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25 things to do in August in Kingston

By Visit Kingston

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The summer season rolls on into another exciting month of activity in Kingston. Between summer festivals, live music, sports, and the return of the Kick & Push Festival, there’s no shortage of opportunities to make the most of the season!

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1. Murney Fest

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    Murney Fest

    Murney Tower
    August 3–4

2. Movie Night

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    Movie Night

    Kingston Penitentiary
    August 16, 17, 23, 24, 7 pm

3. Emancipation Day celebrations

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    Emancipation Day celebrations

    Various locations
    August 1–3

4. Doors Open Kingston & Area

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    Doors Open Kingston & Area

    Various museum sites
    August 24, 10 am–4 pm

5. Kick & Push Festival

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    Kick & Push Festival

    Various locations
    Until August 18

6. Princess Street Promenade

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    Princess Street Promenade

    Princess Street
    August 3, 10 am–5 pm

7. Women’s Art Festival

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    Women's Art Festival

    City Park
    August 10, 10 am–4 pm

8. Candlelight tributes: Coldplay and ABBA

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    Candlelight tributes: Coldplay and ABBA

    Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
    August 25, 6:30 and 8:15 pm

9. Back to the Farm

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    Back to the Farm

    MacKinnon Brothers Brewery
    August 18, 11 am–10:30 pm

10. Sheep Dog Trials Festival

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    Sheep Dog Trials Festival

    Grass Creek Park
    August 9–11

11. Salsa in the Square

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    Salsa in the Square

    Springer Market Square
    Tuesdays, 6:30–10 pm

12. Sick City outdoor guided tour

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    Sick City outdoor guided tour

    Starts at the Museum of Health Care
    Fri–Sat, 10:30–11:30 am, 2–3 pm

13. Sunset Ceremony

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    Sunset Ceremony

    Fort Henry
    August 14, 7–8:30 pm

14. Live music at Juniper Cafe

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    Live music at Juniper Cafe

    Juniper Cafe (King St.)
    Saturdays, 4–6 pm

15. Greek Fest

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    Greek Fest

    Greek Orthodox Church
    August 17, 11 am–11 pm

16. Tunes 4 Tails: Miss Emily, The Wildnerness, Evan Rotella

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    Tunes 4 Tails: Miss Emily, The Wilderness, Evan Rotella

    Springer Market Square
    August 23, 7 pm

17. Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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    Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

    Starts at the Visitor Information Centre
    Daily

18. Ontario Boccia Championship

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    Ontario Boccia Championship

    Slush Puppie Place
    August 10–11

19. Garden Island ship graveyard tour by kayak

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    Garden Island ship graveyard tour by kayak

    Starts at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
    Daily

20. Gary Gulman: Misfit stand-up tour

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    Gary Gulman: Misfit stand-up tour

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    August 31, 8 pm

21. Open Farm Days

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    Open Farm Days

    Frontenac and Kingston
    August 16–31

22. Tribute to Bluesfest

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    Tribute to Bluesfest

    RCHA Club
    August 22–24

23. Discovery cruise on the Island Belle

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    Discovery cruise on the Island Belle

    Departs from Crawford Wharf
    Daily

24. Bike rentals & tours

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    Bike rentals & tours

    Ahoy Rentals
    Daily

25. Kingston Food Tours

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    Kingston Food Tours

    Starts at the Visitor Information Centre
    Fri, Sat, Sun

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