Downtown Kingston! is the region’s entertainment district, hosting a multitude of community events as well as major festivals and celebrations. From street performing, live music, and food tasting, to interesting boats, and fireworks, we host it all with a sparkling waterfront and historic buildings as a backdrop. Downtown Kingston! is the REAL DEAL! Be sure to have a look at the event calendars for the K-Rock Centre and the Grand Theatre by clicking on the links to the right.
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February 6-9 - Feb Fest 2014
Join in on one of Ontario’s premier winter events. Feb Fest features a flurry of fantastic fun: a figure skating show, Hockey Day in Kingston, skate with the Fronts, Car Harris Cup, The Historic Hockey Series, a winter fun zone, public skating and so much more!
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May-September - Kingston Public Market
Established in 1801, the Kingston Public Market operates every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6am to 6pm in Springer Market Square- watch for special market events & Antique Market on Sundays. www.kingstonpublicmarket.ca |
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April 27 & 28 - Limestone Race Weekend
Let's get moving! Challenge yourself in the area's most scenic 5km, 10km and Half Marathon races. Sign up at www.krra.org |
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May 11 - Homegrown Live
This annual music festival features Kingston's favourite "homegrown" bands and artists in venues around Kingston. Proceeds go to the Joe Chithalen Music Instrument Lending Library and the Partners in Mission Food Bank. www.homegrownlive.ca
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May 23 - Art After Dark
Take the tour of Downtown's finest Galleries from 7-10pm. For a list of featured artists click here! For the event map including participating galleries, click here
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June, July & August - Movies in the Square
Grab your lawn chair and come down to Springer Market Square for another great season of Movies in the Square! Shows begin June 20 and happen every Thursday until August 29. Show time is at dusk. Click here for movie lineup!
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June, July & August - Music In The Park
Noon Hour Series - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays at 12:30pm, Confederation Park
Downtown Country -
Thursdays at 7pm, Confederation Park
Downtown Choral - Thursdays at 7pm, St. Andrew’s Church Lawn
Big Band Fridays - Fridays at 7pm, Springer Market Square Courtyard
Shedule coming soon!
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July and August - Local Food Local Chefs Cooking Demos
Free cooking demos happen every Saturday staring July 6 from 11am - noon at the Kingston Public Market where Kingston's best chefs demonstrate how to cook with local food straight from the Market! Samples $2 while supplies last. www.kingstonfood.ca |
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June 15 - First Capital Day
Celebrate the anniversary of Kingston being named the first capital of a united Canada! History comes alive in Confederation Park! |
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June 15 - Kingston Pride 2013 Parade
Show your colours and show your pride at the official Kingston Pride 2013 Parade! Everyone is welcome to march in the parade. www.kingstonpride.ca. |
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July 1 - Canada Day/Limestone Mile/Red & White People Parade
The Limestone Mile at 9:00am, Red & White People Parade at 11:30am and live music all day in Confederation Park ending with fireworks at 10:00 pm! |
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July 4-7 - Summer Sidewalk Sale
Downtown merchants take to the streets offering tremendous savings!
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July 11 to 14 - Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
Jugglers, acrobats, dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, fire-eaters, magicians and more hit the streets for this world-class buskers festival. www.kingstonbuskers.com |
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Aug 1-5 - World Invitational Town Crier Championships
The 2013 Championships will feature four days of active competition as criers compete for the coveted title of "World Town Crier Champion". Click here! for more event info! |
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Aug 3 - Princess Street Promenade
We're takin' it to the street on Saturday, August 3 from 10am to 4pm. Join us as we close Princess Street for an active, fun & entertaining experience! Your favourite shops & community groups are offering great deals & great fun. Looking to apply to take part? Click here if you're a downtown business! or Click here if you are a local community group!
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August 9 & 10 - 1000 Islands Poker Run
Kingston will play host to over 150 powerboats from all over North America as they compete over 2 days. Live entertainment and lots of action-packed excitement! Stay tuned for details! |
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August 22 to 25 - 2013 Limestone City Blues Festival
The best in blues! Four days of the blues hit the Princess Street Stage, Confederation Park, and your favorite Downtown venues, capped off by an unforgettable concert in Market Square! www.kingstonblues.com |
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September 25-29 - Kingston WritersFest
Four days of literary inspiration and excitement. The 2012 lineup of authors and events will be coming soon to www.kingstonwritersfest.ca |
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September 27 – Art After Dark
Take the tour of Downtown's finest Galleries from 7-10pm.
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September 8 – Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival
Connect with diverse cultures of Kingston at this family-friendly event in Confederation Park from 11am to 5pm. Music, Dance, Food, Arts, Crafts, Stories and more! Visit wwww.kingstonmulticultural.ca for more information. |
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October 5 - Chilifest
One of Kingston's best loved festivals is back with even more chili and fun! For more information, visit www.chilifest.ca |
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November 23 - 2013 Nighttime Santa Parade
You better watch out, you’d better not cry... Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will make his way down Princess St. beginning at Bath Rd. starting at 5pm.
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November – Limited Edition Pewter Collectibles
The annual release of 5 historic properties cast in pewter begins in November.
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December – Santa Bucks
Starting in November, redeem your Bucks at participating downtown businesses on purchases of $50 or more.
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December - Window Wonderland
Downtown really comes alive after dark! Take a stroll and enjoy some of the cheery and bright holiday windows.
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December (Saturdays) - Santa in the Square
Every Saturday in December, 11 am - 2 pm, Santa comes to Springer Market Square to visit all the girls and boys in Kingston. Before or after your skate stop by and take a FREE picture with Santa! Don’t forget your camera! |
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