Feature Events
Discover Kingston's standout events from cultural celebrations to community gatherings and civic ceremonies.
![Two dogs swimming in a public pool](/media/tm1bmcg2/cta_featureevent_doggiedip.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b21ff2323d0&format=webp)
Summer’s End Doggie Dip
TBD
Culligan Water Park.
Details coming soon!
![Many different people from different background all reaching out and placing their hands in the centre](/media/rxcibscp/cta_featureevent_newcomerday.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b33281c4670&format=webp)
Welcome to Kingston Day
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
City Hall.
Details coming soon!
![Mayor's Arts Awards](/media/0dsbcxzs/cta_featureevent_mayorsartsawards.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b2c436b6930&format=webp)
Mayor’s Arts Awards
TBD
City Hall.
Details coming soon!
![Field of poppies with a setting sun in the background](/media/edvg5l0k/cta_featureevent_remembranceday.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9a64eb6e4350&format=webp)
Remembrance Day
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph in MacDonald Park.
Details coming soon!
![K-Town Countdown with illustrations of people celebrating](/media/01whqaae/banner_featureevent_ktowncountdown.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b2b9ea9ad30&format=webp)
K-Town Countdown
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
INVISTA Centre.
Details coming soon!
Past events
![Family day, Family Day activities at the City of Kingston](/media/sdpf5fv1/cta_familyday.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1daa6f860e372f0&format=webp)
Family Day
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
![Spring into Summer Presented by Utilities Kingston](/media/sewluack/banner_featureevent_springintosummer.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b28f562a210&format=webp)
Spring into Summer
Sunday, May 18, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Friday, June 21, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
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Canada Day
Monday, July 1, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
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Rockin' the Square
Friday, July 26, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
![Emancipation Day](/media/l4bj2002/cta_featureevent_emancipationday.jpg?width=400&height=200&v=1da9b2cde8b0510&format=webp)
Emancipation Day Celebrations
Thursday, Aug. 1 - Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates! Learn more about educational resources.
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Sheep Dog Trials Festival
Friday, Aug. 9 - Sunday Aug. 11, 2024
Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
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The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, 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.