Topeka Kansas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Miracle on Kansas Avenue & Parade
  Located in Downtown Topeka
  785-234-9336
  Recapture the nostalgia of Christmas Past during this event that takes place in early December and includes decorated windows and trees, carriage rides, a lighted parade, carolers, and commemorative ornaments.

• Old Time Holiday Happenings
  Located at Ward-Meade Park
  785-368-3888
  A vintage holiday celebration that takes place each early December and includes Victorian dinners, trolley tours, tours of the grounds, and unique turn-of-the-century decorations.

• Festival of Trees
  Located at the Kansas Expocentre
  785-233-2566
  One-of-a-kind decorated Christmas trees, baked goods, entertainment, and a craft boutique are all a part of this wonderful holiday event that takes place annually in December.

Cinema

• The Internet Movie Database
  Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. more...

• Fandango
  Find theaters in your area, view showtimes of current releases and see upcoming trailer at Fandango. more...

Plays & Productions

• Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy
  3028 SW 8th Ave • Topeka, KS 66606
  785-357-5211
  Award-winning community dinner theatre.

• Topeka Performing Arts Center
  214 Southeast 8th Street • Topeka, KS 66603
  785-234-2787
  Live Broadway plays, concerts, conferences, and meeting space. Call for schedule.

Festivals & Fairs

• Sunflower Music Festival
  White Concert Hall • Topeka, KS 66621
  Located on the Washburn University Campus
  785-670-1620
  Symphony musicians from the United States and Europe perform orchestra and chamber music each evening during this nine-day series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects, and other artistic events. The 2012 Sunflower Music Festival will take place June 8-16. more...

• Fiesta Mexicana Week
  1008 Northeast Atchison • Topeka, KS 66616
  Located at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
  785-232-5088
  One of the largest fiestas in the Midwest, this five day festival celebrates Topeka's Hispanic culture and features authentic Mexican food, traditional nationally recognized entertainment, the Fiesta 5k Run, crafts, a carnival, and children's activities. more...

• DiscoverOurFestival
  The ultimate U.S. festivals, tourism & annual events guide. more...

Marathons & 10K Runs

• Topeka Tinman Triathlon
  Located at Lake Shawnee
  785-267-1156
  "A long standing tradition of Midwest endurance events since 1980," this triathlon consists of a 1,100 meter swim, a 19.5 mile bike race, and a seven mile run.

Sporting Events

• Heartland Park
  7530 South Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66619
  785-234-4545
  The first major motorsports facility to be built in North America since 1968, this award-winning racing venue offers exciting racing action on a dragstrip, a road course, and a dirt track throughout the year. more...