORMATION

Cycling is a healthy, environmentally-friendly, inexpensive form of transportation and a quick, fun way to get to work, get around and see the city.  MORE ...

THE WALLY: BRINGING
PEOPLE TOGETHER

The Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre is a gathering place for people of all ages and is now offering scheduled programs and many drop-in activities from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.  MORE ...

FALL AND WINTER
LEISURE PROGRAMS

Registration for winter activities at all locations begins 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1. MORE ...

Discover and sign up for recreation programs using Kingston's eCity/Registration service. Registration for winter activities at all locations begins 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1.  MORE ...

MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
To Host A Pioneer Christmas Nov. 29

Nov 19/09 > On Sunday, November 29, bring your family and friends to Pioneer Christmas, a charming and festive event at the beautiful rural location of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. Try your hand at trades of the past, and make your own traditional toy, candle and tree ornaments at this fun-filled family event.  MORE ...

Recreation Program Registration Begins Dec. 1

Sign up for swim lessons, school break camps, hip hop classes, skating lessons, group cycling, yoga fit, badminton, volleyball, cake decorating and more. Registration for activities at all locations begins 9 a.m on Tuesday, Dec. 1. You can register in person seven days a week at Artillery Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 76 Ordnance St., and the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiner's Rd., or 24 hours a day online via eCity/Registration.
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November Packed With Family Fun At Musem

Nov 02/09 > The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum has just released a new and exciting line-up of affordable programs for the month of November to get all members of the family excited for the holidays. You can celebrate through exploring the shapes of the winter season in the Mom & Tot Program, spread cheer with homemade arts and crafts or have fun amongst your friends and family at an exciting and traditional Pioneer Christmas event.  MORE ...

New Museum Exhibit Honours Its Founder

Aug. 26/09 > A new exhibit honouring Alexander 'Sandy' Grant MacLachlan, the founder of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, will open on September 2. With the assistance of many friends and family, this new exhibit features artifacts and documents from Sandy's original museum collections, photos from his life, and an interactive audio 'discussion board'  MORE ...

Take A Walk In Sir John A.'s Footsteps

Jun. 29/09 > On Canada Day, Mayor Harvey Rosen will announce the upcoming launch of "In Sir John A.'s Footsteps" — a self-guided walking tour celebrating the life and times of Kingston's most revered citizen Sir John Alexander Macdonald, the Father of Confederation. The audio accompaniment for the tour, voiced by the Right Honourable Jean Chretien.  MORE ...

2009-2010 Grand Theatre Presents Line-Up

May 29/09 > An exciting season of renowned artists from across the globe was revealed to Grand Theatre volunteers, subscribers, donors and sponsors in a special event today. The City of Kingston's Cultural Director Brian McCurdy has curated a line-up of 30 brilliant performances and 6 education productions in both English and French for the 09-10 Grand Theatre Presents season.  MORE ...

City Offers Children Interactive Learning

Apr. 27/09 > For the first time, the City of Kingston Cultural Services Department is offering a comprehensive line-up of educational programming. The programming includes activities offered by the Grand Theatre, Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and City Hall.  MORE ...