25 things to do in Kingston this October

Spooky season is here! October in Kingston means exciting events and activities all throughout the month, from family friendly Halloween activities and live performances, spooky nights out, and haunting tours. 

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. It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken 

• A new musical with songs by The Tragically Hip 
• Book tickets online 

2. Tett After Dark

• 19+ enchanted forest fundraiser
• Enchanting attire or whimsical costumes encouraged
• Book tickets online

3. Fort Fright

• Scary Attraction / Haunted house experience
• On select Thursdays, Dark Night experiences are available. Lights out. Only provided flashlights are allowed.
• Fort Fright experiences available Thursdays–Sundays, starting October 8
• Book tickets online

4. Tour the S.S. Keewatin

• Discover the history of one of the last remaining Titanic era steam ships
• Book tickets online 

5. Kingston Pen Tours

• Book tickets: standard tour, express tour, extended tour
• Available daily, subject to availability

6. Montreal Street Vintage Market

• Street market shopping
• Vintage finds
• Learn more

7. Kingston Writersfest

• Listen to bestselling authors and emerging voices across genres
• Four days only October 1-4
• Book tickets online

8. Ghost and Mystery Cruise

• Sail through Kingston's waters and listen to stories of death, murder, and mystery
• 90-minute cruise
• Book tickets online

9. Kingston Food Tours

• Classic tours and tapas tours available
• Book tickets online

10. The Haunted Walk

• Multiple tours available
• Book tickets online

11. Fall Colours Trolley Tour

• View the beautiful colours of fall in Kingston by trolley
• Book tickets online

12. Kingston's Witches Walk

• Family-friendly event
• Walk, dress up, dance, and support local charities.
• Learn more 

13. Witches Market

• Family-friendly event
• Witchy & magical vendors
• Learn more

14. Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

• Comedy show
• Book tickets online

15. Ria Mae

• All ages event
• Canadian singer and songwriter
• Book tickets online

16. Ghost and Mystery Trolley

• Travel around Kingston and listen to stories of ghosts, death and mystery
• 90-minute trolley ride
• Book tickets online

17. The Hip Experience

• Tribute to the sound and spirit of The Tragically Hip
• Book tickets online

18. Harvest Moon Celebration with David R. Maracle

• A celebration of harvest, gratitude, and the enduring traditions of Indigenous Peoples.
• Book tickets online

19. Music From Miles Around, Sponsored by Empire Life

• Free exhibition about Kingston’s music history with items from The Tragically Hip
• Book tickets online

20. The Stampeders...One More Time

• Live rock music 
• Book tickets online

21. Hidden Kingston City Tour

• Walking tour
• 90-minute adventure through the hidden side of Kingston
• Book tickets online

22. Escape rooms

• Indoor and outdoor adventures available
• View all escape room adventures

23. Bathhouse at The Belvedere

• Wellness experience
• Designed exclusively to balance mind and body
• Book online

24. Ari Cui Cui

• Children's entertainment
• Book tickets online

25. Fall Vinyl Records Sale

• Fundraising event run in support of the Kingston Symphony
• Learn more

Events just in

Kingston Square Foot Show | Tett Centre | October 16–18, 2026

Franco Foire | Kingston East Community Centre | October 17, 2026 10 am–2 pm

Queens Homecoming Football Game | Richardson Stadium | October 17, 2026,1 pm–4 pm

Gem Storm 2026 | St. Lawrence College | October 23–25