Spring Fun in Kingston: Crafts, Music, and Local Adventures

Kingston’s spring is buzzing with new chances to explore, create, and enjoy. First up are the free repair clinics at Wild Bobbin, where residents can bring worn‑out clothes for quick fixes. The shop offers supplies and friendly help on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month, making it easy to keep favorite pieces in good shape. For those who want more hands‑on time, Social Sewing Sundays lets people bring or rent a machine and spend the day making projects with fellow hobbyists. The city’s Residents’ K‑Pass is another great way to dive into local sights without leaving town. For a modest fee, residents can ride the 1000 Islands cruise, hop on the historic trolley, visit Fort Henry, and enjoy special events like escape rooms or haunted walks. The pass is available at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel with proof of address and offers a friendly discount for guests.

If you love rocks and jewelry, the Spring Metal Rocks Show & Sale is back for its ninth year. From late April to early May, the Malting Tower hosts handcrafted pieces from the Kingston Lapidary & Mineral Club. Visitors can discover unique gems, fossils, and crystals—all free to enter—making it a perfect outing for families and collectors alike. Music lovers have plenty of shows at The Spire, Kingston’s vibrant arts venue. In May, the orchestra will perform “Frozen in Time” and a Sibelius concert, while Mauricio Montecinos brings Latin beats. June will feature Fleetwood Nicks & Practically Petty and an Elvis tribute. The Kingston Choral Society will also present “Into the Dreaming, ” a 2:30 p. m. concert on May 3 that blends choral works with striking lighting to transport listeners into a dreamscape. The Isabel Voices return for two Broadway‑style evenings on May 2, with shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. The performances include hit numbers from classics like “Phantom of the Opera” and modern favorites such as “Dear Evan Hansen. ” The later show will be livestreamed for those who can’t attend in person.

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