Community Development & Tourism

Village development, beautification, promotion and tourism, and the community events that make Kingston home.

The Kingston mural on Main Street
What we do

Growing a great place to live and visit

Community Development and Tourism covers the activities that shape and share Kingston: village development, beautification, promotion and tourism, plus the community events that bring everyone together throughout the year.

Village development
Beautification
Promotion & tourism
Community events
Community events

Events all year long

Second weekend in July Kingston Steer BBQ Our biggest weekend: the Rodeo Breakfast, the parade down Main Street, the steer at the fairgrounds, live music, an artisan market and more. Steer BBQ details →
Summer Summer Concert Series Live music at the Centennial Park bandstand.
Summer Seniors Summer Social Held with the Kingston Lions at the Lions Club to celebrate Kingston’s senior residents, with bingo, live music and a delicious meal.
October Haunted Halloween Trail A spooky walk for the whole family.
Holidays Santa Comes to Kingston Santa’s annual visit to the Village.
Holidays Santa Drives Through Kingston Watch for Santa on a drive through the Village streets.
December 31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Ring in the new year with fireworks.
Never miss an event

See what’s coming up

Dates and details for every community event are posted on the Village events calendar and our Facebook page.

Planning a community event?

Not-for-profit festivals and events can apply for a Village grant of up to $1,000, plus in-kind help with equipment, facilities and more.

Festival & Events Funding

Get involved

Service clubs, seniors’ groups, youth programs and more. Find a group that fits you in our community directory.

Community Groups & Organizations
Kingston Steer BBQ
A summer concert in the park
Volunteers planting the community garden