Things to do in Kingston: Girls Night Out Fundraiser, Creative Workshops and Santa Claus!

Here's what's going on over the next 48 hours!

STUFF TO DO

Today: Support a great local cause at the 11th Annual Girls Night Out Fundraiser today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston. Guests can shop, sample local products, network and explore offerings from more than 50 vendors while supporting the Kingston Interval House. Admission is $10 and includes door prize ballots, while the first 200 attendees will receive swag bags filled with goodies from local businesses. Since 2015, the event has raised more than $120,000 for the organization.

Today: Older adults are invited to Feel Good Fridays today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Hosted by Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Kingston Community Health Centres, the weekly program features exercise classes, educational workshops, games, music, maker activities and a hot meal. Participants can also try 3D printing, sewing, button making and Cricut projects while connecting with others in a welcoming community setting. Registration is required.

Tomorrow: The Kingston Grandmother Connection Market for Africa returns tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel. Visitors can shop a wide selection of African crafts, handmade gifts, baked goods, holiday items, artwork, jewelry and eco-friendly products while supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. The free event also features face painting and family-friendly activities, with all proceeds helping African grandmothers raising families in challenging circumstances.

🎄Sunday: Don't miss out on The Annual Amherstview Lions Club Santa Claus Parade this Sunday at 1 p.m. The parade will begin on Amherst Dr. and all are welcome to come out and enjoy. Keep an eye out for our station vehicle on the streets in the parade! ✨

LOCAL SPORTS

The Kingston Frontenacs next game day is tonight against the Oshawa Generals on home ice. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m.

Meanwhile, for Queens Football, the Gaels play against Ottawa tomorrow at Richardson Stadium.

The Queen’s Gaels women’s hockey team will host the Guelph Gryphons at the Kingston Memorial Centre tomorrow at 4:30 p.m

Queen’s Gaels men’s hockey team will host the McGill Redbirds at the Kingston Memorial Centre tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

To the PJHL, the Amherstview Jets face the Port Hope Panthers tomorrow as well.

 

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