K-Town Countdown Sponsored by David Gouett Dentistry

Start your New Year’s Eve with our free K-Town Countdown! Join us for an evening of fun with animal education, magic shows, Paint Nite, live DJ skate, sensory-friendly skating, and more. Plus, enter to win Kingston Frontenacs gift baskets, get a portrait sketch, and enjoy food, drinks, and interactive activities for all ages!

When and where?

On Tuesday Dec. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. at INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd.

Activities

Check out the exciting activities happening on both floors! From magic shows, animal encounters, and sensory skating, to glitter tattoos, face-painting, and a photo-booth—there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

First floor

Jack’s Pro Shop open: skate sharpening, skate rentals, and other goodies for purchase
ATM on site
Haymaker’s Canteen open for dinner, and snacks and drinks for purchase
Near South Entrance: Magic Mirror Photobooth: take home the memories!
Various costume characters to interact with

Zoo-To-You Animal Education exhibit:

In Meeting Rooms A and B: learn about all your favourite reptiles and other animal friends!

Colouring contest: located just outside the meeting rooms, near the main entrance, show-off your artistic abilities for your chance to with a reptile-themed gift basket!

Randy the Magic Man:

In Meeting Room C, join Randy for a 30-minute off-the-wall magic and comedy show for all ages! Showtimes:

5:30 - 6 p.m.
6:30 - 7 p.m.

19+ Paint Nite: Winter Starry Night:

Pre-registration is now full. We will accept walk-ins to fill any unoccupied seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

A Paint and Sip Social, hosted by Paint Nite! Come enjoy a complimentary charcuterie board and champagne toast and leave with your very own masterpiece!

7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite
Free of charge, all supplies included
Language: English
Max. 40 participants
Non-alcoholic beverages also included
Bring Photo ID

Desjardins Ice Rink: Sensory Skate hour from 4 - 5 p.m.:

Lights dimmed
No music
Mats on the ice to allow for parents/ guardians to walk on the ice (helmets required)
Limited skate supports available to borrow

Chloé and the Snow Globe Skate Performance:

On the Desjardins Ice Rink, join Chloé and her enchanting friends as they embark on a dream journey! At 6:-6:30pm and 7-7:30pm.

DJ Skate Parties with Live DJ’s:

Skate and jive on the ice to the fun vibes of the music and lights
Individual schedules posted at each rink
Self-supplied skate supports allowed on Selkirk rink

Second floor

"Score a Goal on a Frontenac" For a limited time, test your hockey skills against some of the Kingston Frontenacs hockey players!
Kingston Frontenacs Gift Baskets (Youth and Adult): enter for your chance to win!
Glitter tattoos and face-painting
Free Portrait Artists: sit down for a fun sketch of yourself or with friends and family!

Build-A-Friend: DIY Stuffed Animals

Back by popular demand, this do-it-yourself stuffed animal activity is back! While supplies last, attendees can pick-up vouchers for their immediate family in advance.
Vouchers will be available for pick-up on Friday, Dec. 13 at the front desk at one of following City facilities:

Artillery Park Aquatic Centre (382 Bagot St.)
City Hall: Special Events Office (216 Ontario St.)
INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.)
Kingston East Community Centre (779 Hwy. 15)
Rideau Heights Community Centre (85 Maccauley St.)

Hockey Hall of Fame:

Open for self-guided tours

Contact Us

City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .