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25 Things to Do in Kingston: Holiday Edition

By Visit Kingston

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The holidays are fast approaching, and Kingston is bustling more than ever. From holiday markets and craft sales to festive concerts, light tours and live theatre, Kingston offers plenty to do all season long throughout November and December.

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1. Kingston Christmas Harbour Show

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    Kingston Christmas Harbour Show

    Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
    Nov. 21, 9 am–4 pm

2. Mackinnon Brothers Holiday Market 

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    Mackinnon Brothers Holiday Market

    MacKinnon Brothers Brewing
    Nov. 20–22, 27–29

3. Nighttime Santa Claus Parade

  • Family-friendly event
  • Festive floats and lights through downtown Kingston
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    Nighttime Santa Claus Parade

    Downtown
    Nov. 21, 5–9 pm

4. All Things Christmas: Gifts and Art Sale

  • Handmade gifts and artwork from local artists
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    All Things Christmas: Gifts and Art Sale

    Kingston Symphony Warehouse
    Nov. 27–29

5. The Nutcracker

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    The Nutcracker

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Nov. 25–26

6. It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken

  • A new musical with songs by The Tragically Hip
  • Many local hotels and Inns are offering deals when you book show tickets AND stay a night in Kingston, check out our packages page to learn more.
  • Book tickets 
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    It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Oct. 22–Nov. 8

7. Castagnata Christmas Market

  • Holiday market with Italian treats and vendors
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    Castagnata Christmas Market

    Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston
    Nov. 22, 11 am–3 pm

8. Festive Friday

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    Festive Friday

    Downtown Kingston
    Nov. 13, 5–8 pm

9. Fat Goose Craft Fair

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    Fat Goose Craft Fair

    Grant Hall, 35 University Ave
    Nov. 29, 10 am–4 pm

10. Kingston Food Tours

  • Guided tasting tours of downtown Kingston’s restaurants and food shops
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    Kingston Food Tours

    Downtown Kingston
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11. Kingston Holiday Market

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    Kingston Holiday Market

    Tett Centre
    Nov. 28–29, Dec. 5–6, 12–13


12. See a Christmas Movie at The Screening Room

  • Catch a holiday classic at Kingston’s downtown independent cinema
  • Learn more
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    See a Christmas Movie at The Screening Room

    The Screening Room
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13. Holiday Studio Sale

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    Holiday Studio Sale

    Tett Centre
    Dec. 5–6, 11–12, 11 am–3 pm

14. Holiday Shopping Passport

  • Shop local and collect stamps for a chance to win prizes
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    Holiday Shopping Passport

    Downtown
    Daily, Nov. 13–Dec. 24

15. Christmas with The Ennis Sisters

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    Christmas with The Ennis Sisters

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Dec. 9, 7:30 pm

16. Candlelight Christmas

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    Candlelight Christmas

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Dec. 14–16, 7:30 pm

17. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Present: A Celtic Family Christmas

  • Live Celtic music
  • Holiday fiddle and dance performance
  • Book tickets
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    Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Present: A Celtic Family Christmas

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Dec. 18, 7:30 pm

18. Christmas Light Trolley Tour

  • Tour Kingston’s festive light displays by trolley
  • Book tickets
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    Christmas Light Trolley Tour

    Starts at 209 Ontario St.
    Daily

19. Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk

  • Guided, mindful walk in nature to mark the winter solstice
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    Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk

    Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
    Dec. 21, 7 am

20. Grand Menorah Lighting

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    Grand Menorah Lighting

    Chabad Kingston (251 Brock St)
    Dec. 7, 4:30 pm

21. A Celtic Christmas

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    Celtic Christmas

    The RCHA Club
    Dec. 18, 8 pm

22. Kingston Potters’ Guild Holiday Sale 2026

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    Kingston Potters’ Guild Holiday Sale 2026

    Tett Centre
    Nov. 19–22, various times

23. Grand Slam of Curling

  • Pro curling tournament
  • Watch the world’s top curlers compete
  • Book tickets
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    Grand Slam of Curling

    Slush Puppie Place
    Dec. 15–20

24. Holiday Spa Visit

  • Unwind during the busy season with a relaxing spa day
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    Holiday Spa Visit

    Cher-mere spa
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25. 2026 Santa Shuffle Kingston Fun Run & Elf Walk

  • Family-friendly fun run and walk
  • Supports The Salvation Army
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    2026 Santa Shuffle Kingston Fun Run & Elf Walk

    Salvation Army Kingston Citadel
    Dec. 5, 10 am

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