Downtown Kingston BIA: Your Key to Thriving Local Events

As a Downtown Kingston BIA member, you benefit by the various signature events produced annually and partnerships with third-party event organizers, such as Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Writersfest, and Spring Reverb. Bookmark this page, share it with your staff, and check it regularly for updates on opportunities to participate in these events and benefit from the increased visitor engagement they bring to our vibrant downtown core.

Here's how you can make the most of our event lineup:

Stay Informed: Keep an eye on our event calendar to plan ahead and coordinate your business activities with upcoming events.

Participate Actively: Take advantage of opportunities to showcase your business at events, such as sponsoring activities, hosting special promotions, or setting up a booth.

Engage with Visitors: Welcome event attendees to your business by offering exclusive discounts, providing helpful information about the event, or creating a themed experience related to the event.

Build Partnerships: Connect with other BIA members and event organizers to create collaborative promotions or experiences that benefit your business and the community as a whole.

By staying connected with the Downtown Kingston BIA and actively participating in our diverse range of events, your business can reap the rewards of increased visibility, foot traffic, and customer engagement, fostering a thriving local economy and community spirit.

Downtown Kingston 2025 Event Production Calendar

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Event nameStart DateEnd DateEvent TypeLocationMore info
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January 2024
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Lunar New YearWednesday, January 29, 2025Sunday, February 16, 2025BIA Production
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FEBRUARY
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Spirit of WinterSaturday, February 01, 2025Monday, February 17, 2025BIA Blockbuster EventSpringer Market Square
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KingstonliciousMonday, February 03, 2025Friday, February 28, 2025Third Party Production
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Valentine's DayFriday, February 14, 2025Friday, February 14, 2025Recognized Days
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Family DayMonday, February 17, 2025Monday, February 17, 2025Recognized Days
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KCFFWednesday, February 26, 2025Sunday, March 02, 2025Third Party ProductionDowntown Wide
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MARCH
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KingstonliciousSaturday, March 01, 2025Monday, March 31, 2025Third Party ProductionDowntown Wide
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Mother's DaySunday, May 11, 2025Sunday, May 11, 2025Recognized Days
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MAY
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Homegrown LiveSaturday, May 03, 2025Saturday, May 03, 2025Third Party ProductionDowntown Wide
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Mother's DaySunday, May 11, 2025Sunday, May 11, 2025Recognized Days
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Celebrate Summer Season ShiftMonday, May 13, 2024Friday, May 17, 2024BIA InhouseDowntown Wide
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Flowers outMonday, May 13, 2024Friday, May 17, 2024BIA InhouseDowntown Wide
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Art After Dark (Spring)Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025BIA ProductionDowntown Wide
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Spring ReverbThursday, May 29, 2025Sunday, June 01, 2025Third Party ProductionKPP
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JUNE
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Cannonball Crush/YGK BeerfestSaturday, June 08, 2024Saturday, June 08, 2024Third Party ProductionFort Henry
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Pride ParadeSaturday, June 14, 2025Saturday, June 14, 2025Third Party Production
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Father's DaySunday, June 15, 2025Sunday, June 15, 2025Recognized Days
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Movies in the SquareThursday, June 19, 2025Thursday, August 28, 2025BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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National Indigenous Peoples DaySaturday, June 21, 2025Saturday, June 21, 2025Recognized Days
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Kickin' it CountryFriday, June 27, 2025Friday, August 29, 2025BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Princess Street PromenadeSaturday, June 22, 2024Saturday, June 22, 2024BIA Production
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Music in the Park (MITP)Saturday, June 22, 2024Saturday, June 22, 2024BIA ProductionConfed Park
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Skeleton Park Arts Festival (Sidewalk Mural)Friday, June 21, 2024Sunday, June 23, 2024Third Party ProductionSydenham Street
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Summer Fun on SydenhamSaturday, June 21, 2025Friday, September 26, 2025BIA ProductionSydenham Street
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Skeleton Park Arts FestivalSaturday, June 21, 2025Sunday, June 22, 2025Third Party ProductionSkeleton Park
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Yoga in Battery ParkSunday, June 29, 2025Sunday, September 21, 2025BIA ProductionBattery Park
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MITPSaturday, June 29, 2024Saturday, June 29, 2024BIA ProductionConfed Park
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Saturday SessionsSunday, June 29, 2025Saturday, August 23, 2025BIA ProductionConfed Park
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Swingin' SummerWednesday, June 25, 2025Wednesday, August 27, 2025BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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JULY
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Canada Day - People's Parade TBDMonday, July 01, 2024Saturday, July 1, 2024BIA ProductionDowntown Wide
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Salsa in the SquareTuesday, July 2, 2024Tuesday, July 4, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Salsa in the SquareTuesday, July 02, 2024Tuesday, July 02, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Canada Day - Parade of PeopleTuesday, July 01, 2025Tuesday, July 01, 2025BIA ProductionDowntown Wide
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Salsa in the SquareTuesday, July 08, 2025Tuesday, September 09, 2025BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Kingston Buskers RendezvousThursday, July 10, 2025Sunday, July 13, 2025BIA Blockbuster EventDowntown Wide
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Downtown CountryFriday, July 12, 2024Friday, July 12, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Chef DemosSaturday, July 05, 2025Saturday, August 23, 2025BIA ProductionAmphitheatre
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Screen-Free SaturdaysSaturday, July 05, 2025Saturday, August 23, 2025BIA ProductionSydenham Street
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Yoga in Battery ParkSunday, July 14, 2024Sunday, July 14, 2024BIA ProductionBattery Park
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Salsa in the SquareTuesday, July 16, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Rockin' the SquareFriday, July 25, 2025Friday, July 25, 2025City of KingstonSpringer Market Square
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Black Block Party in honour of Emancipation DaySaturday, July 26, 2025Saturday, July 26, 2025City of KingstonConfed Park
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Yoga in Battery ParkSunday, July 28, 2024Sunday, July 28, 2024BIA ProductionBattery Park
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AUGUST
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Movies in the SquareThursday, August 01, 2024Thursday, August 01, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Downtown CountryFriday,August 2, 2024Friday,August 2, 2024BIA ProductionSpringer Market Square
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Princess Street PromenadeSaturday, August 02, 2025Saturday, August 02, 2025BIA Blockbuster EventPrincess St
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Women's Art FestivalSaturday, August 09, 2025Sunday, August 10, 2025Third Party ProductionCity Park
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SEPTEMBER
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Queen's Sidewalk SaleSaturday, September 06, 2025Saturday, September 06, 2025Third Party ProductionQueen's
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Intercultural Arts FestivalSunday, September 14, 2025Sunday, September 14, 2025City of KingstonConfed Park
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Princess Street PromenadeSaturday, September 20, 2025Saturday, September 20, 2025BIA Blockbuster EventDowntown Wide
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Art After Dark (Fall)Friday, September 26, 2025Friday, September 26, 2025BIA ProductionDowntown Wide
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National Day of Truth of ReconciliationTuesday, September 30, 2025Tuesday, September 30, 2025Recognized Days
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WritersFestTBDTBDThird Party Production
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OCTOBER
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Open Farms Harvest Event - City Hall/MarketTBDTBDCity of KingstonCity Hall/Market - T. Snow
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Homecoming Thursday, October 16, 2025Saturday, October 18, 2025Third Party Production
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NOVEMBER
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Remembrance DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Tuesday, November 11, 2025Recognized Days
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Festive FridayFriday, November 14, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025BIA Production
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Santa Parade/Tree LightingSaturday, November 22, 2025Saturday, November 22, 2025BIA ProductionPrincess St/SMS
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DECEMBER
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TBD Events: 3rd Princess Street Promenade, Vintage Market, Brock Street Block PartyThis event calendar is a live calendar and subject to change. Please be sure to bookmark it and visit often.