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Feature Events

Discover Kingston's standout events from cultural celebrations to community gatherings and civic ceremonies. 

Two dogs swimming in a public pool

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

Welcome to Kingston Day

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024

City Hall.
Details coming soon!

Mayor's Arts Awards

Mayor’s Arts Awards

TBD

City Hall.
Details coming soon!

Field of poppies with a setting sun in the background

Remembrance Day

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph in MacDonald Park.
Details coming soon!

K-Town Countdown with illustrations of people celebrating

K-Town Countdown

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

INVISTA Centre.
Details coming soon!

Past events


Family day, Family Day activities at the City of Kingston

Family Day

Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

Spring into Summer Presented by Utilities Kingston

Spring into Summer

Sunday, May 18, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Friday, June 21, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

Canada Day

Monday, July 1, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

Rockin' the Square

Friday, July 26, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day Celebrations

Thursday, Aug. 1 - Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates! Learn more about educational resources.

Sheep Dog Trials Festival

Friday, Aug. 9 - Sunday Aug. 11, 2024

Event date passed. Check back next year for updates!

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.

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