Nighttime Santa Claus Parade

November 19 - 5:00 p.m.

A wonderful downtown parade for all ages with bright lights to complement the festive atmosphere.  An annual tree-lighting ceremony will take place in Springer Market Square immediately following the parade. www.downtownkingston.ca

Jingle Bell Walk
December 2

Walk with us to light up City Park or stay in Springer Market Square to take part in "The Great Skate". www.cityofkingston.ca

The Gift Giving Show at Fort Henry National Historic Site
December 1-18

The Gift Giving Show: Kingston 2010 is a one-of-kind type event to help you find the perfect gift for the holiday season. With over 20 juried vendors plus the wonderful holiday lunch and winery and brewery tastings all in a unique venue, it will be the place to shop this December.  Visit www.giftgivingshow.com for more information.

New Year's Eve at the K-Rock Centre
New Year's Eve - December 31

Bring your family down to join the City's New Year Eve indoor and outdoor festivities at the K-Rock Centre this year. Celebrations run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — ending with a fireworks display at nearby Confederation Basin at 9:15 p.m. — and it's all still FREE!   Dress for the occasion to enjoy the wagon rides, hot chocolate, buskers, and the fireworks outside, but come inside to warm up and enjoy all the live entertainment, public skating, face painting and more. www.cityofkingston.ca

Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival
January 26 - February 5, 2012

Reelout  honours the work and dedication of those who have championed queer film and video and its artists over the past ten years and will continue to work towards showcasing the best and brightest queer cinematic offerings from around the world. www.reelout.com

Artignite Festival
January 27 - February 12, 2012

More than 40 dance, music, theatre, visual art, film and craft events and dozens with free admission. artignite is a collaboration between Queen's University, the City of Kingston, Downtown Kingston, and many Kingston arts groups and artists.

In its two years, artignite  has brought students and the Kingston community together through artistic collaboration and creative expression, showcasing local talent and celebrating diversity of art form, audience and artists.   http://www.queensu.ca/artignite/index.html

For a downloadble event schedule, please click here

Feb Fest Kingston
February 2-5, 2012

Join in on one of Ontario's premier winter events. Feb Fest features a flurry of fantastic fun: figure skating demonstrations, Limestone Classic hockey tournament, Historic Hockey series, lots and lots of free public skating and more! www.febfestkingston.com

Kingston Canadian Film Festival
March 1-4, 2012

The mission of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival is grounded in the belief that Canadian film and filmmakers are distinctive and vital to our country's culture. We seek to develop an audience for our national cinema by promoting, celebrating and showcasing Canadian film and by supporting and encouraging Canadian film production.  www.kingcanfilmfest.com