Topeka Arts & Events

Three family-friendly events kick off August in Topeka:

• Zoo groundbreaking on Aug. 10 brings a new Children's Zoo with alpacas, pigs and hands-on...

• Celebrate the groundbreaking of the Security Benefit Children’s Zoo and Randolph Austin Family Play Zone at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10.
• Kids can...

India Mela brings vibrant Indian culture to Evergy Plaza for its fourth year.

• Regional foods: Vendors offer traditional dishes from many areas of...

The Topeka Rowing Association runs free instructional sessions every Monday and Wednesday at Lake Shawnee, giving newcomers a chance to try the sport...

Bert Kreischer brings his national 'Permission to Party' tour to the Topeka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7 PM. This rare big-name comedy act is adult-oriented and not family-friendly.

Two local gatherings stand out in the August 8–September 12 lineup:

• Picnic in the Pasture (by the water) at 194 W 110th Street, Carbondale
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Head to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library this Sunday at 3pm for a free jazz concert by the Topeka Jazz Workshop. Enjoy standards from Duke...

Head to 785 Beer Company for the GALAXY Pop-Up through August 30.

• Limited edition GALAXY shirts available now while supplies last
• Glow-in-the-dark pickleball adds a unique twist to the experience
• Immersive pop-up adventure you won't want to miss

Topeka offers diverse family-friendly arts events this month.

• Circus Golden Star performs multiple times Aug 20-23 at West Ridge Mall
• Cider Days...

Join Topeka's second annual So Soul Summer for a luau-themed celebration supporting Living the Dream.

• Luau fun awaits: Themed decor, food, limbo...

Topeka Salvation Army welcomes new leaders and is planning a back-to-school event.

• Family arts option: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown runs...

Organizers of Rock The Plains Music Festival are postponing the event to spring 2027, apologizing for the disruption to fans who made plans around the...

ArtsConnect is strengthening Topeka's cultural scene through simultaneous visual and music initiatives.

• Native American exhibition: The 4th annual...

Topeka families have three big live shows to catch soon:

• PRCA Rodeo runs nightly with gates at 6 PM and action from 8 PM, rain or shine.
• Circus...

The Topeka bridge mural near Ripley Park shows how public art can reshape community identity.

• A young resident now proudly says he lives "by the...

The Ritchie House came alive Saturday with the thunder of a replica Civil War cannon, giving Topeka residents a rare, up-close look at living...

Country music fans in Topeka won't want to miss Randy Travis with Jake Hoot at the Performing Arts Center on November 7, 2026, at 7:00pm. Tickets are available for $76 including fees – a rare chance to see this legendary performer live.

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Head to the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery for a free family adventure blending art and dinosaurs.

• When: Saturday, July 25, 9am–6pm
• What: Hunt for...

Topeka families can stock up on free school supplies and enjoy a day of fun before the new year starts.

• Date & Location: Saturday, August 8, 2026,...