City and Utilities Kingston schedules affected by Family Day holiday

City and Utilities Kingston schedules will be affected by Family Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 16. 

Family Day Weekend activities 

Recreation 

Looking for fun ways to celebrate Family Day? Discover tons of Family Day fun at our recreation facilities! Find the full schedule of activities for the whole family here: http://cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/family-day/ 

Drone Show 

A free drone show presented by Slush Puppie will light up Kingston on Friday, February 13 at The Tragically Hip Way, starting at 6:15 p.m. 

Everyone is invited to this family-friendly outdoor experience, celebrating the launch of the new banana Slush Puppie flavour! After the show, keep the fun going as the Kingston Frontenacs take on the Kitchener Rangers, with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.slushpuppieplace.com/event/drone-show-before-the-fronts-vs-rangers-game/ 

Municipal holiday schedule 

Here are the City and Utilities Kingston schedules for Family Day, Monday, Feb. 16: 

  • Green bin and garbage: No collection on Monday. Collection occurs the day after your regular pick-up day this week. Sign-up at CityofKingston.ca/Collection to receive collection reminders by phone or email – or get the free “Kingston Waste” app on your Apple or Android device.
  • Leaf and Yard Waste Drop Off SiteClosed
  • Kingston Transit: Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Feb. 16. Administrative Office is closed on Monday.
  • Kingston Access Bus Services: Operates with limited service on Monday. Call 613-542-2512 for information.
  • Administrative offices, including Housing and Social Services and Provincial Offences Court on Montreal Street: Closed Monday.
  • Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Customers experiencing a utility emergency such as a gas leak, power outage, or water main break, please call the 24-hour emergency line at 613-546-1181. Access useful links and tips to prepare for the holidays at UtilitiesKingston.com, including information on holiday electricity pricing.
  • Recreation facilities:
    • INVISTA Centre/programming: Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Rideau Heights Community Centre: Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Kingston East Community Centre: Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fitness Centre closes at 7:45 p.m. 
  • Kingston Frontenac Public LibraryAll branches will be closed on Monday. Services and digital collections can be accessed online. Don’t have a library card? Register online.
  • Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office: Closed. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online 24 hours a day at KingstonGrand.ca.
  • Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning: Open! Family day programming 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
  • PumpHouse Museum: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.