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25 things to do in Kingston this January

By Visit Kingston

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From skating in the square to cozy indoor activities, live performances, and unforgettable culinary experiences, start the new year strong in Kingston.

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. Public Skating

  • Free Skating, skates available for rent at Trailhead

  • Open to everyone

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    Public skating

    Springer Market Square
    Daily, 8 am–10 pm

2. Into the Woods 

  • Telling the story of "Into the Woods", a book by the Brothers Grimm, this play includes fairytale characters and a whimsical storyline 

  • Live Theatre

  • Book tickets online

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    Into The Woods

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Jan. 9–25

3. Paint with wool: needle-felted landscape

  • Create beautiful landscapes using needle felting techniques

  • 2.5 Hour workshop

  • Book tickets online

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    Paint with wool: needle-felted landscape

    Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning
    Jan. 8, 6–8:30 pm

4. A Fantastical Medical Bestiary

  • Experience an exhibition where medicine and mythology collide

  • Family friendly 

  • Limited time exhibition

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    A Fantastical Medical Bestiary

    Museum of Health Care
    Wed.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm

5. The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals 

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    The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

    Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning
    Jan. 21–24, 7 pm

6. All you can eat pasta night 

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    All you can eat pasta night

    Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston
    Jan. 20, 4:30–6:30 pm

7. Escape Rooms

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    Escape Rooms

    Improbable Escapes
    Daily

8. Kingston Frontenacs vs. Ottawa 67s

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    Kingston Frontenacs vs. Ottawa 67s

    Slush Puppie Place
    Jan. 2, 7 pm

9. Road Apples: a tribute to The Tragically Hip

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    Road Apples: a tribute to The Tragically Hip

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Jan. 10, 7:30 pm

10. Indoor rock climbing

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    Indoor rock climbing

    Boiler Room Climbing Gym
    Daily

11. Queeraversary 2!

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    Queeraversary 2!

    Broom Factory
    Jan. 9, 8–10 pm

12. Stoked Sauna

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    Stoked Sauna

    Frontenac Club
    Thurs.–Sun., Various Times

13. Last Boat on the Lake

  • Follows the Great Lakes commercial fisheries through a trip along the great lakes, touching on aspects of Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishing

  • Book tickets online

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    Last Boat on the Lake

    Great Lakes Museum
    Jan. 16, 7 pm

14. Domino Theatre presents W;t 

  • Live theatre

  • A play following Dr. Vivian Bearings journey with advanced ovarian cancer

  • Book tickets online

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    Domino Theatre presents W;t

    Domino Theatre
    Jan., 15–17, 22–24, 29–30, 7:30 pm & 31, 2 pm

15. Explore Canadian Military History

  • Explore exhibitions on the history of Canadian Military

  • Reopens January 4th 2026

  • Book tickets online

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    Explore Canadian Military History

    Military Communications and Electronics Museum
    Mon.–Thurs., 10 am–3:30 pm, Fri., 9 am–2:30 pm

16. Open Stage Drag Show

  •  Happening at The Grad Club

  • Open stage drag

  • $5 pay at the door

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    Open Stage Drag Show

    The Grad Club
    Jan. 7, 8–10:30 pm

17. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing 

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    Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing

    Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
    Daily

18. Kingston Food Tours

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    Kingston Food Tours

    Starts at Visitor Information Centre
    Wed.–Sun., 11 am–1 pm & Fri.–Sat., 3–5 pm

19. Pottery Painting

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    Pottery Painting

    Crock a Doodle
    Tues.–Sun.

20. Hotel California: the original tribute to The Eagles

  • A world class tribute for The Eagles starting in the 80s up to now

  • One night only

  • Book tickets online

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    Hotel California: the original tribute to The Eagles

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Jan. 16, 7:30 pm

21. Yoga and Relaxation

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    Yoga and Relaxation

    Symphony Spa & Yoga
    Mon.–Sat.

22. Swan Lake

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    Swan Lake

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Jan. 29, 7 pm

23. Drag Bingo

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    Drag Bingo

    Daft Brewing
    Jan. 8, 7–11 pm

24. Dinosaurs Among Us

  • Explore this interactive dinosaur exhibition 

  • Family friendly

  • Limited time exhibition

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    Dinosaurs Among Us

    PumpHouse Museum
    Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm

25. The Grand Shanghai Circus

  • Come watch these professional athletes perform, including dance, costumes, music and scenery

  • Book tickets online

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    The Grand Shanghai Circus

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    Jan. 30, 7:30 pm

 

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