Topeka Events & Things to Do

🍻🎃 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS BREWING AT HAPPY BASSET! 🧠🍂 BREW & BRAINS: THE HAPPY BASSET TRIVIA LEAGUE IS BACK! Think your team has what it takes to climb the leaderboard? Gather your smartest friends, grab a beer, and get ready for 8 weeks of Halloween, Thanksgiving, fall fun, and plenty of trivia! Starting Monday, October 12th, at 6:00 PM, each week will bring a brand-new theme, new questions, and new opportunities to earn points toward the Brew & Brains Fall Trivia League Championship! 🏆 🧠 HOW IT WORKS • FREE to play • 8 weeks of trivia competition • Teams earn points each week • Bonus points are available throughout the season • End-of-season prizes for our top teams! • You can join with an existing team or come find your trivia crew! 🎃 WEEKLY THEMES Week 1: Halloween Kickoff 👻 Halloween history, traditions, spooky facts & more! Week 2: Halloween Candy 🍫🍬 Your favorite treats, candy history, brands, flavors & more! Week 3: Halloween Movies & TV 🎬👻 Classic Halloween movies, scary movies, TV episodes, characters & quotes! Week 4: Witches, Monsters & Things That Go Bump 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️ Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, monsters & folklore! Week 5: Thanksgiving Kickoff 🦃 Thanksgiving history, traditions, fun facts & celebrations! Week 6: Thanksgiving Food Fight 🍗🥧 Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies, recipes & all things Thanksgiving food! Week 7: Thanksgiving Traditions 🦃🏈 Thanksgiving football, the Macy’s Parade, Black Friday, presidential turkeys & more! Week 8: THE ULTIMATE FALL FINALE 🍂🏆 A little bit of Halloween, a little bit of Thanksgiving, and a whole lot of trivia! ⭐ BONUS POINTS! There will be plenty of ways to pick up some extra points throughout the season: 👗 Best Dressed Team — Dress for the week’s theme! 🎃 Team Mascot — Bring a small item representing that week’s theme. 🙌 Bring a Friend — Bring someone who has never played in the trivia league before! 🦃 Turkey Trivia Challenge — A quick Thanksgiving-themed challenge for bonus points! 🍬 Candy Guess — Guess how many pieces of candy are in the jar. Closest guess wins! ❓ Mystery Bonus — You never know what bonus challenge might pop up! So grab your team, come up with a killer team name, and get ready for 8 weeks of bragging rights, bonus points, great food, cold beer, and a whole lot of fun! 🏆 Who will become the Brew & Brains Fall Trivia League Champions? 📅 Mondays at 6:00 PM 📍 Happy Basset Barrel House 💰 FREE TO PLAY Let the fall trivia battle begin! 🎃🦃🍻🧠 #HappyBasset #HappyBassetBarrelHouse #BrewAndBrains #TriviaLeague #TriviaNight #TopekaEvents #TopekaKS #ThingsToDoInTopeka #CraftBeer #DrinkLocal #SupportLocal #MondayNightTrivia #GameNight #TeamTrivia #HalloweenTrivia #ThanksgivingTrivia #FallFun

🎯🍺 Steel-Tip Dart Players — This One’s for You! 🍺🎯 Ready to put your darts to use and join a league that’s all about fun, fair competition, and good times? The Topeka Dart Association (TDA) is growing, and we’re looking for steel-tip dart players of all skill levels! 🔹 Bring your own steel-tip darts 🔹 Skill-based divisions coming soon (Gold, Silver & Bronze) so you’ll always play against similar-level teams 🔹 Great atmosphere, friendly competition, and league nights you’ll actually look forward to Whether you want to form a team or jump in as a free agent, now’s the time to get involved. Reach out to a TDA Officer, here is their website for more information. NO Walk-ins during league! Walk-ins welcome during tournaments!https://topekadartassociation.weebly.com/ Grab your darts, grab a beer, and let’s make league night the best night of the week! 🍻🎯 #SteelTipDarts #BringYourOwnDarts #DartLeague #TopekaDarts #LeagueNight #GameNight #DrinkLocal #HappyBasset #JoinTheLeague 🎯🍺

Jeremy Porter and The Tucos are playing Topeka for the first time!! Doors 8PMMusic 9PMNo CoverAll Ages Jeremy Porter and The Tucos deliver a high energy blend of original Detroit Rock and Roll, mixing the city’s gritty, blue collar spirit and musical history with sharp songwriting and big-hearted hooks. Their sound pulls from post-punk pioneers like Hüsker Dü and X, and classic power pop and Americana bands like The Plimsouls and Uncle Tupelo. Energetic, melodic, and unapologetically honest, The Tucos bring an inclusive, engaging live show that leaves no doubt that independent rock and roll still matters.

Join us for the first session of this new event series at the Mulvane-Art Chats: "A Closer look at ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Looss Jr." Michael Allen, Exhibition Coordinator at the Mulvane, will join Washburn University professor Kara Kendall-Morwick and photographer and photojournalist Nick Krug for a discussion of three photographs in the exhibition. We'll discuss photographs featuring sports icons Dwight Clark, Serena Williams, and Yogi Berra.

🎯 Top City Cornhole Night 🎯 Game on at 6:30 PM! Grab a cold craft beer, order some great food, and toss a few bags with friends. Whether you’re playing to win or just playing for fun, it’s the perfect way to kick back and enjoy the night. Good vibes, great beer, tasty eats, and friendly competition—see you on the boards!

THIS IS OUR TRADITIONAL KICKOFF EVENT with all the goodies and worksheets and stickers and buttons and the 2026 November calendar and handouts and the NaNoRhino and YOU and the friends you bring and the GROUP DARE and ALL OF THE THINGS that make Topeka Wrimos our favorite way to spend November writing novels together. Also I’ll make a zoom link closer to the event and share it if you want to join us in video-connection-spirit. Also I can make participant packs for people to pick up other times, make sure to message if you need that and let me know which parts you prioritize for yourself to help you write the November thing!

Flora Lumina is coming to Topeka and is an entirely new to Topeka! From glowing foliage to illuminated flowers and larger than life displays. This display will be in Topeka Oct 12 to Nov 1Nightly from 7pm to 10pm Adult tickets $15 and youth ages 3-17 and seniors 55+ only $12. We will meet at 6:50pm at the entrance.It doesn’t open until 7 but we will wait around until 7:10.You can join us or find a day and time that fits your schedule better!! Make sure to let me know if you are coming!

Come join us for a laidback night of racing events. $10 per rider or $25 per family, ride in as many classs as you’d like!

Please join Huascar Medina, former Kansas Poet Laureate, at Middle Ground Books in Emporia, KS, for a reading of his third poetry collection, Protest as Love Poem. The evening will feature a 45-minute reading with Q&A. Copies of Medina’s books and art posters will also be available for purchase.

ACOTAR fans, this is for you! 🌙📚🗡️ Join us at B&B for Sarah J. Maas Books Trivia on TUE, OCT 20 at 7:30PM! Gather with fellow readers, celebrate her upcoming releases, & test your knowledge of ALL her books! First come, first served; arrive early to secure your spots! ✨ FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, & we have PRIZES for our winners! 🏆 🍷 Please support us by purchasing food & drinks while you play to ensure we’re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community! #BBTheatres #Trivia #GameNight #ACOTAR

ACOTAR fans, this is for you! 🌙📚🗡️ Join us at B&B for Sarah J. Maas Books Trivia on TUE, OCT 20 at 7:30PM! Gather with fellow readers, celebrate her upcoming releases, & test your knowledge of ALL her books! First come, first served; arrive early to secure your spots! ✨ FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, & we have PRIZES for our winners! 🏆 🍷 Please support us by purchasing food & drinks while you play to ensure we’re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community! #BBTheatres #Trivia #GameNight #ACOTAR

This October, United Way has your front-row seat to life-changing solutions in Douglas County. Our new Grant Slam event will bring you face-to-face with hope and shoulder-to-shoulder with people who care about our communities as much as you do. United Way of Kaw Valley’s Grant Slam is a live fundraising and grant competition that highlights innovative nonprofit solutions supporting ALICE households in Douglas County. Many hardworking families in Douglas County struggle to afford basic needs despite being employed. Known as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), these households face challenges related to housing, childcare, transportation, food security, healthcare, and financial stability. Grant Slam seeks innovative solutions that help families move beyond crisis and build long-term stability. Local nonprofits will take the stage at this Shark Tank-style event to convince our judges and attendees to invest United Way grant dollars in their approaches. Grant Slam harnesses the innovative spirit of Lawrence and our surrounding communities to create, fund and expand solutions that align with United Way’s impact areas and the the Douglas County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Presenting finalists are guaranteed a portion of the $30,000 Douglas County investment for this year. Grant Slam gathers nonprofits, community leaders, businesses, donors, and residents to invest in solutions that strengthen our community. Selected finalists take the stage October 21 at Maceli’s to pitch their plans to a panel of local judges and community supporters. Details for participants, sponsors and community supporters at https://www.uwkawvalley.org/grantslam.

This course is designed to be applicable across all artistic disciplines, including interior and floral design. This is not a clay class; it’s a color theory/design class and a really great value. Throughout the class, you will explore various ways to use color to enhance your projects. Kathy will focus on specific techniques involving layers and luminosity to help you elevate the quality of your work. You won’t be disappointed by all the information you learn. Color & Design – 2-hour workshop every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.Starting:Sept. 2 & 16Oct. 7 & 21Nov. 4 & 18Dec. 2 & 16Jan. 6 & 20Feb. 3 & 17 Embark on an exciting 6-month journey to master the art of color and uncover its profound meanings with artist Kathy Pflaum. Dive deep into effective color usage in your artwork, exploring essential techniques such as mixing colors, harnessing the power of the color wheel, and experimenting with a rich variety of combinations. Discover how to create luminosity, manipulate temperature and transparency, and achieve depth and simultaneous contrast. Each month, you will engage in hands-on design exercises that will sharpen your skills and ignite your creativity. You’ll have the chance to practice different uses of color and combinations, allowing you to elevate your artistic expression. Bring your project—whether finished or in progress—to class for insightful discussions about your achievements. We foster an environment of positivity and constructive feedback, ensuring that each participant feels supported. All necessary supplies will be provided for our class exercises. Join us and transform your understanding of color while expanding your artistic potential! See more about Kathy Pflaum at: https://www.facebook.com/kathy.pflaum $40 per night OR 6-months for $400 = one month freeMin. of 6 students https://www.facebook.com/events/1084092710815827/?event_time_id=1084092757482489

This course is designed to be applicable across all artistic disciplines, including interior and floral design. This is not a clay class; it’s a color theory/design class and a really great value. Throughout the class, you will explore various ways to use color to enhance your projects. Kathy will focus on specific techniques involving layers and luminosity to help you elevate the quality of your work. You won’t be disappointed by all the information you learn. Color & Design – 2-hour workshop every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.Starting:Sept. 2 & 16Oct. 7 & 21Nov. 4 & 18Dec. 2 & 16Jan. 6 & 20Feb. 3 & 17 Embark on an exciting 6-month journey to master the art of color and uncover its profound meanings with artist Kathy Pflaum. Dive deep into effective color usage in your artwork, exploring essential techniques such as mixing colors, harnessing the power of the color wheel, and experimenting with a rich variety of combinations. Discover how to create luminosity, manipulate temperature and transparency, and achieve depth and simultaneous contrast. Each month, you will engage in hands-on design exercises that will sharpen your skills and ignite your creativity. You’ll have the chance to practice different uses of color and combinations, allowing you to elevate your artistic expression. Bring your project—whether finished or in progress—to class for insightful discussions about your achievements. We foster an environment of positivity and constructive feedback, ensuring that each participant feels supported. All necessary supplies will be provided for our class exercises. Join us and transform your understanding of color while expanding your artistic potential! See more about Kathy Pflaum at: https://www.facebook.com/kathy.pflaum $40 per night OR 6-months for $400 = one month freeMin. of 6 students https://www.facebook.com/events/1051174657696778/?event_time_id=1051174671030110

🤠💃 Country & Line Dance Nights with Kristy 🕺🎶 Every Wednesday • 6:30 PM • Happy Basset Brewing Co. Kick off your night the fun way! Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Country & Line Dance Lessons with Kristy—the perfect warm-up before the night gets rollin’. 🎶 Why you’ll love it: ✨ Easy-to-follow lessons in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ✨ Learn crowd-favorite line dances + classic country steps ✨ No experience needed — beginners 100% welcome ✨ Great for date night, friend night, or flying solo Whether you’ve never danced a step or just want to polish your moves, Kristy will have you feeling confident and dance-floor ready in no time. 🍻 Grab a beer. 👢 Learn a few steps. 🎉 Stay for the fun. Come early, dance often, and make Wednesdays your new favorite night of the week. 📍 Happy Basset Brewing Co. 📅 Wednesdays ⏰ 6:30 PM #CountryDance #LineDance #DanceLessons #DanceWithKristy #HappyBasset #WednesdayNights #TopekaEvents #BeginnerFriendly #BootScootinFun #CountryVibes

Bach & Brews will feature great music (more than just Bach) and delicious food and drinks (more than just Brews). Each night will feature musicians from the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. Sponsored by Pam Luthi Insurance Solutions!

🎶 Boots, Beats & Midweek Fun – Topeka’s Country Night! 🎶 Looking for the perfect midweek escape? Wednesday nights are calling! Dust off your boots and hit the BIGGEST and BEST dance floor in town—we’re keeping it packed and rocking every week! 👢💃🕺 📅 Every Wednesday | 7 PM – 11 PM 💃 Dance Lessons at 6:30 PM – No partner? No problem! 💵 $5 Cover | 🔞 Under 21? $10 Cover 🎧 Sound Origin Productions brings the ultimate country soundtrack—classic 2-steps, sizzling line dances, and plenty of country swing. Got a favorite tune? They’ll play it! 🤠 🍔🍻 Not feeling the dance floor? Relax, sip a cold one, and enjoy delicious bites while soaking in the energy. 🔥 Whether you’re a two-step pro or trying your first dance, Wednesday nights are all about music, moves, and good company. Grab your friends, lace up those boots, and make Wednesday nights your new midweek tradition. Let’s dance, Topeka! 🍻✨ #CountryDanceNight #TopekaNightlife #BootScootinFun #LineDanceLife #TwoStepTime #SoundOriginProductions #MidweekVibes #CountrySwing #DanceTheNightAway

Don’t wait, Buy now! 💪👊🔥 LITTLE-MANIA MAYHEM WILL BE WRESTLING IN TOPEKA, KANSAS * WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21ST ! * VIP – 🥂🥂 Front Section & Photos with the Wrestlers & GENERAL ADMISSION available, buy now! BUY NOW – https://avenueticket.com/event/topekaks1 COME OUT FOR AN ALL-NIGHT EVENT! If you like a live, action-packed event with an entertaining punch, kick and body slam go no further!Our live little-person midget wrestling performance doesn’t disappoint! WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

🔥 Get Excited: The shortest wrestlers of all time are coming to slam the edgiest of cheese graters into the most hapless of opponents! 🎟️ Tickets:https://avenueticket.com/event/lmmwtopeka?t=fbevent 🔥 Ages: 21+ 🤼‍♂️ Watch as these tiny titans and wee warriors take to the ring and battle it out for the championship title! 💪 This is an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world’s most talented wrestlers in action. ⏱️ We’re sorry for the short notice, so get your tickets now: The window of opportunity is small – these events sell out every time! 💵 Our tickets aren’t half-off, but our prices DO dwarf the competition! 🥊 Watch a trailer video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/8m-ilMswmBo 🥊 Watch another video trailer here: https://youtu.be/T2kpI6JEi58 🥊 Watch a 3rd trailer video trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igyUENcgtn8 💪 Doors open 90 minutes before showtime! ❤️ Be sure to get all your Little Mania Merch at http://LittleManiaMedia.myshopify.com

No Weight Classes. No Mercy. Just Mayhem. Attention Topeka, KS ! Welcome to Little Mania Wrestling: Mini Champions, Massive Thrills! 🎉🤼‍♂️ Get ready for an action-packed night of entertainment at OK CORRAL KC NIGHT CLUB ! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind experience. Prepare for unforgettable VIP treatment with your ringside tickets, giving you an exclusive opportunity to mingle with the legendary Hulk Hogan’s original Little Mania Wrestlers from MCW, as seen on Tru TV! Don’t miss this fantastic chance—act fast, as ringside tickets are limited! 💥🔥 Watch as our talented mini wrestlers take the ring and showcase their incredible skills in an exciting display of athleticism and showmanship! 🎟️✨ Don’t miss out on this unique event that promises to deliver big fun in a small package! Ages 21+ only! -Meet the legendary Hulk Hogan’s original Little Mania Wrestlers from MCW! Featured on Tru TV !

Open 12-6pm due to schools are out! $10 entry fee gets you all the activities. Open 10/22 as Shawnee Heights, Jeff West, 501, Santa Fe Trail are out of school. Open from 10-6pm

🎃 KVC Kansas Trunk or Treat — all are welcome! When: Oct 22 | 5–7 PMWhere: KVC Kansas’ Topeka office, 419 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611 Join KVC Kansas for a safe, family-friendly night that brings our community together. Expect decorated trunks, candy galore, food and drinks, and plenty of smiles. Costumes encouraged (not required)! Want to host a trunk or donate candy? Contact Chelsea Cox at 913-444-2155 or ccox@kvc.org. Bring your neighbors, share this event and let’s make sweet memories together! 👻🍬

👻🎬 WHO YA GONNA CALL?! 🎬👻 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun, trivia, food, drinks, and one of the greatest ghost-busting movies of all time! Join us Thursday, October 22nd for a special HALLOWEEN TRIVIA & MOVIE NIGHT featuring the 1984 classic… 👻 GHOSTBUSTERS! 👻 🧠 TRIVIA STARTS AT 6 PM Think you know everything about Ghostbusters? We’re putting your knowledge to the test with questions all about the original 1984 film! 🎬 MOVIE STARTS AROUND 7:15 PM Once trivia wraps up, sit back, grab another drink, and enjoy the movie on the big screen! 🍹 SPECIAL GHOSTBUSTERS-THEMED DRINKS 🍔 MOVIE-THEMED FOOD & SPECIALS 👻 HALLOWEEN VIBES ALL NIGHT LONG Whether you’re a longtime Ghostbusters fan or just looking for a fun Halloween night out, grab your friends and join us at the Barrel House! 📅 Thursday, October 22nd 🧠 Trivia — 6 PM 🎬 Ghostbusters — ~7:15 PM 📍 Happy Basset Barrel House Come for the trivia. Stay for the movie. Don’t cross the streams. 👻⚡ WHO YA GONNA CALL? HAPPY BASSET! 🍻👻 #HappyBassetBrewing #HalloweenTrivia #Ghostbusters #GhostbustersTrivia #MovieNight #HalloweenMovieNight #TriviaNight #BassetBites #HappyBassetBarrelHouse #TopekaEvents #TopekaKS #ThingsToDoInTopeka #CraftBeer #BrewingBeersForDogsBestFriend

Live music by Brit Stokes at 7pm!

Guest Artist Johnathan Scales Fourchestra - funded by Washburn Association of Percussionists. Veering from in-your-face, jaw dropping chops and passion, to those quiet moments when the background noise disappears and you hold your breath to take in a soundscape of solitude, the power trio of electric bass (E'Lon JD), drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) combines elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk.

10/22, 7:30p in Hurd Recital Hall- FREE!!!! Veering from in-your-face, jaw dropping chops and passion, to those quiet moments when the background noise disappears and you hold your breath to take in a soundscape of solitude, the power trio of electric bass (E’Lon JD), drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) combines elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk. From club and festival stages across North America and Europe, and tours of Africa, Southeast and Central Asia as a Cultural Ambassador for the US Department of State, to their NPR Tiny Desk Concert featuring Béla Fleck, the Fourchestra’s live shows make even the most jaded listeners forget where they are… even if just for a precious moment.

Veering from in-your-face, jaw dropping chops and passion, to those quiet moments when the background noise disappears and you hold your breath to take in a soundscape of solitude, the power trio of electric bass (E'Lon JD), drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) combines elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk. From club and festival stages across North America and Europe, and tours of Africa, Southeast and Central Asia as a Cultural Ambassador for the US Department of State, to their NPR Tiny Desk Concert featuring Béla Fleck, the Fourchestra’s live shows make even the most jaded listeners forget where they are… even if just for a precious moment.

Fyre Wyte In the Absence of Light Tour Album Release Tour with Special Guest Schwem!Mental Music Supporting Mental Health Awareness Support Talent:T.D.B.R. | Ian Quiet | Bomberr | Coty Pharaoh | Storyteller417 | JCO

Meet us at the South Steps of the Kansas State Capitol for the annual YWCA Week Without Violence March & Rally! We will uplift the voices of survivors, advocates and allies who are working tirelessly to disrupt systems and eliminate barriers around the issue of domestic and sexual violence. Add your voice and help make our community a safe and supportive space for survivors. Week Without Violence at YWCA Northeast Kansas is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

Arrive anytime between 5:30-8:30 pm to enjoy this free hands-on community-crafting activity! Whether you order dinner from our delicious food menu, treat yourself to a special beverage, or come for the craft on your way home, we are always glad to see you! Inflating, twisting and creating with balloons is not only for clowning around — it’s fun for any age! What will you create when you follow your art heart at Cafe Quetzal? For Friday Night Crafts: Projects are always free.Everyone is always welcome.Cafe is open, full food and drink menu. Bring yourself or invite a friend. Family night! Friend time! Time for you!Projects usually take 20-30 minutes. Our crafting community rules:Follow your art heart.Share the supplies.Learn the name of someone new.

Topeka Renaissance Festival Presents:Halloween Ball & Fall Festival Step into a world where kingdoms collide, legends awaken, and magic fills the air at the Topeka Renaissance Festival’s Fall Festival! Halloween Ball Friday, October 23rdDoors open at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join nobles, fae, vikings, pirates, and adventurers for an enchanting evening at the Halloween Ball. Dress in your finest fantasy, renaissance, steampunk, gothic, or Halloween attire and enjoy a magical night of music, dancing, characters, and merriment. Halloween Ball Admission Includes Full Weekend Festival Access! Fall Festival Oct 24th & 25th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily Experience an unforgettable weekend filled with adventure throughout the realms featuring: Armored combat demonstrations by the Wichita Bisons Birds of Prey presentations by Raptors Keep The magical performances of King Oberon’s Fairy Court Viking encampments Five stages of continuous entertainmentGnome King & Queen in Gnome Forest ‍️ The climate-controlled 18-and-over Pirate Bar – Headliners The Scallywags! Unique artisans, merchants, and vendors Festival food, drinks, and treats Interactive characters and immersive storylines Royal courts, fantasy realms, and magical encounters Topeka Renaissance Festival – Fall Festival Halloween Ball: October 22, 6 PM – 10 PM Festival: October 23 & 24, 10 AM – 6 PM Daily “Where Fantasy, History, and Adventure Become Reality.” MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!! Vendor apps – https://forms.gle/7e8pai92noJoe7RZ8Entertainment apps – https://forms.gle/y91cNwZPkzHAQ9zt9

Halloween BallFriday, October 23rd Doors open at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join nobles, fae, gnomes, pirates, and adventurers for an enchanting evening at the Halloween Ball. Dress in your finest fantasy, renaissance, steampunk, gothic, or Halloween attire and enjoy a magical night of music, dancing, characters, and merriment. 💰 Costume contest w/ Cash prizes!Costume contest – Top prize $100 for Best Costume by Crowd decision 2nd and 3rd cash prizes too! Tickets – https://topekarenfest.com/onlinetickets/ Halloween Ball Admission Includes Full Festival Access for Friday evening! Saturday October 24th and Sunday 25th – Topeka Renaissance Fall Festival is happening also – All Access pass to 2.5 day of Renaissance Magic is on sale for $35 through the month of August!

Join us in the Backroom Bar at Compass Point, home of Dirty Girl Adventures, for an evening of singing, storytelling, and authentic old school blues, folk, and ragtime from Nichols and Millspaugh. We think you’ll love this duo; they are a dynamic combination of fingerstyle and bottleneck slide guitar, and harmonica — Nichols and Millspaugh provide their audience with 1920s-40s American styles of blues, folk, and ragtime.Music from a time when it was raw and diverse, but now all too rarely heard. Their talents enable them, with just two instruments, to really fill out the music — creating dynamic layers of sound, feeling, and energy. They play the blues Muddy, Buddy, and The Wolf grew up listening to—old school instrumentals and songs the way blues began, two musicians playing everything from country blues to ragtime, and more. Like they say, “blues from the delta and beyond.” Pat: He has been playing acoustic blues music since he was a teenager with forays into bluegrass fiddle, mandolin and guitar and electric Texas blues. He previously performed in a duo with local harp legend Lee McBee. Chris: He came to playing music a little later in life but boy did he dive in head first. Chris plays to the strengths and unique capabilities of the harmonica and employs the full range of tonal colors, trills, flutters, chord rhythms, and other special effects that make his playing expressive. Doors at 6 pmMusic at 7 pmCover charge $12Food Truck Triple Aces BBQ THINGS TO KNOWThere is limited seating available in The Backroom Bar. You can purchase tickets online or in person at Compass Point during any event. The Backroom Bar at Compass Point, home of Dirty Girl Adventures, is an intimate setting for live music, allowing every person in the space to see, hear, and interact with the performers. We have many offerings at the bar, from event drink specials to mocktails and soda. We have something you’ll want. Compass Point is part of the NOTO Common Consumption Area. This allows you to purchase an alcoholic beverage from a licensed CCA vendor and walk through the Common Consumption Area. All drinks within the CCA MUST be in a branded cup from one of the licensed CCA vendors within the NOTO Arts District.

Faculty Showcase Recital features performances by current Washburn University music faculty and guest artists. The recital is free and open to the public. Contact: Lucy Tan, lucy.tan@washburn.

👟👻 SOLE & SPIRITS at Kickstart Saloon! 👻👟 Join us Friday, October 23 at 8 PM for live music by Cleveland Blue and a night of giving back to our community! We’re collecting shoes for Sole Reason, a local organization that has provided 11,000 pairs of NEW sneakers to Topeka youth since 2016. Help us support their mission to give kids comfortable shoes and the confidence to put their best foot forward. ❤️ Bring new or gently used shoes of all sizes, grab a drink, and enjoy some great live music while supporting a great cause! 📍 Kickstart Saloon📅 Friday, October 23🎶 Cleveland Blue • 8 PM👟 Benefiting Sole Reason🌐 solereason.net Good music. Good spirits. Good for the sole. 🖤

One of the biggest parties at Lace every year!! This year we have a fun theme!! Anything but clothes goes!! Make a fun costume from caution tape or trash bags or sheets etc!! $$$ DJ Deej will be playing the best and helping us find the winners!!

Ever want to learn the art of beautiful handwriting? If so, join Sip & Script for a fun Modern Calligraphy Class for beginners at World Cup. No experience needed. During the 90 minute class you will learn the basic strokes of modern calligraphy to create beautiful lettering of your own. You will receive a beginner’s kit to use during class and it’s yours to take home. Use this new hobby for your own DIY projects, holiday decor, gifting, etc. Don’t miss out on the great food and atmosphere at World Cup. Scan QR code to grab your ticket.

Tap into your creative flow by exploring the ancient technique of watercolor and ink with artist Becki Waugh. Inspired by the current exhibition “71%: Picturing Waterways,” you will explore The Blue Mind Theory, nature as artistic inspiration, meditative sketching, and simple watercolor application. This workshop is ideal for beginners or experienced artists. Join us to create art inspired by our waterways! All materials are supplied.Registration is $30. Learn more about this workshop and register here:https://www.mulvaneartmuseum.org/calendar/2026/10/Watercolor-Ink-Workshop-with-Becki-Waugh.html

Join us for Halloween Cosmic, a family-friendly Halloween event packed with bowling, costumes, candy, and plenty of fun under the cosmic lights! 📅 October 24th | 1:00–4:00 PM🎟️ $14.99 per person Your admission includes: 🎳 Cosmic Bowling🍬 Trick or Treat Lane — trick-or-treat throughout the center! A treat bag is included.👻 Costume Contests — come dressed to impress and show off your Halloween look!🎃 Halloween fun for the whole family Space is limited — reservations are strongly encouraged. 📞 Reserve your spot: 785-273-3333📍 West Ridge Lanes & Family Fun Center1938 SW Westport Dr., Topeka, KS 66604

Historic Old Town Neighborhood Families are invited to explore our very own Vigilance Martial Arts studio! This free event is designed for ages 4 to 11 to joyfully explore their strength, build focus, and increase confidence in physical abilities through principles of taekwondo. Participants will receive a keepsake at the end of the experience. Families must sign up each child individually to ensure we do not exceed the maximum capacity limit (25 participants). Families outside of Historic Old Town who would like to be waitlisted for openings may email informhistoricoldtownnia@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee spots, but we will do what we can to accommodate those in the neighborhoods nearby (including Elmhurst, Ward-Meade, and Norton).

Something wicked is coming to Cosmos Court…and this time, the horror comes with heels, attitude, and a whole lot of fabulousness! Join MsAmanda Love for a night of spooky fun, fierce performances, laughs, and just the right amount of trouble. Gather your friends, get yourself ready for a night you won’t forget, and prepare to see what happens when horror comes before the storm! Featuring a killer cast:• Lil Kim Chi • KITTEN• Jeni Tonic • Abra Cadaver Come for the scares. Stay for the performances. Just don’t get caught alone in the dark…THE DRAGXORCIST: “The HORROR Before the Storm” Are you ready to be possessed by the entertainment? • Saturday, October 24th • 10:00 PM • Cosmos Court 909 S. KS Ave • $15 Per Person • 18 & Up to Enter

Join Compass Point, home of Dirty Girl Adventures, for the Fourth SEASONAL Hike on the Konza Prairie in 2026! For 2026, we’ve been on a mission to visit the Konza Prairie Biological Station in all four seasons. Our goal is to deepen our Prairie experience and knowledge by intentionally observing and embracing the prairie’s beauty every season of the year. This is our fourth seasonal hike and we expect to see all the signs of fall! The prairie is beautiful year-round, in October we expect to see the prairie changing to all the hues of fall. Plan to join us: Meet-up: 10:30am at the Konza Prairie parking lot The Hike:We will choose the distance on the day of the hike. There are three loop options, ranging from 1.5 to 6.6 miles—perfect for tailoring to conditions and preferences. Post-hike we plan to venture to out for late local lunch. Come share the journey as we intentionally visit, observe, and compare the distinct seasons of the Konza in 2026! Where: Check in at the Konza Prairie Trail parking area (specific directions will be emailed 24 hours before the event) What: Guided group hiking with information about the trails and the local flora and fauna. Bring/Wear: Watch the weather, hat, bandana, trekking poles, shoes with good tread. BUG SPRAY! BRING YOUR CAMERA! Regular cost: $30Club cost: $25 Registration, Benefits, and SafetyYour registration fee ensures a professionally organized and guided event by Dirty Girl Adventures, LLC. This includes a knowledgeable guide service with both a lead and sweep guide, comprehensive trail support (first aid, safety monitoring, pacing), and docent information about the environment and locale. We prioritize your safety by continuously monitoring weather and conditions. Refund PolicyFull refunds are available if requested via email to adventure@dirtygirladventures.net up to two weeks before the event. No refunds are provided after this two-week deadline. Dirty Girl Adventures reserves the right to cancel an event only in cases of severe weather or dangerous conditions, in which case all participants will receive a full refund. Note that we typically proceed with events in cool, rainy, or snowy conditions.

The Topeka Vendors Market is turning a year older, and we’re throwing a Fall Festival to celebrate! 🍁🤎 Join us for an afternoon full of autumn fun, local shopping, and birthday cheer! Here’s what’s in store:🚚 Delicious local Food Trucks🎁 Exciting Giveaways🍬 Sweet Treats🎨 Handcrafted Goods & Crafts…and so much more! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come party with us! Let’s make this birthday one to remember. See you there! 🎉🧡

🎃 Ghost(ly) peppers are approaching the Post 8 hangar and it smells like aviation-grade chili! 🌶️👻 Join us 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, from 11 AM–3 PM for Aviation Explorer Post 8’s Haunted Chili Fundraiser at Philip-Billard Airport! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝.You do not have to be a pilot, Explorer, or chili chef to come aboard.Walk in, drive in, or fly in — 𝕁u𝕤t bring your appetite and prepare to judge frightfully good chili entries. 🌶️ 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐓 & 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈! Suggested Donations:Adults: $10, Kids: $5 Your admission lets you sample the chili and help support nearly 75 years of youth aviation education at Post 8.One door prize will be awarded for 18+ for sharing your email with us for future events. There will also be cinnamon rolls available for purchase, and you can bring a few extra dollars to purchase “𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 vote tickets” to help your favorite chili climb altitude.Three teams collecting the most votes will earn prizes and chili bragging rights until next year (results will be shared on-line!).Prizes include orientation flights over Topeka! 🎃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐅? We are still seeking chili teams to compete!🏆$150+ value for third place, $200+ for first place. Whether you are a seasoned chili champion, a first-time competitor, or someone whose crockpot has been collecting dust in a plane hangar, you can still enter. Your cauldron of chili is the entry competition fee.We simply ask each team to provide at least 𝟓 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 so there is enough for everyone to judge.Food safety rules also posted on the entry site (we DO NOT want zombies or exorcisms upon leaving our hangar!). Team spots are limited, so register by 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 and we’ll email you all the flight-plan details. 👉Enter your chili team:https://hangar.post8.org/chili/ Prizes for our top three chili teams are also listed on the registration page. ✈️ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒! Thanks to our friends at Top City Aviators (EAA Chapter 1693), youth ages 8 to 17 may experience a Young Eagles orientation flight during the event, weather and volunteer pilots permitting. Flight Pre-registration is encouraged:https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE4180GKT 🎟️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍! We’ll also draw for a $𝟐𝟓 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 for our chili-judging patrons. Participants must be 18 or older to be eligible for the drawing. Aviation Explorer Post 8 has been part of the Topeka community for nearly 75 years and is 100% 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳-𝘳𝘶𝘯.Proceeds from the Haunted Chili Fundraiser help us continue providing aviation education, experiences, and opportunities for local teens interested in flying, aircraft, and aviation careers. Whether you: 🌶️ make legendary chili; ✈️ have a child interested in a Young Eagles flight; 🎃 want something fun to do the weekend before Halloween; 🥄 believe chili tastes better when you didn’t make it…We’d love to have you at the hangar! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026⏰ 11 am — ending at 3 pm. Young Eagles flights end at 2pm.🎃 Building 15, Philip-Billard Airport (KTOP), Topeka, Kansas (GPS address in calendar invite) Set a calendar reminder, get the address, and follow the countdown from a calendar here:https://hangar.post8.org/events/chili/ 👻✈️𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝓁𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈 𝓈𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹𝓃’𝓉 𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝒸𝒶𝓇𝓎.Chili containing GHOST peppers may not have received the same flight safety briefing.

Move and groove with children’s musician Kyler Carpenter on Saturday at noon at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. This interactive performance features acoustic guitar, playful songs, and plenty of opportunities for dancing and movement, inviting children and caregivers to sing, dance, and experience the joy of making music together. Regular admission applies, which is $11 for adults and children, $10 for seniors over 65, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 30,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events/ for more serious fun! https://www.facebook.com/events/4460338034206971/?event_time_id=4460338044206970

Bone Appétit 2026 — A Benefit for the Animals of HHHSSaturday, October 24, 2026Prairie Band Casino & ResortTickets on sale fall of 2026 Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of the pets at Helping Hands Humane Society! Bone Appétit is back and better than ever — with a new date and the same great cause! Enjoy a gourmet dinner, live auction, heartwarming stories, and a celebration of the lifesaving work we do every day. Our emcee for the evening, the always-wonderful WIBW’s Melissa Brunner Brown, will help guide us through a night filled with inspiration and generosity. 100% of event proceeds benefit the animals at <a href="http://HHHS.Past” target=”_blank” title=”HHHS.Past”>HHHS.Past events have sold out — mark your calendars now!Watch this page or visit hhhstopeka.org/boneappetit for updates. Let’s raise our glasses (and our paddles) for the pets who need us most. We can’t wait to see you there!

This year we will feature three short films followed by refreshments and discussion. The films include: • Buddha, Enlightened One: The Historical Facts, by Peoples Profile Documentary, 1 hr. 5 mins. • Zoroastrianism; The ancient Faith that Shaped the Modern Religions, by Book of World History Documentary, 17 minutes. • The Entire History of Zoroastrianism: The Forgotten World Religion, by History Space Documentary. 28 minutes.

🎃👻 TEC TRUNK OR TREAT + OPEN GYM! 👻🎃 A spooky storm is rolling into TEC! 🌪️ Join us for an afternoon of costumes, candy, decorated trunks, friendly competition and FUN at Topeka Elite Cheer! 📅 Saturday, October 24⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM📍 Topeka Elite Cheer6260 SW 9th Terrace | Topeka, KS 🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT — FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Grab your costumes and candy buckets and come trick-or-treat through our TEC team trunks! You do NOT have to be a current TEC athlete to attend—friends, family and community members are all welcome! 🌪️ THE TEC TEAM TRUNK CHALLENGE There’s a little friendly competition happening, too! 👀 Each of our weather-themed TEC teams is creating a Halloween trunk inspired by their team name. You’ll get to check them all out and VOTE for your favorite! 🏆 The team with the most votes wins a PIZZA PARTY AT PRACTICE! 🍕 🤸 TRUNK OR TREAT OPEN GYM | 3:00–6:00 PM Want to keep the fun going? We’ll also have a special Open Gym happening INSIDE TEC throughout the event! Open Gym does require registration, and spots are limited. 🎟️ Secure your Open Gym spot:go.topekaelitecheer.com/opengym 🎃 Wear your costume🍬 Bring your candy bucket👻 Trick-or-treat through the trunks🗳️ Vote for your favorite TEC team🤸 Join us for Open Gym🩵 Invite your friends & family! Trunk or Treat is completely FREE—just come have some Halloween fun with us! Hit GOING, invite your friends and SHARE the event so we can make our first TEC Trunk or Treat a big one! 🎃🌪️🩵

This is a free event! NOTO Businesses presents Trunk or Treat in the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District! Once again the Arts District will be full of fun for all ages. Bring your best costumes and trunk or treat with the NOTO businesses and more! Costumes encouraged but not required. If you are a local NORTH TOPEKA business owner and would like to take part with a trunk please contact NOTO Arts District or Amused Gallery for details ASAP!

Save The Date! Join us for The DK Impact’s 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball, our signature fundraising event benefiting children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration featuring great food, entertainment, raffles, and opportunities to make a lasting impact in our community. Saturday, September 26, 2026 Event time: To Be Announced !!!! We’re putting the finishing touches on this year’s event to create the best possible experience for our guests. 🎟️ Ticket Information and sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon! Click “Interested” or “Going” to be the first to receive updates on: * Ticket release* Event Details* Time* Entertainment* Special announcements Thank you for supporting The DK Impact as we continue our mission.To provide critical emotional and financial support to families navigating the unimaginable journey of childhood cancer through emotional support, financial assistance, and meaningful community engagement.

Join me and Mike’s Place for our first parking lot party benefiting local K-9 unit on October 24, 2026 from 6-11 pm. 1920’s theme costume party. Bands, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Burgers,raffles and 50/50raffle. We are looking for donations for the raffle.

The Wood Valley Pickers deliver a festive blend of bluegrass, folk, country and rock music done in a bluegrass American roots style. Their tight vocal harmonies and upbeat stage presence ensure an outstanding performance of musical talent. Join us for an energetic and exciting night of food, drinks and bluegrass!

🎸🔥 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY AT HAPPY BASSET! 🔥🎸 We’re excited to welcome the Steven Hiatt Band to the Barrel House for a night of gritty blues, classic rock, and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll! And there’s an extra reason we’re excited about this one… 🐾 Lead singer and guitarist Steven Hiatt is a proud Basset Hound dad and is currently on his THIRD Basset, Winston! ❤️🐶 Needless to say, we already like him. 😉 The Steven Hiatt Band brings a high-energy power trio sound inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the Allman Brothers. Expect driving blues, electric guitar, big grooves, and four hours of music that’ll have you tapping your toes, singing along, and hitting the dance floor! 🎸 Steven Hiatt Band 🎶 Classic Rock • Blues • Rock ‘n’ Roll 📅 Saturday, October 24th ⏰ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM 🎟️ $5 Cover Grab your friends, grab a cold Happy Basset brew, order some Basset Bites, and settle in for a Saturday night full of great live blues and rock! And who knows… Winston might just approve of your choice in beer. 🐾🍺 4 HOURS. LIVE MUSIC. $5 COVER. ZERO EXCUSES. We’ll see you Saturday! 🎸🍻 #HappyBassetBrewing #StevenHiattBand #LiveMusic #LiveBlues #BluesMusic #ClassicRock #RockAndRoll #TopekaLiveMusic #TopekaKS #TopekaEvents #SaturdayNight #BassetBites #CraftBeer #BrewingBeersForDogsBestFriend

The Bishops return to KC for a second time this year! What is this, 2017? 1997? We’ll be joined by KC’s own Eradicats, plus those truly groovy Dub Vendors and our ol’ pal Lone Stranger!!

🎃 Avenue Market at Evergy Plaza is getting SPOOKY!👻 Join us Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 AM–1:00 PM for a Halloween-themed Avenue Market. SHOPPINGWe’ll have more than 40 local vendors filling the market with boutiques, apparel, accessories, art, handmade goods, spices, specialty foods, gifts, and plenty more. Bring the kids along! Select vendors throughout the market will be handing out candy, so costumes are definitely encouraged. PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST 9am-10am Think you can carve the best pumpkin in Topeka? Put your skills to the test for a chance at $500 in total prize money!(registration link coming soon) -Free to participate-Limit 30 contestants-Must use Evergy Plaza provided simple carving kits-Must be finished by the designated bell time-Graded on by judges on Craftmanship, Creativity/Originality, Visual impact-Must leave at Evergy Plaza for one night 1st Place — $3002nd Place — $1003rd Place — $504th Place — $255th Place — $25 SPOOKY BINGO 10am-11amTake a break from shopping and join us for a Halloween twist on Bingo! We’ll provide the cards, and prizes will be items from different vendors at the market. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 11am-12:30pmHaunts and Hearts will be bringing the excitement with a Halloween tailored setlist! COME HUNGRYWe’ll also have a great lineup of food trucks and food vendors: PretzellyCooking with MikeJLG Mexi-QPoppin Mini’sDulce Vida Gourmet CafeNettie’s Roadhouse Diner Come shop local and enjoy a Halloween-themed Saturday morning in Downtown Topeka!

Gather your ghoul-friends, little ghosts, and goblins: all are invited to enjoy a fang-tastic, safe Halloween event with activities for all ages!

See artist April Lemon of More Than Lemons from Holton, KS, at work in her mobile hot shop! Stop by to watch her create, ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at the art of glassblowing. April will spend the day at the library creating new work and giving visitors a chance to see the glassblowing process up close. Stop by to watch her work, ask questions, see pieces as they take shape, and learn more about the tools and techniques she uses. This is part of our Artist @ Work series, which gives visitors a chance to see an artist in the middle of the creative process—not just the finished work. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile and see what April is working on! This program is made possible in part by The Library Foundation through contributions from the Sabatini Family Foundation.