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On Saturday, Jul. 30, 2022, Princess Street will be closed to traffic from Division to Ontario Streets for the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA)’s Promenade. “Promenade is a one-day festival designed to promote active living and community involvement in the downtown,” the BIA said in a media release. “From
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Today is an exciting day for both the PumpHouse Steam Museum and museum enthusiasts, as a new temporary exhibit opens the museum’s doors for another season of educational fun for all ages. On the Move: 400 Years of Transportation in Kingston is a vibrant and informative experience, curated by Tom
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The days are getting longer, and the sun is a little warmer – spring must be on the way! And nothing says ‘spring is almost here’ like March Break. Families in the Kingston area may be on the lookout for things to do during the annual week-long school break. This
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Earlier this month, Tommy Hunter, owner of Tommy’s Diner in downtown Kingston, and friends paired up with Autism Ontario for a third time to create and deliver 39 meal kits for families to make together at home. The volunteer-made meal kits come with a fun and interactive video series for
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Attention all gamers, thrill-seekers, kids, and kids at heart! Kingston’s newest centre for fun and activity for those of all ages is now open, seven days a week! After the COVID-19 pandemic saw the closure of many of Kingston’s family-friendly activity centres and entertainment venues, one west end hub is
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Some farms just seem to have it all. With a challenging corn maze, pick-your-own apples, in-house apple cider, make-your-own flower bouquets, and specialty caramel apples, Wynn Farms — just a 20 minute drive west of Amherstview — is a ‘wynn-er.’ James and Sarah Wynn started farming 10 years ago, taking
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The recent announcement that Kingston’s longstanding Playtrium on Days Road would be closing its doors for good as of August 31 has brought back fond memories for many, but also a prevailing sense of worry that families of young children are rapidly losing options in town. “After several decades of
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The Alzheimer Society of Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFLA) is running their annual Forget Me Not Family Portraits fundraiser, in a “socially distant style” this year. After a successful first session on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, a second date has been added for this weekend. For $75, Kingston families
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With the return of school, parents may be wondering what safe and fun activities are open for business this fall. Many local organizations are setting up registration and classes, and making changes to procedures, to ensure a safe return to regular programming. (Or at least close to it.) Take a
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It’s been over a month since the City of Kingston declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staying entertained is getting more and more difficult. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of pandemic-safe activities (providing everyone adheres to physical distancing guidelines and only participates
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This long weekend is all about spending time with family – it says so right in the name! But there’s nothing worse than planning a make-your-own-pizza party or cocktail hour with extended family and friends, only to find one of the places you need to go shopping isn’t open. Worse
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Feb Fest invigorates downtown Kingston every February. When the winter starts to feel long, the Downtown Kingston! BIA bolsters spirits with a month’s worth of events. This year marks 16 winters enlivened with outdoor activities in and around Springer Market Square. “As much as I am a summer person, I
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