Friday through Sunday

Things to Do in Topeka This Weekend

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Whether you're looking for a night out or a family outing, here's everything happening in Topeka this weekend.

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2026 ARTY AWARDS
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16
OCT
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Live Music

2026 ARTY AWARDS

Heritage Hall
6 PM
Ghost Tours | Haunting tales of Mystery, Murder & Mayhem
FRI
16
OCT
Entertainment

Ghost Tours | Haunting tales of Mystery, Murder & Mayhem

Historic Topeka Cemetery
1:30 PM
Happy Basset's 6th Annual BBQ Comp
FRI
16
OCT
Entertainment

Happy Basset's 6th Annual BBQ Comp

Happy Basset Barrel House
11 AM
Soft opening AYCE Italian!
FRI
16
OCT
Local Flavor

Soft opening AYCE Italian!

The Woodshed Event Center
5 PM
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Friday Night Crafts: Painting with Dots and Textures
Fri, Oct 16 · Cafe Quetzal
Live Music - Double Bill Jack Summers and Kris Schultz
Fri, Oct 16 · Cosmo's Court
Nightmare Festival 2026
Fri, Oct 16 · Stormont Vail Events Center
⚰️ Crack The Coffin⚰️
Fri, Oct 16 · The Kickstart Saloon
Wind Ensemble Concert
Fri, Oct 16 · Washburn University - White Concert Hall
The Ultimate 80s Arena Rock Experience at Happy Bassett
Fri, Oct 16 · Happy Basset Barrel House
Poetry and Pours
Fri, Oct 16
The Star Karaoke Bar - Cosmos Court
Fri, Oct 16 · Cosmo's Court
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The Dreidel Players Present...Best Hanukkah Show Ever!
Sat, Oct 17
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String Jam at Cafe Quetzal
Sat, Oct 17 · Cafe Quetzal
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Karls Birthday Party
Sat, Oct 17
Topeka Out of the Darkness Community Walk Greater Kansas American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sat, Oct 17 · Garfield Park
BINGO
Sat, Oct 17
Clejan - Strings of Valhalla Tour
Sat, Oct 17 · Tonix & Tunes
KW Trunk or Treat
Sat, Oct 17
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H&A Sourdough Storefront Grand Opening
Sat, Oct 17 · Fairlawn Plaza Mall
Clejan w/ special guest Damoyee
Sat, Oct 17 · Tonix & Tunes
king and Queen Ball
Sat, Oct 17
Dueling Pianos Big Time Entertainment
Sat, Oct 17
Costume Karaoke Party @ Kansas Ave UMC
Sat, Oct 17
Delta Haze Arab Shriners Oct Fest Dance Open to The Public
Sat, Oct 17 · Arab Shriners
ROCK STEADY@AMERICAN LEGION POST 400, TOPEKA, KS, SATURDAY 10/17, 7-11pm
Sat, Oct 17 · American Legion Post 400
Rock Party - Live @ Happy Basset
Sat, Oct 17 · Happy Basset Barrel House
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AUTOCROSS AT DARANA HEARTLAND MOTORSPORTS PARK!
Sat, Oct 17
Burning of the Bras with live music by Atomic Cowboyz 🔥👙🎶
Sat, Oct 17 · The Kickstart Saloon
PianoFest
Sat, Oct 17 · White Concert Hall
The Breakaway Gravel Race!
Sat, Oct 17
BINGO - It's FREE - 1pm Due to Chiefs Game at 3:25pm
Sun, Oct 18 · Happy Basset Barrel House
KMEA Trumpet All-State Band & Orchestra Workshop
Sun, Oct 18 · Hurd Recital Hall
Stanley Sheldon’s Rhythm Republic
Sun, Oct 18 · Topeka Performing Arts Center
Echoes of Healing🍂Sound Bath🍁
Sun, Oct 18
MICRO MAIDENS THE SHOW LIVE SUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2026 @ THE WOODSHED EVENT CENTER
Sun, Oct 18 · The Woodshed Event Center
Topeka, KS - Micro Maidens: The Show @The Venue "Life's Too Short to Miss This!"
Sun, Oct 18 · The Woodshed Event Center
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Basset Bites Brunch Buffet
Sun, Oct 18 · Happy Basset Barrel House