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Visit Topeka is here to help you plan where to dine, what to see & where to play when you visit Topeka, Kansas. Find out what's happening in Topeka by checking out our website, getting our email newsletters, or by giving us a call. We have free visitor information for you! We’d love you to join the conversation and share your unique experiences, photos, videos or just share your love of Topeka! Li
There are SO many fun things to do this weekend when you ! Today through Sept. 28 is Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week 2024! Don’t miss the limited-time specials being offered by some wonderful local businesses.
Let the feasting begin! 🍽️
🚨 Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week 2024 starts TODAY! 🚨
Don't miss out – tag us in your delicious photos using , and let's celebrate downtown restaurants together!
Brew Bank
The Celtic Fox Irish Pub and Restaurant
Cosmos Court
Forward Nutrition
Hazel Hill Chocolate
Iron Rail Brewing
The Pennant Topeka
Ta Co. Topeka
The Tee Box
The Weather Room
Don’t miss all the festivities happening in NOTO Arts & Entertainment District today as part of NOTO Live! Music, food, vendors, galleries and more! 🤩
We hope to see you in NOTO this weekend 🎉
This Saturday, Sept. 21, through February 2025, you can catch the "Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown" exhibit at Great Overland Station! The grand reopening is part of NOTO Live, and you won't want to miss everything the district has planned.
Have you heard?!🔊Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week starts THIS Saturday! 🍽
Downtown Topeka prepares to serve up Restaurant Week Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week runs Sept. 21 to 28.
🎷✨ Topeka is about to experience a jazz revival with the Topeka Jazz Concert Series at the Topeka Performing Arts Center! This season promises an incredible lineup of smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and electrifying performances that will have everyone swinging in their seats. 🎶💃
Mark those calendars and grab tickets for an evening of jazz magic that’s sure to impress. Whether a jazz aficionado or simply seeking a fantastic night out, this series has something for everyone. 🌟
📅 Full schedule and ticket information available here: www.topekajazz.com/concerts
📍 Location: Performing Arts Center
Get ready to celebrate the art of jazz and create lasting memories! 🎺❤️
Upcoming Concerts — Topeka Jazz Topeka Jazz has produced unforgettable jazz concerts in the Topeka area for decades, bringing some of the most talented and well-known names from our area and across the nation to the Capitol City. See our upcoming concerts here and purchase a ticket to one of our next performances!
📚✨ Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Kansas Book Festival on September 28, 2024! ✨📚
Join the fun from 9am-4pm at the Washburn University Library (17th and Macvicar) for a day full of literary excitement, including 24 author panels, 40 exhibitors, live music, a children’s activity tent, food trucks and a keynote by NYTimes bestselling detective fiction author, Sara Paretsky. The festival is *FREE* and open to the public, including youth! 🙌🏽
Get ready for India Mela’s Bollywood Movie Night! Join us on September 27th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Evergy Plaza for an unforgettable evening filled with Indian food, music, henna, traditional jewelry, clothing, and a special Bollywood movie screening!
🎉 Don’t miss the rescheduled 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade in downtown Topeka this Saturday, September 14! 🌟
Join us for a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity, and community spirit! The parade and festivities begin at 11am.
🌟 Experience the ultimate night out at ForgeFest: Rooftop Glow! 🌟
On Saturday, Sept. 14, join the excitement from 7-10pm with live music from KCFlo 🎶, delicious bites from Bobby’s Food Co. 🍔, refreshing drinks from Axe and Ale 🍹, and great views from atop the Crosby Parking Garage in downtown Topeka. ✨ There’s also an after-party to follow at Celtic Fox Irish Pub and Restaurant! 🍀
Tickets are just $10 which covers live music, food and 1 drink ticket! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Entry via the south entrance of the Crosby Parking Garage. Take the stairs or elevator to the 6th floor!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—secure your tickets now at bit.ly/ForgeFest2024 and get ready to shine! 💫
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We love a great parade in downtown Topeka! Don’t miss the Central States Shrine Association Parade THIS Saturday, August 31st.
Join us Saturday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Topeka for the CSSA Parade. See your Topeka Arab Shriners and temples from other shrines in the CSSA region. They will travel down 10th to Jackson, turn down 7th to Kansas and to 11th street.
Get ready for an exciting weekend! Watch the Central States Shrine Association bring the streets of downtown to life with over 1,000 people participating in the parade on Aug. 31! Or check out the motor corps competition on Aug. 29 at the Stormont Vail Events Center's South Parking Lot.
Have you joined the MET&L Prairie Pour Tour yet?! We're only halfway through this year's brew tour, so there's still time to get your FREE digital pass and start exploring the region's craft brewers. You'll earn points along the way for a chance to win some great prizes! What are you waiting for?!🍺👕⚡️
🚀🍻 From award-winning brews to mouthwatering bites, the The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka has everything you need for an unforgettable evening. Experience their full menu service in the lounge or the bar, and try one (or more!) of their flagship brews. The Blind Tiger is a proud sponsor of the Sumatran Tigers at the Topeka Zoo, with a portion of every Tiger Bite IPA sale donated to the Topeka Zoo! 🍺🎉
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Mark your calendars! India Mela Topeka is hosting a fun Bollywood movie night at Evergy Plaza next month!
Did someone say India Mela 2024? Yup, we are back! We're bringing you some food, shopping, a Bollywood movie and FUN! Mark your calendars, like and share, and come hungry!
📞 Calling All Foodies!! The Topeka Food Truck Festival is ONE WEEK from today in beautiful Gage Park!! With over 20 food trucks and activities for the whole family, you won’t want to miss it!
Gage Park was featured by HGTV as one of 50 great public gardens and arboretums in the United States! Soak in some summer vibes at this Topeka treasure. Learn more >>
https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/garden-styles-and-types/50-states-of-public-gardens-and-arboretums-pictures
Two months from today!!! 🛩️🎆
Thunder Fans - we are officially two months away from SHAKING THE TOPEKA SKY!
We've got an action-packed show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, the Kansas Air National Guard in the KC-135, the Vaerus Jet Sales' DC-3, a Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet, world class aerobatic performers, and so much more!
That's not all! Friday and Saturday are NIGHT SHOWS featuring fireworks, a wall of fire and flying from some of our world-class aerobatic performers!
Join us Oct. 11-13 at Forbes Field for the 2024 Thunder Over the Heartland Air Show Presented by CoreFirst Bank and Trust! This is truly going to be one of the can't miss Topeka events of the Fall. Tickets are currently discounted. However, prices will go up as more tickets are sold, so now is the time to get your tickets!
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📆 October 11-13, 2024
📍 Forbes Field | Topeka, KS
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For The Culture KS is still on our minds! From the delicious food trucks and vibrant vendors to the energizing music and performances, this year's event was truly one to remember! Share your photos with us in the comments below. ⬇️
TaCo. Topeka is now OPEN! 🎉
Try a taste of downtown’s newest hot spot and elevate your dining experience with stunning views from THREE different floors. Whether you’re sipping craft cocktails at one of the bars, relaxing beneath the skylights, or enjoying the patio, TaCo has something for everyone!
It's a great day to try a new restaurant in Downtown Topeka,! Ta Co. Topeka is officially open! ☀️🎉
🎉 Today’s the day! Ta Co. is officially OPEN! 🎉
Join us in downtown Topeka at the corner of 8th and Kansas where we’re serving up hand-crafted tacos packed with flavor and delightful cocktails from 11 AM to 9 PM. 🌮✨
We can’t wait to see you here!
Check out the latest edition of the Visit Topeka eNews full of fun upcoming events! 👉 https://conta.cc/3A3V0oX
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Mamma Mia! Food Truck Festivals, Airshows, Book Festivals and More to Explore in the Capital City! Enjoy a variety of family fun in Topeka, Kansas! About Us | Events | Restaurants | Inclusive Topeka The Mimosa Mile Matinee is THIS Saturday! Dancing queens and brunch scenes – it's M
We can’t stop reminiscing about Fiesta Topeka! From the delicious food and lively music to the exciting carnival and colorful dances, this year's event was nothing short of spectacular. What was your favorite moment?
Check out all the fun you can expect this weekend at For The Culture KS!
You won’t want to miss Thunder Over The Heartland airshow coming to Forbes Field Oct. 11-13, featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds in their first appearance in Topeka in more than 20 years!!
🎫 Score the best deals on air show tickets 🎫
Did you know that the sooner you buy your tickets to the 2024 Thunder Over the Heartland Air Show Presented by CoreFirst Bank & Trust the better deals you can get??
That’s right!
As more tickets are purchased, prices will go up and this applies to all seating areas. So, if you want the best deal on tickets now is the time to purchase them before they soar away.
You do not want to miss the 2024 Thunder Over the Heartland Air Show Presented by CoreFirst Bank & Trust featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, warbirds, world-class aerobatics, fireworks (Fri & Sat. only) and SO. MUCH. MORE. https://thunderovertheheartland.com/tickets/
The African American Historical Sites Bus Tour and Gala may be sold out, but don't miss their Women of Brown exhibit on July 27th from 11am to 5pm at Townsite Topeka! It's a fantastic opportunity to learn about their significant contributions to the civil rights movement.
Visit Topeka and our friends at Downtown Topeka, Inc. are proud to support this year's For The Culture KS fest! Don't miss all the action downtown at Evergy Plaza July 26-28! Follow For The Culture on your favorite social platform today, to stay up-to-date on headliner announcements and more.
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For The Culture Fest is a FREE, family event featuring music artists, creatives, impactful speakers, businesses, vendors, and much more. We will provide a welcoming space for everyone to experience the joys, history, and identity of African American culture through the arts.
We thank these businesses that believe in enriching our community and have invested in this event. We are always stronger together.
Stormont Vail Health
Southwest Publishing & Mailing Corporation
Hills Pet Nutrition
Yvonne Guy Agency Farmers Union Midwest Agency
My Company, Inc.
For The Culture KS
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You don't want to miss it! "Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown" is on display NOW through May 19th Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library . As our community gears up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board on May 17th, we're highlighting important activations across Topeka that contribute to the conversation. Enjoy this guest blog by Sherri Camp of Black American Blueprint Collective Topeka to learn more about the exhibit and Topeka's history of Black excellence. Then, explore "Our Stories" at the library today to see Topeka's Black history in context!
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Topeka: Uniqueness At It’s Finest
Topeka, Kansas is known not only for being the Capitol of Kansas, but has deep roots in history. From repeatedly finding itself at the Crossroads to Freedom to an Arts District springing to life from grassroots efforts; Topeka is a unique stop on the map and a town that will surprise you.
If you continue reading, you can learn more about the city’s history below, but Topeka isn’t just the epicenter for change. The city has morphed, and is continuing to become a destination with a little of everything. From muralladen buildings to mountain bike and hikingtrails, from local gift shops and businesses to century old trusted companies; Topeka thrives on the ability to adapt and create. You can attend the Midwest’s largest craft beer festival, Tap That; as well as eventslike the Spirit of Kansas, Cruise Nights, Heartland Stampede, Huff & Puff Balloon Rally, and Music & Food Truck Festivals.
Bring the kids for a family fun getaway; even make it educational at one of our many museumsor the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Make it a weekend for two, or a friends getaway, and enjoy a little luxury with the Cyrus Hoteland White Linen. Even party it up at one of our breweries and a show at the Jayhawk Theatre or Studio 62. Want to bring the whole fam and relatives? A show at the Topeka Performing Arts Center or Topeka Civic Theater might be right for you, with a stop at Blue Moose, The Pennant, or El Mezcal.
The city is thriving on local fare and trusted good time! No matter which part of the city you end up in, we have something perfect just for you. Yes, even you looking for a day at the spaor a day on the boat; we even have beer yoga for those that take their meditation with a little extra flare.
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Topeka, KS
66603
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1000 SW Jackson Street Ste. 100
Topeka, 66612
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