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25 things to do in July in Kingston

By Visit Kingston

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Summer is officially here and it’s time to celebrate! With hot, sunny days and cool, relaxing evenings, July marks the return of a variety of attractions to Kingston. From our world-famous Buskers Rendezvous and music festivals to boat cruises and snorkeling, July is packed with events you won’t want to miss.

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. Canada Day celebration

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    Canada Day celebration

    Confederation Park
    July 1

2. Sunset dinner cruise

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    Sunset dinner cruise

    Crawford Wharf
    Daily, 6:30 pm

3. Fort Henry Tattoo

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    Fort Henry Tattoo

    Fort Henry
    July 19, 7–9:30 pm

4. PAW Patrol Live!

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    PAW Patrol Live!

    Slush Puppie Place
    July 26–27

5. Little League U13 Canadian Championships

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    Little League U13 Canadian Championships

    Cricket Field
    July 12–23

6. Kingston Trolley Tours

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    Kingston Trolley Tours

    Visitor Information Centre
    Daily

7. Jazz brunch

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    Jazz brunch

    Black Dog Tavern
    Sundays, 11:30 am–2:30 pm

8. Rockin' the Square

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    Rockin' the Square

    Springer Market Square
    July 25

9. Neptune & Salacia diving

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    Neptune & Salacia diving

    Portsmouth Olympic Harbour marina
    Tues.–Sun.

10. Berry picking

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    Blueberry and raspberry Berry picking

    Fruition Berry Farm
    Daily

11. Movies in the Square

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    Movies in the Square

    Springer Market Square
    July 3, 17, 24, 31

12. Bellevue House

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    Bellevue House National Historic Site

    35 Centre Street
    Thurs.–Mon., 10 am–5 pm

13. Textile installation: "They are loved"

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    Textile installation: "They are loved"

    Museum of Health Care
    Daily, 10 am–5 pm

14. Vintage market

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    Montreal Street Vintage market

    Montreal Street
    Jul. 20, 10 am–5 pm

15. Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

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    Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

    Downtown
    July 10–13

16. Life drawing for all 

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    Life drawing for all

    Tett Centre
    July 8 & 15, 6:30–8:30 pm

17. Kingston Triathlon/Duathon 

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    Kingston Triathlon/Duathon

    Constantine Arena, CFB Kingston
    July 20

18. Sourfest

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    Sourfest

    Daft Brewing
    July 19, noon–8 pm

19. Paddleboard and kayak rentals 

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    Paddleboard and kayak rentals

    Ahoy Rentals
    Daily

20. National Youth Orchestra of Canada

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    National Youth Orchestra of Canada

    Isabel Bader Centre
    July 19, 7:30 pm

21. Outdoor escape rooms

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    Outdoor escape rooms

    Improbable Escapes
    Daily

22. Gord Bamford 

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    The Abstraction is Not the Reality: Peter Sramek solo exhibition

    Tett Centre
    July 4–9, noon–5 pm

23. Kingston Pen Tours

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    Kingston Pen Tours

    Kingston Penitentiary
    Daily

24. Salsa in the Square

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    Salsa in the Square

    Springer Market Square
    Tuesdays starting July 8, 6:30–10 pm

25. Kingston Food Tours

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    Kingston Food Tours

    Starts at the Visitor Information Centre
    Wed.–Sun.

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