Kingston Weekend Events June 26 to 28

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Jun 25, 2026  •  Last updated 2 days ago  • 

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NOTE: Friday is a PA Day for Limestone District School Board students, as their last day of school was Thursday. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s final day for students is Monday, June 28.

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1. Kingston Art Fest in City Park

Weekend, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. (extended until 8 p. m. on Friday) at City Park, 79 Barrie St.: Head over to Art Fest Kingston this weekend and enjoy creativity and culture right in downtown Kingston at City Park. This annual event features over 200 talented artists from Ontario and Quebec showcasing various handmade items and fine art pieces. For more details, visit kingstonartistevents. com/pages/artfest-kingston.

2. Canada celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026

Saturday, 1 to 9 p. m. at Springer Market Square, 1 Market St.: Springer Market Square will buzz with excitement as it transforms into an all-day interactive FIFA World Cup fan zone. This free family-friendly event is part of Canada’s Celebrates FIFA World Cup Tour – a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative featuring stops across selected communities throughout Canada; Kingston is thrilled to be included! Matches being screened include Panama vs. England at 5 p. m., followed by Colombia vs. Portugal at 7:30 p. m. For further information, check out visitkingston. ca/worldcup26/canada-celebrates-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/.

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3. Theatre Kingston’s sixth annual Garden and Derby Party

Friday, from 7 p. m. to11 p. m. at1 Emily St.: Join Theatre Kingston for a delightful evening under starry skies at Historic Edgewater House where guests can mingle while enjoying food festivities wearing their Fabulous Derby Hats as they kick off Theatre Kingston’s New Season for ’26/27. It’s sure going to be great fun! Year after year attendees claim it’s one of their best experiences at a fundraiser. Ticket info available at canadahelps. org/en/charities/theatre-kingston/events/theatre-kingston-garden-and-derby-party/.

4. Second annual Puppies and Jazz

Sunday ,5 P. M. to8 P. M. at The Caesar Company ,177 Princess St.: Enjoy smooth jazz alongside wagging tails during this fun-filled evening that combines live music with community support for an important cause. This gathering invites everyone out for an unforgettable night benefiting Kingston4 Paws Service Dogs. A memorable evening awaits featuring Craig Jones along with The20th Century Jazz Band. Guests can also meet these amazing puppies starting their journey toward becoming life-changing companions for those who need them. It’s truly unique chance connect with what drives Kingston4 Paws’ mission while witnessing firsthand how impactful these animals will be withinourcommunity. Ticketsare$10(availableinadvanceandatthedoor). Formoreinfo , visitcanadahelps. org/en/charities/kingston-4-paws-service-dogs/events/2nd-annual-puppies-jazz/.

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5. Waterside Summer Series, on Amherst Island

Saturday , at315PM, WATERSIDE1955 Stella40 Foot Stella : This five-concertseries marks31years world-classmusic within one Ontario’ mostbeautifulunexpectedsettings, in quainthistoric St Paul’s Church. The2026seasonwill featureafive-afternoon concertsthat runfromlate Juneuntilmid-August, presenting Junoand Opus-awardwinningensemblesandinternationally touring soloists. Firstconcertthis Saturday June27 welcomes The New Orford String Quartetfeaturing Jonathan Crowe, andrewwan, Sahron Wei, and Cameron Crozman. The second concert occurs Friday July19 starring Bryan Chengwithsister Silvie Cheng, the virtuosi duo knownas The Cheng2Duo. Amherst Islandis justhalf-an-hourawayfromdowntown Kingstonduringashortferryridethat departsfrom Millhaven. Concert-goerscan grablunchatthe Back Kitchenor enjoyapicniconthelawnsat St. Paul’sbeforethe show. For ticketinfoandmore checkout watersidemusic. caoremailmusicwaterside@gmail. com.

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6. Fiesta Latina

Saturday, noon until5 PMat Lake Ontario Park290 King St., W.: Get readyfor aday filledwithmusic, culture, yummyfood, dancing, familyactivities, andgreatmemories. Bringalong familyor friendsandjoinus inthecelebrationof Latin culturebythebeautiful waterfront. Admissionisfree. For moredetails headto facebook. com/share/1JJsqs1rt U/.

7. Meltdown Mayhem-Kingston Roller Derby Triple Header

Saturday , startingat2 PM atthe Memorial Centre303York St.: Doors openat1PMwith first whistleblowingoffat2PM. Games include KRDjrsagainst Simcoe Jrs, Rogue Warriorsfacingoff against Striking Vikings, and Skateful Dead takingonthe Bombshell Battalion. Getinformationandticketsavailableat kingstonrollerderby. com/.Thishasnotloadedyet, butyourarticlecontinuesbelow.Ifyouwouldlikeinclusioninthe Weekend Spotlightplease submityoureventinformationtwoweeksaheadto Kingston Events@sunmedia. ca. Includeabrief descriptionoftheevent, address, time, name, andphone numberofwhoissubmittinginformation-allwithinbodyoftheemail.

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