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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.

  • Huff 'n Puff Balloon Rally
    Located at Lake Shawnee
    785-267-1156
    A family friendly event since 1976, this Topeka tradition event lasts for three days and features dozes of hot air balloons soaring gracefully above the capital city at sunrise and just before sunset.  more...

Concerts & Performances

  • "Tommy"
    Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy
    785-357-5211
    A startling rock musical on a grand scale.

  • Topeka Jazz Festival
    Located at the Topeka Performance Arts Center
    785-234-2787
    The whole family will enjoy this three day music festival that features world-class artists playing classic, straight-ahead jazz music.

Plays & Productions

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

  • "Charlotte's Web"
    Topeka Civic Theatre
    785-357-5211
    A children's academy production, featuring a musical version of the all time classic about a beautiful spider that befriends a lonely pig.

  • "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
    3028 West 8th Street • Topeka, KS 66606
    Topeka Civic Theatre
    785-357-5211
    Based on the popular comic strip "Peanuts", enjoy this favorite award winning musical presented with a brand new flare!

  • "Harvey"
    Topeka Civic Theatre
    785-357-5211
    A timeless comedy about a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a half foot rabbit. One of the most successful comedies ever produced.

Art Exhibits

  • Mulvane Mountains-Plains Art Fair
    Located on the Washburn Campus
    785-231-1124
    There are over 70 juried artists showing their magnificant wares during this two day art event that also includes delicious food, live entertainment, and children's activities.

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...

  • Great Topeka Duck Race
    Located at Lake Shawnee
    785-23-DUCKS
    Approximately 10,000 "adopted" rubber ducks will be dropped into Lake Shawnee for a race to the finish line where the lucky winners will receive great prizes during this event that also includes many children's activities, hot air balloons, barrel train rides, children's arts & crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, clowns, and live entertainment. more...

  • Apple Festival
    Located at Peddler's Village
    785-368-3888
    A must see fall event that includes demonstrations of pioneer skills, blacksmiths, quilters, musicians, craftsmen, and culinary artists, as well as live entertainment and tours of a historic pioneer village.

  • Lake Shawnee Intertribal Pow Wow
    3315 Tinman Circle • Topeka, KS 66605
    Located at Lake Shawnee
    785-232-2726
    Enjoy traditional Native American food, crafts, entertainment, cultural sessions, Native dancing including Gourd Dancing, and educational seminars during this three day festival.  more...

  • Cider Days Fall Festival
    One Expocentre Drive • Topeka, KS 66612
    Located at the Kansas Expocentre
    785-272-9290
    The most popular arts and crafts and entertainment show in Northeast Kansas, this two day festival pays tribute to the pioneers who opened and settled Kansas. Features include living history demonstrations, children's activities, a large food court, stage entertainment, and an authentic 1865 Cider Press making apple cider.

  • Kansas Silent Film Festival
    White Concert Hall • Topeka, KS 66675
    Located at Washburn University
    785-231-0556
    This annual two day film festival celebrates the movie industry and features continuous showings of rare silent films complete with live organ and orchestra accompaniment. 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...

  • Heartland Park Topeka
    7530 Southwest Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66619
    785-862-4781
    NHRA drag racing, off-road racing, World of Outlaws, and other racing events. more...

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