25 things to do in August in Kingston

By Visit Kingston

The summer season rolls on into another exciting month of activity in Kingston. Between summer festivals, live music, sports, and the return of the Kick & Push Festival, there’s no shortage of opportunities to make the most of the season!

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1. Murney Fest

1. Murney Fest

2. Movie Night

2. Movie Night

3. Emancipation Day celebrations

3. Emancipation Day celebrations

4. Doors Open Kingston & Area

4. Doors Open Kingston & Area

5. Kick & Push Festival

5. Kick & Push Festival

6. Princess Street Promenade

6. Princess Street Promenade

 

7. Women’s Art Festival

7. Women's Art Festival

8. Candlelight tributes: Coldplay and ABBA

8. Candlelight tributes: Coldplay and ABBA

9. Back to the Farm

9. Back to the Farm

10. Sheep Dog Trials Festival

10. Sheep Dog Trials Festival

11. Salsa in the Square

11. Salsa in the Square

12. Sick City outdoor guided tour

12. Sick City outdoor guided tour

13. Sunset Ceremony

13. Sunset Ceremony

14. Live music at Juniper Cafe

14. Live music at Juniper Cafe

15. Greek Fest

15. Greek Fest

16. Tunes 4 Tails: Miss Emily, The Wildnerness, Evan Rotella

16. Tunes 4 Tails: Miss Emily, The Wildnerness, Evan Rotella

17. Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

17. Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

18. Ontario Boccia Championship

18. Ontario Boccia Championship

19. Garden Island ship graveyard tour by kayak

19. Garden Island ship graveyard tour by kayak

20. Gary Gulman: Misfit stand-up tour

20. Gary Gulman: Misfit stand-up tour

21. Open Farm Days

21. Open Farm Days

22. Tribute to Bluesfest

22. Tribute to Bluesfest

23. Discovery cruise on the Island Belle

23. Discovery cruise on the Island Belle

24. Bike rentals & tours

24. Bike rentals & tours

25. Kingston Food Tours

25. Kingston Food Tours

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