Events & Activities - Kingston

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train

The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »

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These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1

Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »

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Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka

For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »

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Things to Do in Kingston This Halloween 2026

Halloween is creeping up, and Kingston’s got something for everyone! From pumpkin-filled family fun to spine-chilling haunted houses and exciting adult parties, discover the best ways to celebrate the spooky season in and around the city.

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2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip

From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.

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A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County

Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »

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Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Kingston – 2026

Thanksgiving Weekend events and festivals in Kingston including Halloween events, Thanksgiving Brunch, dinner, tea, activities for kids, live music, theatre and sports events.

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Would You Enter a Haunted Maze Blindfolded? Fort Fright Brings New Scares to Kingston in 2026

Walking through a haunted attraction is one thing. Doing part of it blindfolded, with little more than your other senses to tell you what is ahead, raises… Read more »

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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »

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Stalking Dead Returns to Peterborough With New Alien-Themed Halloween Escape Game

A dark field, strange lights, unexplained crop patterns and a secret government program investigating extraterrestrial activity set the scene for this year’s Stalking Dead Halloween experience near… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26

Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »

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Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »

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50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2026

From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities, festivals and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun activities… Read more »

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40+ Fall Studio Tours For Fall Day Trips Across Ontario – 2026

Fall studio tours offer a perfect way to experience Ontario’s autumn colours while discovering the creativity of local artists and makers. From rural backroads and lakeside communities… Read more »

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Hike Haliburton Highlands: 15 Glorious Fall Colour Hikes & Lookouts

Hike Haliburton Highlands to experience the stunning colours of the autumn season in Ontario. Popularly known as Haliburton Highlands, the county of Haliburton, comprised of Algonquin Highlands,… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend

Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »

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50+ Things to Do During Fall in and Around Kingston

The former capital of Canada – Kingston, and the 1000 islands – a beautiful archipelago on Lake Ontario, are both places to see the best of fall in Ontario. These stunning waterside locations offer down-to-earth fall experiences like apple picking, corn mazes, sightseeing, hiking, and more.

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival

The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ontario This September – 2026

September is the last official month of the summer, when the warm weather slowly fades, and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »

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80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026

Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.

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Things to Do During 2026 Labour Day Weekend in Kingston

Labour Day Weekend events and festivals in Kingston including festivals family activities, activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada

During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.

At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.

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Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year.   Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »