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Kick off your New Year’s Eve with K-Town Countdown!

December 19, 2023

The City of Kingston will be taking over the INVISTA Centre from 5 - 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2023, with fun activities for all ages. This year’s K-Town Countdown, brought to you by Canada Royal Milk, features public skate parties with the best tunes and funky lighting. Come check out your favourite reptile friends with the ‘Zoo-to-You’ exhibit and family-friendly live entertainment with Yo-Yo Dave! Plus, face painting, glitter tattoos and take home a ‘Build A Friend’ DIY stuffed animal (while supplies last)!

Admission to the event is by cash donation with volunteers at entry doors collecting for this year’s charity, Our Relations Land Trust. All donations go directly to the Climate Action Fund benefiting Our Relations Land Trust’s Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden on Hwy. 15. For gifts over $20 requiring a tax receipt, please donate online at Canada Helps.

“Canada Royal Milk understands the importance of community because of the hard work and dedication of our more than 160 local, skilled professionals. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a partner in bringing Kingston residents together. As friends, families and loved ones prepare to toast the new year at the INVISTA Centre, we extend a heartfelt season's greetings and look forward to continuing to give back to our community in 2024,” explains Canada Royal Milk General Manager, Mr. Han. 

  • New this year, adults can enjoy our “Champagne on Ice” festivities which includes an adult skate and a 19+ comedy show hosted by AB3 Comedy, with a complimentary New Year’s toast! 

  • Jack's Pro Shop will be open for your skate sharpening and skate rental needs ($8.85+ HST). 

  • The event will also feature our first ever Sensory Skate from 5 - 5:45 p.m. on the Desjardins Insurance rink offering dimmed lighting, no music, and encourages participants to speak in hushed tones. Non-slip mats will be available for non-skating companions wearing a CSA approved helmet.  

  • Grab some snacks at Haymakers Canteen and snap a pic’ of your squad in our 360 photobooth. There will be a few surprises in store as well, so come celebrate New Year’s Eve with us! 

  • Fireworks display downtown at 9 p.m., made possible by Kingston Accommodation Partners. The best viewing is from Confederation Park! 

  • Kingston Transit will operate its regular weekday service on Dec. 31 with free rides all day. Plan to get there by bus using the Trip Planner or your favourite transit app.   

  • Volunteers help make K-Town Countdown a success! To volunteer, contact Emily at EMatpan@CityofKingston.ca. 
     

For a complete list of activities and timings, visit our event page.