K-Town Countdown Sponsored by David Gouett Dentistry
Start your New Year’s Eve with our free K-Town Countdown! Join us for an evening of fun with animal education, magic shows, Paint Nite, live DJ skate, sensory-friendly skating, and more. Plus, enter to win Kingston Frontenacs gift baskets, get a portrait sketch, and enjoy food, drinks, and interactive activities for all ages!
When and where?
On Tuesday Dec. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. at INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd.
Activities
Check out the exciting activities happening on both floors! From magic shows, animal encounters, and sensory skating, to glitter tattoos, face-painting, and a photo-booth—there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
First floor
- Jack’s Pro Shop open: skate sharpening, skate rentals, and other goodies for purchase
- ATM on site
- Haymaker’s Canteen open for dinner, and snacks and drinks for purchase
- Near South Entrance: Magic Mirror Photobooth: take home the memories!
- Various costume characters to interact with
Zoo-To-You Animal Education exhibit:
In Meeting Rooms A and B: learn about all your favourite reptiles and other animal friends!
- Colouring contest: located just outside the meeting rooms, near the main entrance, show-off your artistic abilities for your chance to with a reptile-themed gift basket!
Randy the Magic Man:
In Meeting Room C, join Randy for a 30-minute off-the-wall magic and comedy show for all ages! Showtimes:
- 5:30 - 6 p.m.
- 6:30 - 7 p.m.
19+ Paint Nite: Winter Starry Night:
A Paint and Sip Social, hosted by Paint Nite! Come enjoy a complimentary charcuterie board and champagne toast and leave with your very own masterpiece!
- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite
- Free of charge, all supplies included
- Language: English
- Max. 40 participants
- Non-alcoholic beverages also included
- Bring Photo ID
Desjardins Ice Rink: Sensory Skate hour from 4 - 5 p.m.:
- Lights dimmed
- No music
- Mats on the ice to allow for parents/ guardians to walk on the ice (helmets required)
- Limited skate supports available to borrow
DJ Skate Parties with Live DJ’s:
- Skate and jive on the ice to the fun vibes of the music and lights
- Individual schedules posted at each rink
- Self-supplied skate supports allowed on Selkirk rink
Second floor
- Kingston Frontenacs Gift Baskets (Youth and Adult): enter for your chance to win!
- Glitter tattoos and Face-painting
- Free Portrait Artists: sit down for a fun sketch of yourself or with friends and family!
Hockey Hall of Fame:
- Open for self-guided tours
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
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.
