25 things to do in October 2019

By Visit Kingston

For the most recent 25 things to do list for October, please visit this list. 

It’s beginning to feel a lot like…autumn! And you know what that means. Our favourite fall festivities are returning to Kingston like Fort Fright and the Wolfe Island Corn Maze. Plus we have workshops and concerts happening all over the city, and to top it all off, a mini Octoberfest! Enjoy the harvest, Kingston!

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1. Ghost and Mystery Trolley — October 1-27, 2019


2. Willie Meets Dolly Lunch & Dinner Cruise — October 1, 2019

Willie Meets Dolly Lunch & Dinner Cruise — October 1, 2019
3. Free Guided Tour of City Hall — October 1-10, Monday-Thursday

Free Guided Tour of City Hall — October 1-10, Monday-Thursday
4. Dean Brody + Dallas Smith Live — October 2, 2019

Dean Brody + Dallas Smith Live — October 2, 2019 at the Leon's Centre
5. Fort Fright — October 4 – November 2, 2019Fort Fright — October 4 - November 2, 2019 at Fort Henry
6. Lighthouse 50th Anniversary Tour — October 4, 2019

Lighthouse 50th Anniversary Tour — October 4, 2019 at The Grande Theatre
7. Wolfe Island Corn Maze — All month long

Wolfe Island Corn Maze — All month long
8. The Haunted Walk at Fort Henry — October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-31, 2019

The Haunted Walk at Fort Henry — October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-31, 2019
9. Meet the Maker: Beer Dinner Series — October 4, 2019

Meet the Maker: Beer Dinner Series — October 4, 2019 at Aquaterra
10. The Wiggles Live — October 5, 2019

The Wiggles Live — October 5, 2019 at the Leon's Centre
11. Mini-Oktoberfest — October 6, 2019

Mini-Oktoberfest — October 6, 2019 at the Memorial Centre Farmer's Market
12. Kingston ComiCon — October 6, 2019

Kingston ComiCon — October 6, 2019 at the Portuguese Cultural Centre
13. The Original Haunted Walk — Nightly

The Original Haunted Walk — Downtown Kingston Nightly
14. DIY Charcuterie Boards — October 8, 2019

DIY Charcuterie Boards — October 8, 2019 at the Tett Centre
15. Catch a Kingston Frontenacs Game — October 11, 18, 25, 26, 2019

Catch a Kingston Frontenacs Game — October 11, 18, 25, 26, 2019 at the Leon's Centre
16. Yoga Class on the Grass — October 13, 2019

Yoga Class on the Grass — October 13, 2019 at the Memorial Centre Farmer's Market
17. Kingston by Bike Tours — All month long

Kingston by Bike Tours — All month long with Ahoy Rentals
18. Gemstorm 2019: 50th Annual Show and Sale — October 18, 2019

Gemstorm 2019: 50th Annual Show and Sale — October 18, 2019, Ambassador Hotel
19. Queen’s Homecoming Football Game — October 19, 2019

Queen's Homecoming Football Game — October 19, 2019 at the Richardson Stadium
20. Classic Kingston Food Tour — Various Days

Classic Kingston Food Tour — Various Days in Downtown Kingston
21. ***NEW DATE*** World of Dance Live Tour — October 21, 2019

NEW DATE: World of Dance Live Tour — October 21, 2019 at the Leon's Centre
22. Modern Watercolours: Contemporary Landscapes — October 22, 2019

Modern Watercolours: Contemporary Landscapes — October 22, 2019 at the Tett Centre
23. Rembrandt Exhibition — All month long

Rembrandt Exhibition — All month long at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre
24. Pumpkin Carving Workshop — October 26, 2019

Pumpkin Carving Workshop — October 26, 2019 at the Maclachlan Woodworking Museum
25. Spearhead Brewing Open Mic Nights — Friday Nights

Spearhead Brewing Open Mic Nights — Friday Nights