Connect-A-Thon
Connect with Friends, Neighbours, and the Community
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1100 - 1500
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Kingston Military Family Resource Centre
The Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC), in collaboration with Personnel Support Programs (PSP), is proud to host the 3rd Annual Connect-A-Thon—a dynamic community celebration bringing together CAF members, Veterans, families, and local service providers.
This fun-filled, family-friendly event is your chance to connect with the community, discover local resources, and enjoy the very best of summer at CFB Kingston.
☀️ Fun in the Sun Zone
- Face painting, balloon animals, and outdoor games
- Splash pad fun—don't forget bathing suits and towels!
- Only available from 1100-1400 due to mechanical difficulties
- Frozen treats from Kona Ice Truck ($) and the Ice Cream Bar ($)
- Live music by local artists, The Bon Evans Trio 🎶
- Lionhearts Inc. Fresh Food Market ($)
- Cotton Candy courtesy of Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO)
🏖️ Beachside Activities at Arrowhead Beach
Join PSP Kingston for classic beachside games, rentals and activities right on the waterfront.
🧩 Community Corner
Explore resources and services from over 45 organizations, including:
- School boards & educational services
- Family recreation & youth programming
- Veteran and wellness supports
- Service Ontario
- Francophone and multicultural agencies
🏫 Les Petits Amis Childcare Centre Open House
New this year! You're invited to step inside the KMFRC and tour our Les Petits Amis Childcare Centre.
Learn more about our childcare offerings, meet staff, and ask questions in a relaxed, drop-in setting throughout the event.
🍔 Free BBQ Lunch
Thanks to the generous support of local Kingston Businesses and proud collaborators, attendees can enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch featuring:
- Hot dogs and food items sponsored by Stephanie Burke, Northstone Real Estate Group
- Beverages sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Kingston
- Famous DoubleTree cookies sponsored by DoubleTree/Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston 🍪 (Do Contain WALNUTS)
🚍 Shuttle Service & Parking
Due to limited on-site space, there will be no general parking available in the KMFRC parking lot, and accessible parking will be very limited.
To make things easy and fun, we’ve collaborated with Kingston Trolley Tours to offer continuous, accessible shuttle service between:
• 📍 McNaughton Parade Square (overflow lot)
• 📍 KMFRC
Shuttles will run approximately every 15 minutes, with the last return trip departing the KMFRC at 3:00 PM.
🚨 Please note: There will be a brief break in service from 1:00–1:30 PM for the driver’s lunch.
📍 Download the Parking Map (PDF) and Shuttle Schedule (PDF) to help plan your visit!
🧺 What to Bring
- Lawn chairs or picnic blankets
- Reusable water bottles (refill station on-site)
- Sunscreen and hats
- Towels and bathing suits for water activities
- Non-perishable food item for the Partners in Mission Food Bank
- Spending $ money for a sweet treat (Kona Ice, Ice Cream Bar, and Lionhearts Fresh Food Market)
🧡 Community Giving – Support the Partners in Mission Food Bank
In the spirit of connection and community, we’re inviting attendees to bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
There will be two collection barrels on-site at the registration station, and all donations will go to support the Kingston Partners in Mission Food Bank.
This small gesture is a simple way we can all contribute to the wellbeing of our extended community.
Donations are encouraged but not required—we appreciate every bit of support!
🐾 Pet-Friendly Event
The outdoor portion of the event is pet-friendly!
Bring your well-behaved furry companions along to enjoy the day—there will be three dog water bowls set up at the hydration station to help keep pets cool and hydrated.
🐕 Please note: Only service animals are permitted inside the KMFRC building, including the Les Petits Amis Daycare open house.
📝 Registration is now closed
🎟️ Thank you to everyone who registered! If you didn’t get a chance to register—no worries, you’re still welcome to join us for a fun-filled day of connection and community.
Please stop by a check-in booth when you arrive to see if we have any extra BBQ tickets available—we’ll do our best, but quantities may be limited.
📬 Questions? Contact outreach@kmfrc.com
🌧 Rain Location Notice
In the event of inclement weather, the Connect-A-Thon will move indoors to:
Constantine Arena – 7 Navy Way, Kingston
🐾 Please note: The rain plan will transition the event to an indoor-only experience. Only service animals will be permitted inside the venue.
