May welcomes the return of iconic Canadian attractions in Kingston. Explore Fort Henry, cruise the 1000 Islands, experience Kingston’s history on a trolley tour, or go back in time on a Titanic-era steamliner.
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1. Mother’s Day Brunch
- All day brunch
- Make a reservation
2. K-Pass
- Get a 24h, 48h, or 72h K-pass
- View the attractions included in the K-pass (tours, attractions, museums and more)
- Learn more about the guided tours included in the K-pass.
3. The BIG Art Show
- Free admission
- Opening reception on May 2
- Learn more online
4. S.S. Keewatin tours
- Available May-October
- Book tickets online
5. Spring Reverb
- Takes place in downtown Kingston and the Inner Harbour
- View lineup and book tickets online
6. Bellevue House National Historic Site
7. Kayak rentals
- Rent a kayak online
- View all rentals including bike rental, canoe rentals, and more.
8. Spring Metal Rocks show & sale
- Free admission
- In the Malting Tower (room 311 on the top 3rd floor)
9. HomeGrown Live Music Festival
10. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
- View the sightseeing or dining cruises
- Book tickets online
11. Ottawa REDBLACKS Fan Fest & Open Practice
12. Drag show & karaoke with Bekka Blake
- No cover charge
- Free parking available
13. Fort Henry National Historic Site
- Tickets: $10–$20, $65 for families (2 adults, 3 youth)
14. Gunguo Sculpture Farm
- Tickets: $18.88
- Includes, guided tour of sculpture exhibition, 2km+ of sculpture trails, meet the artists, and more.
- Indoor Gallery in Historical Farmhouse
- Book tickets online
15. Meta4 string quartet
- Folk/early contemporary music
- Tickets: $53–$72 (students are free)
- Book tickets online
16. Great Canadian Cheese Festival
- Tickets: $25 $200 (general admission, family passes, and more)
- Book tickets online
- View the vendors, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, and tastings.
17. Kingston Food Tours
- Classic Kingston Tours available Wed.–Sun.
- Tapas Tour available Fri. & Sat.
- Book tickets online
18. Cirque de Paris
19. Kingston Trolley Tours
- Adult (16+) $39.50, Child (2–15) $32.50
- Book tickets online
20. Art After Dark
- Take a free walking tour of participating galleries and get a chance to win $500 towards the purchase of original art.
21. Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
- Rock music
- Book tickets online
22. Monster Spectacular
- A motorsports family show
- Book tickets online
- Follow us on Instagram to take part in an upcoming contest to win tickets: @visitkingstonca
23. Science Rendezvous Kingston
- Free admission
- View chemistry experiments, physics demonstrations, robots, and special on-stage shows.
- Free Kingston Trolley services and parking is available. View details online.
- Here’s a sneak peak on what to expect: Science Rendezvous Kingston
24. Explore Canadian military history
- Tickets: $4.43–$8.85, $22.12 for families (2 Adults and 3 children)
- Book tickets online
25. Creative Kingston Walking Tours
- Includes film tours, music tours, and literary tours
- All walking tours are available to read or listen to online
Events just in
- Dinosaurs Among Us | PumpHouse | Tues.–Sat., 10 am– 5 pm
- Haunted Walks | Starts at the Visitor Information Centre | Daily
