There’s no better place to be in the summer than Kingston. The city comes alive with streetside patios, outdoor concerts, guided tours, and waterfront activities. Date night destination? Family-fun adventures? Girls’ trip inspo? Time in nature? You’ll find it all in the Limestone City.
Visit Kingston with $100+ on us! Book a package at select hotels in Kingston and receive up to $200 to explore the rich history of Kingston, Canada’s first capital.
Do you have an event you’d like featured on our monthly list? Add it to our Kingston events calendar for consideration. If you’re looking to submit a French-language event, please use our French submission form.
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1. New shipwreck cruise
- View the sightseeing or dining cruises
- Book tickets online
2. Princess Street Promenade
- Shopping, unique finds, exclusive sales, interactive activities, and more
3. Cannonball Crush
- Open to anyone ages 13+
- New obstacle course for participants ages 13–17
- Register now
4. Tour the S.S. Keewatin
- Available May–October
- Book tickets
5. Pride Week
- View events lineup
- Stay updated by following Kingston Pride’s Facebook or Instagram
6. U19 Girls’ Pan-Am Cup (Volleyball)
7. Highway of Heroes kickoff event
- June 22, 10 am–4 pm
- At the RCEME Museum within the Military Communications And Electronics Museum
- Learn more
8. Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
- Adult (16+) $44.50, Child (2–15) $35.50
- Book tickets
9. YGK Craft Beer Fest
- Tickets: $9.60–$25.32
- Book tickets
- View the entertainment lineup and vendors online
10. Bellevue House National Historic Site
11. Ontario Native Basketball Invitational
12. Lobsterfest
- Tickets $150
- Tickets include all-you-can-eat lobster, wine, salad, and dessert
- Learn more
13. Leonid & Friends
- The world’s greatest Chicago tribute 2025 tour
- Book tickets
14. Kingston bike tours
- Book your tour
- View rentals including kayak rentals, bike rentals, canoe rentals, and more
15. FOLDA: Festival of Live Digital Art
16. Neptune & Salacia diving
17. MUSEUM OF HEALTH CARE TOURS
18. Montreal Street vintage market
- A vibrant street market
- Find handmade, vintage, and thrift items
19. Inclusive Fun Fair
- Free, family-friendly event
- Includes inclusive activities, live entertainment, vendor market featuring local artisans and businesses, KidsZone with inflatables and games, and BBQ and food vendors
20. Housewife
- Doors open at 7 pm
- Tickets: $15
- Book tickets
21. Kingston Waters Cleanup 2025
22. Dinosaurs Among Us
- April 15, 2025 to April 15, 2026
- Access included with museum admission
- Designed for all ages
23. Kingston Food Tours
- Classic Kingston Tours available Wed.–Sun.
- Tapas Tour available Fri. & Sat.
- Book tickets online
24. Outdoor adventures
25. Artfest Kingston
- Includes art, activities, food, and more.
- Learn more
Events just in
- Kingston Public Market | Springer Market Square | Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
- Sunday Jazz Brunch | Black Dog Tavern | Sundays starting June 29
- DaiLo & Café Renée Takeover | AquaTerra | June 19
- 1000 Islands Cruises | Departs from Crawford Wharf | Daily
