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Murney Fest – 99th anniversary

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Come and enjoy a mix of fun, relaxation, and creativity at one of Kingston’s most historic landmarks. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of Murney Tower Museum’s rich history and community spirit. 

Join us for Murney Fest, a special event to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the Murney Tower Museum! 

General Admission Day Pass: $30 (AGES 12+)
This ticket gets you access to all adult activities and events happening at Murney Fest between 9 AM and 6 PM. Tickets include access to yoga, yard games, community booths, acrylic painting sessions and swing dance lessons. Please note that all workshops have first come first served, and we cannot guarantee access to any workshops or activities with capacity limits. 

Children’s Day Pass: $15 (ages 12 and under)
This ticket gets kids access to all activities and events happening at Murney Fest between 9 AM and 6 PM. The ticket gets you access to face painting, treasure hunts, yard games, and space-making crafts activities. Please note that all workshops are first come/first served, and we cannot guarantee access to any workshops or activities with capacity limits.

Night Pass: Sing in the Barracks: Karaoke Night: $15.00 (19+ only)
This ticket gets you access to a lively karaoke party between 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the gun platform and late admission to the Murney Tower Museum. Daft Brewing will be onsite to serve local brews. Please note that this is a 19+ event.

Buy tickets here: Murney Fest 2024: Celebrating 99 Years of the Murney Tower Museum (zeffy.com)

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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Yoga in the Park ($5) – Start your day with a refreshing yoga session with Nathan McCready from Studio 330 to energize your body and mind.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Children’s Muster Parade ($10) – Join the Fort Henry Guard and learn to march as a Private in the British army.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! Ages 12+ ($10) – Get your groove on with this introduction to Lindy Hop, a bouncy, joyful, and swingin’ partner dance set to big band jazz tunes of the 1930s and 40s. Queen’s Swing Dance Club instructors will lead you…

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Face Painting and Murney Treasure Hunt ($10) – Kids (and kids at heart) can get their faces painted with vibrant designs while searching for hidden treasures at Murney Tower.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Make Your Own Spacecraft! ($10) – Join artist Elyse Longair to create your own spacecraft! This activity is offered in conjunction with her work Space Craft Parking Here, which is on view in Playful Encounters through the Modern Fuel… See more

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! Ages 12+ ($10) – Get your groove on with this introduction to Lindy Hop, a bouncy, joyful, and swingin’ partner dance set to big band jazz tunes of the 1930s and 40s. Queen’s Swing Dance Club instructors will lead you… See more.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Make Your Own Spacecraft! ($10) – Join artist Elyse Longair to create your own spacecraft! This activity is offered in conjunction with her work Space Craft Parking Here, which is on view in Playful Encounters through the Modern Fuel… See more

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Painting in the Park ($10) – Express your creativity with an acrylic painting session in the beautiful park setting. What is the subject of your masterpiece? Kingston’s one and only, Murney Tower!

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sing in the Barracks ($15.00) -19+ only- Sing karaoke on the gun platform and experience the Murney Tower Museum at night. Daft Brewing will be onsite to serve local beers and beverages.

Buy tickets here: Murney Fest 2024: Celebrating 99 Years of the Murney Tower Museum (zeffy.com)

On Saturday, August 3rd, we’re bringing the community together for a full day of indoor and outdoor activities, perfect for all ages.

Here’s the full schedule of events:

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning Yoga
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Yard Games
  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! (ages 12+)
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Face Painting and Murney Treasure Hunt
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Make Your Own Spacecraft!
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! (ages 12+)
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Make Your Own SpaceCraft!
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Painting in the Park
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sing in the Barracks – Karaoke Night at Murney (ages 19+)

Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of Murney Tower Museum’s rich history and community spirit. 

Reserve your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/1d59da56-a4de-44a3-9eee-58a35ba22bc6

Bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a day full of fun and memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!