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News Notes

🎨 Stoney Steps Artfest Returns to Newburgh This Weeken This Friday as more than 55 artists and artisans set up shop along the Napanee River for the annual Stoney Steps Artfest – think everything from basket weavers to a writer who's penned an entire book about dandelions, plus smoked sausages and pie courtesy of local churches because we know how to do art shows right around here. (The Whig) Read More →

💧 Culligan Water Park Opens for Summer Season 303 York St. is officially open for the season, starting with weekend-only hours through mid-June before switching to daily operations from late June through September. (The City of Kingston) Read More →

🎨 Kingston Residents Get to Pick Public Art for Downtown Parking Garage Weigh in on which of four local artists will transform the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage on Bagot Street with new public artwork, you can check out proposals ranging from "All in a Day" to "Bloomin' Good Time" and share your thoughts until June 19th. (City of Kingston) Read More →

♻️ Kingston's recycling collection gets new hands this summer Recycling bins are getting picked up by a new crew starting this summer, but the city promises we won't even notice the switch happening – which honestly sounds too good to be true, but we'll take their word for it. (Kingstonist) Read More →

Local Biz

💒 Kingston's Secret Garden Inn Opens Doors for Intimate Weddings Our historic downtown just got a charming new option for couples looking to tie the knot close to home. The Secret Garden Inn is now welcoming wedding parties with Victorian-inspired rooms and what they're calling a top-notch culinary team, all nestled right in Kingston's heart where you can easily stroll to our favourite local restaurants afterward. (Visit Kingston) Read More →

🍕 Brock Street's Getting the Block Party Treatment This Sunday Our downtown core is turning into one big neighbourhood hangout this Sunday, June 15th from noon to 4pm, with Atomica dishing out $2 pizza slices and cocktails to go, plus the Black Dog Allstars jazz quartet featuring Chantal Thompson will be performing next door in the Black Dog Tavern courtyard. (Downtown Kingston) Read More →

🚗 Car Crashes Through Kingston Pizza Shop Window A 17-year-old driver crashed straight through the front window of Tata's Pizza and Pasta on Princess Street Saturday afternoon, though thankfully no one was hurt . The teen was charged with careless driving while the vehicle owner faces insurance violations, and the restaurant remains closed pending safety assessments (Kingston Daily) Read More →

City

🏠 Neighbourhood Treasure Hunt Coming This Weekend Time to turn one person's clutter into another's treasure – our community's Giveaway Day happens Saturday, June 14, where folks put out furniture, books, appliances and clothes for neighbours to browse and take home. (City of Kingston) Read More →

🗑️ Kingston Rolls Out New Waste Collection Carts Starting July 1st, some Kingston neighbourhoods will switch from bags to automated carts for garbage and organics collection—but don't put your new carts out early if you've already received them. This is a gradual rollout, so many areas will stick with manual collection for now while the city transitions neighbourhood by neighbourhood. (City of Kingston) Read More →

Events

🎺 Brass over Tea Kettle at Kingston Pride Festival | June 14, 2025 | 2 pm | Confederation Park This local brass band brings their high-energy sound to celebrate love and community at Pride.

🌟 Indigenous Planetarium Show: The Seven Dancers | June 14, 2025 | 10am & 11:20am | Mitchell Hall, Queen's University Learn how Six Nations storytellers see the Pleiades constellation through traditional tales told in English and Mohawk – it's free, but you'll want to snag tickets since space is limited.

🎤 1000 Islands Country Fest 2025 | June 12-14 | Various Times | Happy Green Acres, Brockville This inaugural three-day country music festival brings multiple acts to the heart of the 1000 Islands for a weekend of boots and tunes.

🏳️‍🌈 Kingston Pride Parade | Saturday | 12 pm | Kingston Memorial Centre Join Kingston's biggest parade celebrating pride and community spirit, with groups gathering from 9am and individuals welcome to jump in anywhere along the route to Confederation Basin.

🛍️ AWEC Summer Pop Up | Sunday | 10:30am-4pm | Confederation Park Kingston Kingston's female entrepreneurs are setting up shop in the park with local art, crafts, food, and fashion finds.

🎸 Road Apples Concert - EAFK Greens 4 Good Fundraiser | June 14, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | 660 Bagot Street, Kingston Rock out for a good cause at this afternoon fundraiser that proves charity concerts don't have to be boring.

🍻 YGK Craft Beer Fest | June 14, 2025 | 12:00pm-8:00pm | Fort Henry Kingston's favourite craft beer festival returns to Fort Henry with local brews, live music, food vendors, and waterfront views—dogs welcome too.

🛒 Kingston Public Market | Saturday, June 14 | 8:30am-4:00pm | Kingston Market Square Ontario's oldest market has been feeding Kingston folks since 1801, so they've probably figured out how to pick decent produce by now.

🏃 Cannonball Crush | June 14, 2025 | 7:00am-2:00pm | Fort Henry Kingston's muddy obstacle course returns with separate teen and adult races, plus a beer fest finish that makes all that crawling through dirt seem worthwhile.

🎪 Kingston Buskers Rendezvous | July 10-13 | Various Times | Downtown Kingston The 35th annual street performer festival brings acrobats, comedians, and magicians to Springer Market Square for four days of outdoor entertainment.

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Weather

Wednesday: ☀️ High 22°C / Low 12°C - Clear sky
Thursday: ☁️ High 19°C / Low 10°C - Broken clouds

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