25 things to do in Kingston in July 2019

By Visit Kingston

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Welcome to the heat of the summer! We’re celebrating Canada Day, getting out and about with a handful of new and returning festivals (like the Buskers Rendezvous, Storefront Fringe Festival, and the Kick + Push fest), walking and trolley tours, plus so much more.

Do you have an event you’d like featured on our monthly list? Add it to our events calendar for consideration!


1. Canada Day Celebrations — July 1, 2019Canada Day Celebrations 2019: Downtown Kingston - July 1, 20198


2. Artfest Kingston — June 29 – July 1, 2019Artfest Kingston: City Park - June 29 to July 1, 2019


3. Cirque du Soleil Crystal — July 3-7, 2019Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: Leon's Centre - 3-7, 2019


4. Chef Cooking Demos at Springer Market Square — SaturdaysChef Cooking Demos: Springer Market Square - Saturdays


5. Kingston Buskers Rendezvous — July 4-7, 2019Kingston Buskers Rendezvous 2019: Downtown Kingston - July 4-7, 2019


6. Kingston Pen Tours — All Month LongKingston Pen Tours: The Kingston Penitentiary - All Month Longs


7. Fort Night at the PumpHouse Museum — July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019Fort Fright: Pumphouse Museum - July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019


8. Football Canada Cup — July 5-13Football Canada Cup: Richardson Stadium - July 5-13, 2019


9. Guided Fishing Tours — July 5-7, 11-14, 19-21, 26, 2019Guided Fishing Tours: Blue Rock Charters - July 5-7, 11-14, 19-21, 26, 2019


10. Movies in the Square — Thursday NightsMovies in the Square: Springer Market Square - Thursday Nights


11. Sleeman Beer Tasting Dinner Cruise — July 16, 2019Sleeman Beer Tasting Dinner Cruise: 1000 Islands Cruises - July 16, 2019


12. Thursday Tour of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre — July 18, 2019Thursday Tour: Agnes Etherington Art Centre - July 18, 2019


13. Sunset Ceremonies — Wednesday EveningsSunset Ceremonies: Fort Henry - Wednesday Evenings


14. Storefront Fringe Festival — July 19-27, 2019Storefront Fringe Festival 2019: Downtown Kingston July 19-27, 2019


15. Haunted Walk Tour — DailyHaunted Walk Tour: Downtown Kingston Daily


16. ILCA Radial Youth World Championships — July 24-31, 2019ILCA Radial Youth World Championships: Portsmouth Olympic Harbor - July 24-31, 2019


17. Complete our Ice Cream Bucket List — All Month LongComplete our ice cream bucket list: various locations - All month long


18. Fort Henry Annual Tattoo — July 27, 2019Fort Henry Tattoo: Fort Henry - July 27, 2019


19. The Kick & Push Festival — Dates to be announcedThe Kick and Push Festival 2019: The Grand Theatre - Dates TBD


20. Taste of Kingston Festival — July 28, 2019Taste of Kingston Festival 2019: Confederation Park: July 28, 2019


21. 2nd Annual Oysterfest — Dates to be announced2nd Annual Oysterfest: Spearhead Brewing Company - Dates TBD


22. Music in the Park — All Month LongMusic In The Park: Downtown Kingston - All month long


23. Beer & Bites Food Tour — Various DaysBeer & Bites Food Tour: Starts at Stone City Ales - Various Days


24. Hop on, Hop Off Trolley Tours — DailyHop on, Hop off Trolley Tours: Starts Downtown Kingston - Daily


25. Margaritaville & Beach Country Tribute — July 30, 2019Margaritaville & Beach County Tribute: 1000 Islands Cruises July 30, 2019

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