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01/21/2025
❄️🏒 Get Ready to Break the Ice! 🏒❄️
The Federal Prospects Hockey League neutral site games hit the ice at Stormont Vail Events Center starting January 24, and it’s going to be a slapshot of excitement you don’t want to miss!
Gather your crew, bundle up, and join us for edge-of-your-seat action that’s cooler than a Zamboni on overdrive! ⛸️🔥
🎟️ Tickets are going fast—don’t get left out in the cold!
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01/16/2025
Exciting news! 🤩
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails is making a long stop at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center from January 17th to May 11th. The exhibit is included with daily admission, offering a fun and interactive experience for kids. 🚂🫶
“Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails” will run Jan. 17 through May 11 at KS Children's Discovery Center.
01/10/2025
❄️If you participated in Topeka Jingle Days, we have extended the card submission deadline to next Friday, January 17 due to any impact the snow may have caused. Thanks again for participating!
To everyone already enjoying the magic of Topeka Jingle Days—thank you for joining the festivities!✨
Don’t miss out on these remaining events and continue filling up your greeting card passport for a chance to win a fabulous Topeka staycation! 🎁
Here's what's still to come:
▪ Kansas Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Topeka Performing Arts Center - Dec. 21-22
▪ Games Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays at Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy - ends Dec. 22
▪ TARC's Winter Wonderland, A Celebration of Lights Benefitting TARC at Lake Shawnee - ends Dec. 31
▪ Mistletoe at The Pennant Topeka - ends Jan. 5
So jingle all the way and keep the holiday spirit alive! Get all the details and see the full list of events at www.TopekaJingleDays.com.
01/09/2025
Save the date for these upcoming hockey games at Stormont Vail Events Center! AND… did you hear the news?🚨 Hockey is officially coming back to Topeka THIS October with a new team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League. You can enjoy 28 home games, options for community ice skating, and so much more!!
The countdown is on! The Federal Prospects Hockey League neutral site games kick off on January 24 at Stormont Vail Events Center, and you don’t want to miss the action. Get your tickets NOW!
🎟️ Find Tickets --> https://ow.ly/hun350UzuoM
🏒January 24 - Dashers Hockey vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
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🏒January 25 - Dashers Hockey vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
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🏒January 31 - Dashers Hockey vs. Port Huron Prowlers
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🏒February 1 - Dashers Hockey vs. Port Huron Prowlers
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12/25/2024
Happy holidays to our amazing community! ✨
It has been an incredible year of community festivals and fun at area attractions. From Fiesta Topeka, For The Culture KS and Thunder Over The Heartland to Kansas Children's Discovery Center, Combat Air Museum, Topeka Zoo and so much more, it was definitely a year to remember!
The new experiences and opportunities created in 2024 have been nothing short of extraordinary, and we're excited to see what 2025 has in store!
12/24/2024
One week left of the 2024 MET&L Prairie Pour Tour!! 🍻
ONE MORE WEEK to visit stops on the MET&L Prairie Pour Tour!
Continue earning points through Dec. 31st to redeem them for t-shirts, custom glasses and more! If you make it to all 18 tour stops, you will be automatically entered into the grand-prize sweepstakes drawing! Four lucky winners will take home a prize package valued up to $500.
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12/19/2024
To everyone already enjoying the magic of Topeka Jingle Days—thank you for joining the festivities!✨
Don’t miss out on these remaining events and continue filling up your greeting card passport for a chance to win a fabulous Topeka staycation! 🎁
Here's what's still to come:
▪ Kansas Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Topeka Performing Arts Center - Dec. 21-22
▪ Games Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays at Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy - ends Dec. 22
▪ TARC's Winter Wonderland, A Celebration of Lights Benefitting TARC at Lake Shawnee - ends Dec. 31
▪ Mistletoe at The Pennant Topeka - ends Jan. 5
So jingle all the way and keep the holiday spirit alive! Get all the details and see the full list of events at www.TopekaJingleDays.com.
12/12/2024
Can you believe the 2024 MET&L Prairie Pour Tour is coming to an end? You’re closer than ever to winning an amazing prize bundle! The best part? You now only need to visit 12 stops instead of 14 to claim your prize!🏆
You have TWO WEEKS left to visit venues on the 2024 MET&L Prairie Pour Tour for a chance to win a prize package including a custom pint glass, decal, and t-shirt!!
EXCITING UPDATE: The original goal to hit was 14 venues, BUT we’ve just reduced that to 12 venues!🚨 Keep rockin’ & rollin’ and make sure you visit 12 locations or more by December 31st! Prizes can be redeemed through the end of January 2025, while supplies last.
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12/11/2024
Support our local businesses when you this holiday season!
12/07/2024
The Topeka Welcome Center at 719 S Kansas Ave will be open tomorrow night for the parade, and Topeka merch will be on sale 15% off. There are some great stocking stuffers and gift items! 🎁
12/07/2024
Check out these beautiful images from Ad Astra Explorer - Andrea Etzel in honor of Topeka’s 170th Birthday yesterday! 🎂
12/03/2024
Embrace the festive vibes with incredible indoor activities for the whole family at Stormont Vail Events Center with PAW Patrol Live Heroes Unite!, or join the fun at Kansas Children's Discovery Center for their Snowfest: Snowball Catapults! Stay cozy in your car as you enjoy the dazzling lights at TARC's Winter Wonderland, make a trip around Fairlawn Plaza at the 2024 SLI Festival of Trees, or try the SnowGlobe Pop Up Christmas Bar at 785 Beer Company-. Don't miss out on all the holiday fun Topeka has to offer! 🎄✨
12/01/2024
One Month Left! Explore a few stops on the MET&L Prairie Pour Tour today. 🍻
With just one month left in the year to explore the great craft beverage scene of eastern Kansas, the countdown is ON! Those prizes won’t win themselves, so make plans today to visit your next stop on the 2024 tour! 🥃
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11/29/2024
Check out the latest edition of the Visit Topeka eNews full of festive holiday events and more! 👉 https://conta.cc/49hFDXl
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See yourself in Topeka! This Diwali season we highlight Arun Ramamurthy, a multifaceted violinist, composer and educator who founded the Brooklyn Raga Massive. Arun collaborated with Tony winning composer Steven Lutvak to bring our Broadway musical number "Topeka!" to life. He composed a classical Raga interpretation of the "See Yourself, Be Yourself, Free Yourself in Topeka" chorus which you can listen to on Spotify! Learn more about the classical Indian music here, and celebrate Topeka's vibrant Indian community each year with our friends at India Mela Topeka.
🚨 Contest Alert 🚨 Get ready to rev up your weekend with the Blizzard Bash indoor demolition derby at Stormont Vail Events Center Nov. 7-10! With over 350 drivers from across North America vying for more than $260,000 in prizes, this is an event you won't want to miss! 🔥
Enter for your chance to win 4 tickets to the show on Thursday, November 7. It’s easy!...
Step 1 - Tag the people you'd bring in the comments below
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Winner will be announced this Wednesday!🏆
If you want to lock in those tickets today, check out https://bit.ly/BlizzardBash2024
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🌟✈️ Excitement is in the air! Join us for the Thunder Over The Heartland Airshow Kickoff Party this Thursday, October 10, at Evergy Plaza in Downtown Topeka,! 🎉
Get ready to kick off an incredible weekend filled with jaw-dropping aerial displays, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable memories. The main event takes flight at Forbes Field from October 11-13—you won’t want to miss it!
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and let’s make this weekend unforgettable. See you there! 🎆✨
#ThunderOverTheHeartland #TopekaEvents #Airshow #FamilyFun #VisitTopeka
See yourself in Topeka! The cultural capital of Kansas invites you to discover the people and traditions of our community. Each year Topeka hosts India Mela, a celebration of India. Enjoy how Arun Ramamurthy, founder of the Brooklyn Raga Massive in New York, interprets our “Topeka!” musical number with a fresh take based on the classical music traditions of southern India.
India Mela returns with a Bollywood night in Downtown Topeka THIS Friday, September 27th!
Bollywood Movie Night in Topeka!
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!
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.
TaCo in Downtown Topeka
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!
Fiesta Topeka is BACK!
Get ready for Fiesta Topeka, a five-day celebration of Mexican culture from July 16th-20th! Enjoy delicious food, vibrant music, an exciting carnival, and a new addition this year—a fantastic car show!
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¡Prepárate para Fiesta Topeka, una celebración de cinco días de la cultura mexicana del 16 al 20 de julio! Disfruta de deliciosa comida, música vibrante, un carnaval espectacular, ¡y una nueva adición este año: un fantástico espectáculo de autos!
Mini-Fiesta Celebration on July 6th!
Get ready for a fantastic time at the Mini-Fiesta on July 6th at Evergy Plaza! From 4pm-9pm, enjoy an unforgettable evening with a live performance by Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes, delicious Mexican food, and a variety of vendors! Best of all, this event is FREE! Come celebrate 91 years of Fiesta Topeka. 🎉
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¡Prepárate para un tiempo fantástico en la Mini-Fiesta el 6 de julio en Evergy Plaza! Desde las 4pm hasta las 9pm, disfruta de una noche inolvidable con una presentación en vivo de Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes, deliciosa comida mexicana y una variedad de vendedores. ¡Y lo mejor de todo, este evento es GRATIS! Ven a celebrar los 91 años de Fiesta Topeka. 🎉
Have you been to the Rita Blitt Gallery at Washburn University - White Concert Hall recently? Did you know there was a limited duration installation helping to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision? Well, now you know!
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Free Yourself in Topeka
The capital city of Kansas welcomes you! Be yourself, see yourself, and free yourself in Topeka.
Topeka!
Topeka welcomes you! Discover the hospitality of the capital of Kansas. Food, fun, and adventure awaits. See yourself, be yourself, and free yourself here in Topeka!
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.
Downtown Topeka is not only home to the State Capitol, but also to a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, and makers spaces. Evergy Plazanow also calls Downtown home, offering a wide variety of concerts, shows, and more. NOTO Arts District has everything from event venues to art galleries, and an art center where everyone can take classes and become a part of the district alongside Arts Connect. The west side of town is a staple, housing usual favorites, shopping hubs, and local fares scattered throughout. So many neighborhoods make up the city of Topeka and it’s surrounding areas, it takes days to visit it all.
So, with open arms we welcome you to Topeka! Let us help you discover our #TopCity! VisitTopeka.com >>
Topeka History:
Bitter abolitionist and pro-slavery conflict during the 1850s served as a prelude to the Civil War and gave rise to the term "Bleeding Kansas." As Kansas approached statehood, Topekans such as Col. John and Mary Jane Ritchie battled for the abolition of slavery. Ritchie's house became a meeting place for the free-state faction and a station along the Underground Railroad.
After what is widely considered a corrupt election in March 1855, A pro-slavery government was created in Lecompton, Kansas. Fearful that the state might enter the Union as a slave state, anti-slavery supporters gathered in Topeka, in a building now known as Constitution Hall, to draft an anti-slavery constitution for the Kansas territory. For three weeks, 47 delegates from around the state gathered in Constitution Hall and wrote the first of four constitutions for the Kansas territory. Though the constitution was eventually blocked, the building continued as headquarters for the free-state movement, being used as a meeting hall, warehouse for weapons and supplies and as base for the Topeka guard, which protected free-state supporters.
One of the largest railroads in the United States, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, was chartered by the state of Kansas in 1859, and organized in 1860 by Cyrus K. Holliday. The railroad had a great influence on the settlement of the southwestern United States.
Topeka also was home of the Oliver Brown family, the namesake in Brown v. Board of Education, the 1954 Supreme Court case that eliminated the "separate but equal" standard in American public schools. Unlike the elementary schools in Topeka at that time, Topeka High School had been integrated since the late 1890s.
The Episcopal Church established the College of the Sisters of Bethany in Topeka in 1860. Billed as the "Wellesley of the West," the college provided a rare opportunity for women to receive an excellent education.
Charles Curtis served at the 31st Vice President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. He was the first Native American VP, the first VP West of the Mississippi, and the only VP from the state of Kansas.
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