Off to say “I do” — see you next week!

Gooood morning, Kingston, and happy Monday! Guess what? This girl’s getting hitched! Leila here, signing off to get ready for vows, cake, and (hopefully) sunshine. I’ll be back in your inbox on Wednesday, June 3 with the same ol’ YGK fun. For now, let’s keep it light and local.

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Weekend Wrap-Up

City Hall going red for accessibility awareness
City Hall will light up red today, Monday, May 26 to mark National AccessAbility Week and Red Shirt Day. Public feedback is encouraged for the draft 2026–2028 Accessibility Plan until June 16. (City of Kingston)

Help shape Kingston’s first Heritage Management Plan
The City is building its first Heritage Management Plan to preserve Kingston’s people, places, and stories, and your input is key. Fill out the online survey to share what heritage means to you and help guide how Kingston honours its evolving identity. (City of Kingston)

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Events

This week

Paint Night at CRAVE | May 26, 27 & 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | CRAVE Coffee House | $50 | Paint, sip, and snack your way through a cozy evening with Todd Muller at CRAVE.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Night at Nawabz | Saturday, May 31 | 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. | $20/adult, $15/children under 13 | Nawabz Kingston, 1399 Princess Street | A one-night-only buffet bash with bold desi flavours, music, games that run late.

Be Wine Curious – Parte Seconda

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Sunday, June 1 | 2:30 p.m. | Bobbi Pecorino Wine Bar | Reservation required | A guided tasting of four Italian wines and two dishes. Perfect for the vino-curious.

Squash Fest 2025 | Sunday, June 1 | Springer Market Square | Free | Try squash on a Dunlop mini court and join the Olympic buzz as Squash Fest lands in Kingston.

Upcoming

Inclusive Fun Fair at Shannon Park | Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Shannon Park | Free | Live music, BBQ, KidsZone, vendors, and over 40 local groups join forces for this all-abilities celebration in support of Kingston’s first inclusive playground.

Between Tides Opening Reception | Saturday, June 7 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Kingston Frameworks, 673 Innovation Drive | Monika Rosen and Shannon Dickie explore water and memory in a new multimedia show at Kingston Frameworks.

Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.

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Hot Links 🔥 

Moxie & Mine adds Frontenac Cakesicles to bridal appointments starting June 7. Bookings open online May 28.
Night Owl Kingston returns with small bites, late night food, cocktails & craft beer. Open Thursday - Sunday, 8 til late.
The Yoga Loft is offering a chance to win a year of unlimited yoga with every intro week pass.
Mile & A Quarter is now serving affogatos: espresso over soft serve, enough said.
Sabaya Spa has a June special: book a spa pedicure and get a free manicure with select staff.

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Signing Off

That’s all from me! Next time we chat, I’ll have a new last name and a great wedding story. Keep an eye on the skies, sip something iced, and check our events calendar for all the good stuff happening while I’m off being a bride.

Signing off (temporarily),

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