The Town of Kingsville is moving Canada Day activities inside the Arena in response to forecasted storms and a Special Air Quality Statement.

“We have had to reimagine the event indoors,” said Karen Loney, Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events. “It’s still going to be a lot of fun for children and families.”

Everyone is welcome to attend from 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm to take part in the celebration.

Arena Room A (elevator access) 

• 1:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies

• • Welcome from the Mayor
  • National Anthem and Songs by
  • Music Moves Kids
• 2:00 pm – FREE Cupcakes
• Live Music and Entertainment
  • 2:00 pm – Best of Mad Science
  • 3:00 pm – Some Guys Who Like To Sing
  • 4:00 pm – Magic: Bill Nuvo Experience
  • 5:00 pm – Tim Swaddling Band
  • 6:00 pm – Jen Knight Trio
• Enjoy Interactive Fun with Jump Realty

Arena Room B

• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Kids’ Crafts
• 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Face Painting
• 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Make Glow Slime with Mad Science

Hallway by the Indoor Canteen

• 1:30 pm – Vendors Market

Front Entrance, Some Indoor / Some Outdoor, Look for Directional Signage

• Community Maple Leaf Project with the Arts Society of Kingsville and Creative Touch Studios
• Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore is collecting diapers and infant items for KEYS EarlyOn. Please drop off any donations at their booth.
• 1:30 pm – Kingsville Lion’s Club BBQ
• Communities in Bloom is handing out free native plants
• 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Starlight Aerialist

We have rescheduled some of the planned outdoor activities to enhance upcoming events, including: 

• Bouncy Castles (now at July 15, 2023, Open Streets)
• Foam party (now incorporated into Play with Water events)
• Pony Rides (date TBD)

The Kingsville Express Train will be on site for rides as long as the weather cooperates. Fireworks scheduled at Lakeside Park at 10:00 pm are currently moving forward. However, the Fireworks Company may cancel tomorrow if they determine proceeding is unsafe. Please check the Town’s Facebook or Twitter for last-minute updates, or subscribe to our news portalto receive notices directly to your email inbox.