1. Big Paws in the Basin
Saturday, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St.: Join us for the 28th Annual Kingston Humane Society’s Big Paws Pledge Walk and Vendor Market. Big Paws is back at the basin for 2026 with a goal of raising $25,000. This fundraising event celebrates dogs and their owners with a fun community vibe. For more details or to pledge and donate, visit kingstonhumanesociety. akaraisin. com/ui/Big Paws2026/.
2. Road Trip Music Festival 2026
Saturday, 10 a. m. to 11 p. m., Downtown Kingston: The Road Trip Music Festival will take over downtown Kingston for an entire day of live music! Enjoy free performances along The Scenic Route (Princess Street) from 10 a. m. to 5:50 p. m., followed by a ticketed concert on the Main Stage at Springer Market Square starting at 6:30 p. m. For more information about artists and tickets, check out roadtripkingston. ca/.
3. Kings Town Renaissance Faire
Saturday at 10 a. m. to Sunday at 6 p. m. at Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Dr.: Step right up for the first annual Kingston and area Renaissance Festival on the stunning grounds of Fort Henry! Experience real metal jousting, live theatre magic, comedy acts, birds of prey shows, sword fighting, and so much more. And yes, you can dress up in costume too! Get early bird tickets and see the full schedule at faires. ca/kingstown.
4. Kingston Ribfest and Beer Show
Friday from 4 to 9 p. m., Saturday noon to 9 p. m., and Sunday noon to 6 p. m. at the Kingston Memorial Centre, 303 York St.: Celebrating its lucky thirteenth year in 2026 is the Kingston Ribfest and Craft Beer Show! Savor delicious BBQ ribs and chicken while enjoying an amazing selection of Ontario craft beverages alongside live music throughout the weekend – plus there’s a Kids Fun Zone! Admission is free; donations are welcome for Partners in Mission Food Bank at the gate. For further info visit kingstonribandbeerfest. com/.
5. Mega Kids Consignment Sale
Friday from 2-8 p. m., Saturday from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., at the Kingston Gospel Temple, 2295 Princess St.: Don’t miss one of Kingston’s biggest kids’ consignment sales! Find everything your growing family needs with thousands of quality items priced just right – from preemie sizes all through adult clothing including maternity wear too! Exciting news for this year – debit and credit cards are accepted now (though there’s a three percent surcharge). Entry fees are cash only: $5 for presale entry or $2 for general admission; kids under age twelve get in free! For more info visit facebook. com/share/19Khk W73rw/.
6. Kingston Superwalk 2026
Saturday from 9:15 a. m. to noon at Lake Ontario Park, 920 King St W.: Participate in this community event that raises awareness for those living with Parkinson’s disease along with their families! This family-friendly walk invites participants of all ages and abilities to come together as one community making positive changes together.
Admission is free but registering online beforehand is encouraged; although participation costs nothing we appreciate any donations made which help support those affected by Parkinson’s disease plus fund research toward better treatments and care options available today! For additional details go over to parkinson. ca/event/superwalk/.
7. Kingston Walks for Bladder Cancer
Sunday from 9:30 a. m. to noon at Lake Ontario Park ,920 King St. W.: Come join us as we celebrate hope during this walk aimed at raising vital funds & awareness supporting bladder cancer patients across Canada.
You can make an impact by donating , volunteering , or simply spreading word around ! This event unites survivors , families , healthcare advocates & bladder cancer community members sharing commitment towards progress & support. Don’t miss your chance-register today or make donations supporting our local efforts via fundraise. bladdercancercanada. org/ui/bccwalk26/pledge/registration/start/& be part meaningful change!
8. Party on the Pier
Sunday from 10 a. m. to three p. m. at The Great Lakes Museum ,55 Ontario St.: A fun-filled day awaits you during this free community celebration packed full activities suitable everyone ! Enjoy live music performances & family friendly games alongside tasty food choices while getting chance explore some iconic historical ships like S. S. Keewatin (self-guided tours select areas )with fees being $10 adults,$5 youth/kids under four entering totally free; tours run between ten AM until one PM. For further information regarding tour tickets please visit greatlakesmuseum. ca/party_on_the_pier_great_lakes_museum/.
9. Jumpstart Inclusive Playground – grand opening
Saturday ,11 AM -2PM @Shannon Park ,199 Wilson St.(near Maccauley&Daly streets north end): Join us celebrating official grand opening occasion Jumpstart Inclusive Playground located Shannon Park featuring rubber safety surfacing ramps allowing wheelchair/walker access alongside sensory-friendly elements designed inclusivity partners include Inclusive Play Project Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities City KIngston local foundations businesses individuals donors find out more inclusiveplayproject. com/.
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Starting Sept.10th-20th @Kingston Symphony Warehouse785 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. Unit7A : The annual book fair returns showcasing thousands used books across multiple categories such as music history Canadiana children literature poetry cooking science fiction fantasy collectibles etc Opening Night takes place Thursday September tenth with early access tickets available purchase early admission completely free remaining days proceeds support symphony’s performance outreach education programming discover kingstonsymphony. ca/pages/fundraising-events/.
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