25 things to do in Kingston this March

From Maple Madness and March of the Museums to the return of Kingston Trolley Tours, there’s so much to see, do, and experience in Kingston this March.

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1. March of the Museums

• Free, family-friendly March Break festival featuring hands-on activities at museums and historic sites in Kingston and the surrounding area
• Explore history, heritage, and creativity through interactive experiences designed for all ages

2. Kingstonlicious signature events

• Signature events featuring local chefs and special guests collaborating on innovative menus

• From hands-on workshops to multi-course feasts that highlight Ontario ingredients, sustainability, and culinary talent

3. Polar plunge for Special Olympics Ontario

• The Polar Plunge invites individuals, organizations, and businesses to brave the cold in support of 23,000 athletes across Ontario, with all funds raised going toward vital programming and events
• Registration begins at 9:30 am, with on-site amenities including change rooms, hot tubs, refreshments, snacks, and soup

4. International Women's Day showcase

• Live performances and a fireside chat hosted by Miss Emily
• All ages welcome
• Buy tickets online

5. Kingston Trolley Tour

• Informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history

• 1 hour round trip

6. Curious George: The Golden Meatball

• A live-action, 60-minute musical aimed at young audiences and families

• Buy tickets online

7. Brian St-Pierre and Good Fortune

• Festive and intimate show, ranging from pop to folk, rock to ballad

• Buy tickets online

8. Classic Kingston Food Tour

• A walking tour of Kingston’s hip and historic downtown that blends tastings at top local restaurants with an insider’s perspective on the city’s history and culture

• Buy tickets online

9. Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

• Family-friendly performance

• Buy tickets online

10. Explore 40+ Kingstonlicious prix fixe menus

• Celebrate the city’s vibrant culinary community

• Offering menus at a range of price points, from casual meals under $25 to elevated dining experiences at $75

11. QMed Fights Cancer 

• An event organized by medical students at Queen’s University supporting brain cancer research in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society

• Buy tickets online

12. Memorial Centre Farmers' Market

• Kingston’s year-round local market held every Sunday rain, snow, or shine

• Enjoy hot foods & drinks, live music, artisan crafts, free arts activities and local vendors

13. The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others

• A touring, independent concert experience featuring soundtracks from The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar, and more, performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra

• Buy tickets online

14. Hands in Her Pockets

• A play that highlights the friction between the Hollywood dream, and theHollywood reality for deaf actors

• Buy tickets online

15. The Mahones

• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Canadian Irish punk bank

• Buy tickets online

16. Dinosaurs Among Us

• Discover how dinosaurs continue to thrive around us today

• Buy tickets online

17. Maple Madness

• Take a tractor drawn wagon ride to the sugar bush and learn how maple syrup is made in the olden days and how it's made today

• Enjoy freshly made pancakes with warm maple syrup

18. Improbable Escape Room

• Choose between indoor & outdoor escape rooms, theatrical games, outdoor adventures, and Wonderland Board Game Café

19. Visit the Great Lakes Museum

• Features interactive galleries, a massive collection of artifacts (over 4,000 items), and tours of the S.S. Keewatin, an Edwardian-era passenger steamship

20. A Fantastical Medical Bestiary

• Through objects and archival images, this exhibit explores how ideas about mythological animals have intersected with healing traditions through history

21. Haunted Walks

• Uncover the secrets of haunted hotels, hidden burial grounds, grave robbings, hangings at the old courthouse, and Kingston’s famous haunted courtyard

• Buy tickets online

22. Spring Equinox Forest Therapy Walk

• a guided, sensory-based experience to connect with nature, reducing stress and boosting immunity

23. The Celtic Kitchen Party

• A mix of traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish tunes as well as the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock

• Buy tickets online

24. Military Communications & Electronics Museum

• A must-see attraction in Kingston with over twenty thousand square feet of gallery space

• Department of National Defence-accredited institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Canadian military signals, communications, and electronics technology from Confederation to the present

25. The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

• A touring 14-piece ensemble of classical musicians and vocalists who reimagine iconic rock and metal anthems, such as Metallica, AC/DC, and Evanescence, in a "darkly" themed, candlelit setting

• Buy tickets online

Events just in

• To Shorten Winter's Sadness | St. George's Anglican Cathedral | March 12, 12 am