What's happening
Events
Markets on the marina lawn, free concerts on summer evenings, and the festivals that turn the whole town out. Most of it is a short walk from the ferry.
August 2026
Concerts on the Cove: Abracadabra Trip
Music5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMike Wallace Park
Funky rock and soul on the waterfront, 5 to 7 PM. Chairs, blankets, picnics welcome; beer garden on site. All are welcome.
By Port of KingstonEvent page
Maritime Music Festival
Festival9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPort Gamble
A day of sea shanties and pirate-themed fun in the historic mill town of Port Gamble — about a 15-minute drive from the Kingston ferry dock, and worth pairing with lunch there.
By Port GambleEvent page
Pie in the Park
Fundraiser4:30 PM – 6:30 PMKingston Village Green Park
Free pie for everyone, plus pie-eating contests, face painting, and lawn games. An annual fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, the volunteers who keep the Green going.
By Village Green FoundationEvent page
Concerts on the Cove: Allswell
Music5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMike Wallace Park
Alternative folk rock by the marina, 5 to 7 PM. Chairs, blankets, picnics welcome; beer garden on site. Family-friendly.
By Port of KingstonEvent page
Concerts on the Cove: The Lumberjax
Music5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMike Wallace Park
'80s hits on the waterfront, 5 to 7 PM. Bring chairs and blankets, pack a picnic, or grab take-out from a local favorite. Beer garden on site.
By Port of KingstonEvent page
Concerts on the Cove: Noah Delos Reyes & Friends
Music5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMike Wallace Park
A Kingston local plays old-school country to close out the Cove season. 5 to 7 PM, beer garden on site, family-friendly — bring a chair and say goodbye to summer properly.
By Port of KingstonEvent page
September 2026
Kingston Public Market
Market10:00 AM – 3:00 PMMike Wallace Marina Park
The Sunday market keeps rolling into fall — produce, crafts, and food vendors on the marina lawn, 10 AM to 3 PM, with dates running into October. Confirm the schedule on the Port of Kingston calendar.
By Kingston Farmers MarketEvent page
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This calendar is curated by hand by the Kingston Chamber from its events calendar and the Port of Kingston calendar. Always confirm details with the organizer before making the trip.