1. MacLachlan Wood Working Museum – May – October
Grass Creek Park, 2003 Highway 2 E – Admission by donation
Head to the museum for a historical look at the development of the local Kingston region and see some artifacts, collections, research, and exhibits dating back over 100 years. Enjoy events and exhibits that focus on science, technology, culture, and history. Be sure to take a look at their website for more information on workshops, events, exhibitions, and lumber kits.
https://www.woodworkingmuseum.ca/
2. Miller Museum of Geology
Queens University, 36 Union St.
Take a break from the heat and head into Kingston’s geology museum where you will find historical exhibits and a collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils. For more information on the museum hours and current exhibitions check out their website listed below.
https://www.kingstonmuseums.ca/miller-museum-of-geology-queen-s-university
3. Movies in the Square
Thursdays at 8:30pm
Springer Market Square – free
As dusk begins earlier near the end of summer, bring your chairs and snacks over to the square half an hour earlier in August for the free outdoor film screenings. The family friendly August line-up includes; La La land, Incredibles 2, Beauty and the Beast, and Harry Potter. Refer to the website below for a full schedule of the August movie list.
https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/movies
4. Kingston Cooking Demos 2019
Saturdays at 11am
Springer Market Square
Come out and support the Local Food Local Chef Program and learn more about local produce and some skills to cook up what’s in season at home. Head to the website below for the full schedule which features some of Kingston’s top chefs from; Aqua Terra, Chez Piggy, Le Chien Noir Bistro, and Stone City Ales.
https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/chef-cooking-demos
5. Memorial Centre Farmers Market
Sundays from 9am -2pm
303 York St. – free
Head out to the outdoor market on Sunday mornings, until October when it moves back inside, for local food, preserves, and crafts. From 10am-11am take part in a free yoga class, as long it is not raining. Check out their website for more information on the vendors and upcoming events (Burger Bash and Mini-Oktoberfest)
6. Princess St. Promenade
Saturday, August 3 from 10am – 5pm
Downtown Kingston
Princess St. will be closed to traffic for the annual Promenade. Take a stroll through the festival to check out and support Kingston community groups and businesses downtown.
https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/princess-st-promenade
7. 1,000 Islands Poker Run 2019
Friday August 16 – Saturday August 17
Confederation Basin/ Park
Whether you’re a power boat enthusiast or just looking for an interesting way to spend your Friday night, head over to tour the docks and check out over 50 power boats from across North America. On Saturday morning don’t miss the boats taking off from the Confederation Basin and enjoy live music on Friday night and Saturday morning in the park.
https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/1000-islands-poker-run
8. Limestone City Blues Festival
August 22-25, 2019
$20 Wrist Bands – Springer Market Square
Come out to celebrate the 23rd annual Limestone City Blues Festival in Springer Market Square throughout the weekend. With a worldly line of up of musicians coming out from as far as Australia, Tennessee, Kansas City, and as close as Napanee and Quebec. For a full list of events and what the $20 entry fee gets you, head to the Downtown Kingston webpage below.
https://www.downtownkingston.ca/events/2019/limestone-city-blues-festival
9. Little Troopers
Tuesday mornings until August 20, 9:30am – 11:00am
Arrowhead Beach, CFB Kingston
Join the KMFRC staff for some unstructured, play-based activities. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable clothes/footwear for outdoor play and learning activities. Join us for fun learning games, bilingual circle time songs, parenting tools on child development and support from our staff.
For more information on this parent and interactive child program check out:
10. The Teddy Bear Picnic –Saturday, August 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Lake Ontario Park, $5.00 per child (free for adults)
This will be the 25th annual Tamarack Teddy Bear Picnic, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington. Activities will include bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and a teddy bear parade. Kingston Transit will offer free travel for children and youth aged 14 and younger who ride the bus with their teddy bear. Please check the link below for tickets:
https://kingston.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ways-to-give/teddybearpicnic/