Murney Fest: Celebrating 99 Years of Murney Tower Museum
Join us for Murney Fest, a special event to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the Murney Tower Museum! On Saturday, August 3rd, we’re bringing the community together for a full day of indoor and outdoor activities, perfect for all ages.
Come and enjoy a mix of fun, relaxation, and creativity at one of Kingston's most historic landmarks.
Here’s the full schedule of events:
9-10 AM: Morning Yoga
Start your day with a refreshing yoga session with Nathan McCready from Studio 330 to energize your body and mind.
10 AM-12 PM: Children's Muster Parade
Join the Fort Henry Guard and learn to march as a Private in the British army.
10-5 PM: Yard Games
Have a blast with classic yard games including lawn bowling, Jenga, and a potato sack race. Fun for all ages!
11 AM-12:30 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! (adult only)
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 through one hour of the basics of Lindy Hop, followed by an optional 30 minutes of unstructured practice.
11 AM-1 PM: Face Painting and Murney Treasure Hunt
Kids (and kids at heart) can get their faces painted with vibrant designs while searching for hidden treasures at Murney Tower.
12-2 PM: Make Your Own Spacecraft!
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 Artist-Run Centre.
1:30-3:00 PM: Learn to Swing Dance! (adult only)
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 through one hour of the basics of Lindy Hop, followed by an optional 30 minutes of unstructured practice.
2-4 PM: Make Your Own SpaceCraft!
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 Artist-Run Centre.
4-6 PM: Painting in the Park
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!
7-10 PM: Sing in the Barracks - Karaoke Night at Murney (+19)
End the day with a lively karaoke session on the gun platform and enjoy some local brews from Daft Brewing. Sing your favourite tunes and experience Murney Tower in an entirely new way!
Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of Murney Tower Museum's rich history and community spirit. Bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a day full of fun and memories. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
And what about food? Mia Gelato and Soup Chef Food Truck will be with us all day!
To learn more about Murney Fest click here. To buy a ticket, click here.To buy a ticket for Karaoke Night: Sing in the Barracks (19+), click here.
