Weekend Spotlight July 31 to Aug. 3: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

NOTE: Monday, Aug. 3 is the Civic Holiday — Most municipal and other government services will be closed. 1. Emancipation Day Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St. : The 2026 Emancipation Day theme is Honouring the Past, Empowering the Future. The City of Kingston observes Emancipation Day annually on Aug. 1, which commemorates the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 across the British Empire. The flag-raising ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m.