25 things to do in August in Kingston 2019

By Visit Kingston

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It’s August. What else is there to do besides grabbing a cold one on the patio and soaking up every last drop of that good sunshine? We’re in the heart of the festival season and some of our favourites have returned like the Wolfe Island Music Festival, Back to the Farm, the Limestone City Blues Fest, and so many more.

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


1. Thousand Islands Open at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour — August 2-4, 2019

1. Thousand Islands Open at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour — August 2-4, 2019

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2. Princess Street Promenade 2019: Downtown Kingston - August 2, 2019

3. Hop On, Hop Off Trolley Tours start at the Visitor Information Centre — Daily

Hop on, Hop off Trolley Tours: Starts at the Visitor Information Centre Daily

4. K-Town Triathlon in Downtown Kingston — August 4, 2019

K-Town Triathlon: Downtown Kingston - August 4, 2019

5. Campfire Songs at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum — Thursdays in August

5. Campfire Songs At The Mac: MacLauchlan Woodworking Museum - Thursday

6. Guided Fishing Tours with Blue Rock Charters — August 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2019

6. Guided Fishing Tours: Blue Rock Charters- August 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

7. Emerald Music Festival on Amherst Island — August 9-11, 2019

7. Emerald Music Festival: Amherst Island - August 9-11, 2019

8. Kingston Pen Tours at the Kingston Penitentiary — All Month Long

8. Kingston Pen Tours: The Kingston Penitentiary - All Month Long

9. Wolfe Island Music Festival — August 9–10, 2019

Wolfe Island Music Festival: Wolfe Island - August 10-11, 2019

10. Chef Cooking Demos 2019 in Downtown Kingston — Saturdays at 11 am

10. Chef Cooking Demos: Downtown Kingston - Saturdays at 11am

11. CORK International Regattas — August 7-24, 2019

Cork International Regattas: Portsmouth Olympic Harbor - August 7-24, 2019

12. Big Band Music Lunch & Dinner Cruise with 1000 Islands Cruises — August 13, 2019

Big Band Music Lunch & Dinner Cruise: 1000 Islands Cruises - August 13 2019

13. Classic Kingston Food Tours start at the Visitor Information Centre —Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Classic Kingston Food Tour: Starts at the Visitor Information Centre - Wednesdays - Sundays

14. The Michael Jackson HIStory Show at the Grand Theatre — August 16, 2019

The Michael Jackson History Show: The Grand Theatre - August 16, 2019

15. 1000 Islands Poker Run at Confederation Basin — August 16 + 17, 2019

1000 Islands Poker Run: Confederation Basin - August 16 + 17, 2019

16. Movies in the Square — Thursday Evenings

16. Movies in the Square: Springer Market Square - Thursday Evenings

17. Midsummer Festival at Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary — August 17, 2019

17. Midsummer Festival: Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary - August 17, 2019.

18. Tett & Isabel Free Summer Tours — Fridays, 12-1 pm

Tett & Isabel Free Summer Tours: The Tett Centre - Fridays, 12-1pm

19. 38th Annual Kingston Women’s Art Festival in City Park — August 18, 2019



20. Back to the Farm: Beer & Music Festival at MacKinnon Brothers Brewery — August 18, 2019

Back to the Farm: Beer & Music Festival - Mackinnon Brothers Brewery - August 18, 2019

21. Explore a Museum in Kingston — Hours Vary

21. Explore a Kingston Museum: Various Locations - Hours Vary

22. Limestone City Blues Festival in Downtown Kingston — August 22-25, 2019

22. Limestone City Blues Festival: Downtown Kingston - August 22-25, 2019

23. Music in the Park 2019 in Downtown Kingston — Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

23. Music in the Park: Downtown Kingston - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

24. Kingston Walking Tours start at the Visitor Information Centre—  Daily at 4 PM

24. Kingston Walking Tour: Starts at the Visitor Information Centre - Daily at 4pm

25. Limestone City Car Classic in Lake Ontario Park — August 31, 2019

25. Limestone City Car Classic: Lake Ontario Park - August 31, 2019

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