May welcomes the return of iconic Canadian attractions in Kingston. Explore Fort Henry, cruise the 1000 Islands, experience Kingston’s history on a trolley tour, or go back in time on a Titanic-era steamliner.
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. Mother’s Day Brunch
- All day brunch
- Make a reservation
- View our list of Mother’s Day experiences
2. K-Pass
- Get a 24h, 48h, or 72h K-pass
- View the attractions included in the K-pass (tours, attractions, museums and more)
- Learn more about the guided tours included in the K-pass.
3. The BIG Art Show
- Free admission
- Opening reception on May 2
- Learn more online
4. S.S. Keewatin tours
- Available May-October
- Book tickets online
5. Spring Reverb
- Takes place in downtown Kingston and the Inner Harbour
- View lineup and book tickets online
6. Bellevue House National Historic Site
7. Kayak rentals
- Rent a kayak online
- View all rentals including bike rental, canoe rentals, and more.
8. Spring Metal Rocks show & sale
- Free admission
- In the Malting Tower (room 311 on the top 3rd floor)
9. HomeGrown Live Music Festival
- View our HomeGrown Live Music Festival 2025 story for more details
- View the schedule online
10. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
- View the sightseeing or dining cruises
- Book tickets online
11. Ottawa REDBLACKS Fan Fest & Open Practice
12. Drag show & karaoke with Bekka Blake
- No cover charge
- Free parking available
13. Fort Henry National Historic Site
- Tickets: $10–$20, $65 for families (2 adults, 3 youth)
14. Gunguo Sculpture Farm
- Tickets: $18.88
- Includes, guided tour of sculpture exhibition, 2km+ of sculpture trails, meet the artists, and more.
- Indoor Gallery in Historical Farmhouse
- Book tickets online
15. Meta4 string quartet
- Folk/early contemporary music
- Tickets: $53–$72 (students are free)
- Book tickets online
16. Great Canadian Cheese Festival
- Tickets: $25 $200 (general admission, family passes, and more)
- Book tickets online
- View the vendors, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, and tastings.
17. Kingston Food Tours
- Classic Kingston Tours available Wed.–Sun.
- Tapas Tour available Fri. & Sat.
- Book tickets online
18. Cirque de Paris
19. Kingston Trolley Tours
- Adult (16+) $39.50, Child (2–15) $32.50
- Book tickets online
20. Art After Dark
- Take a free walking tour of participating galleries and get a chance to win $500 towards the purchase of original art.
21. Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
- Rock music
- Book tickets online
22. Monster Spectacular
- A motorsports family show
- Book tickets online
- Follow us on Instagram to take part in an upcoming contest to win tickets: @visitkingstonca
23. Science Rendezvous Kingston
- Free admission
- View chemistry experiments, physics demonstrations, robots, and special on-stage shows.
- Free Kingston Trolley services and parking is available. View details online.
- Here’s a sneak peak on what to expect: Science Rendezvous Kingston
24. Explore Canadian military history
- Tickets: $4.43–$8.85, $22.12 for families (2 Adults and 3 children)
- Book tickets online
25. Creative Kingston Walking Tours
- Includes film tours, music tours, and literary tours
- All walking tours are available to read or listen to online
Events just in
- Dinosaurs Among Us | PumpHouse | Tues.–Sat., 10 am– 5 pm
- Haunted Walks | Starts at the Visitor Information Centre | Daily
