Topeka Events & Things to Do

Its going to be a good one!East Of Abilene!Sunday the 25th from 2-5, before the Chiefs Game! Lets have some fun!!!!!

Join us for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat! Bring your little ones in their favorite costumes for an afternoon of candy collecting, decorated car trunks, and family fun! We’ll have creative displays, plenty of treats, and a welcoming atmosphere for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to celebrate the season with your neighbors in a safe, family-friendly environment. Whether you’re new to the area or looking for a safe place to trick-or-treat, we’d love to see you there. Invite your friends and neighbors!

🎉🐾 BINGO at Happy Basset! 🐾🎉 Join us THIS SUNDAY @ 3PM for FREE BINGO — a perfect way to kick back, have fun, and maybe even win some prizes! 🎱✨ Want to up the stakes? You can purchase our blue & green cards for $5 each for a chance at bigger, better prizes! 🍹 Sip on our $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas while you play and enjoy the fun, lively atmosphere. Bring your friends, enjoy some drinks, and let’s make Sunday your favorite day of the week! 🐶💛 #HappyBasset #BingoFun #FreeBingo #SundayFunday #DrinkAndPlay #BloodyMarys #Mimosas #TopekaEvents #BassetHoundsAndBingo #GoodTimes

The 2026 Pumpkin Run will be an evening run through a Halloween decorated path.There will be different participation options including a 5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run or Family Stroll.During and after the run, participants will be able to partake in a big trunk-or-treat put on by the Topeka High Interact Club and members of Topeka South Rotary.This will be an event you won’t want to miss. www.topekapumpkinrun.com

On Sale Now! Join Colton Dixon and Micah Tyler for an unforgettable night of live music, hope, and encouragement. Celebrating their hit collaboration “Perfectly,” this special evening will feature fan-favorite songs, inspiring stories, and the No. 1 hits that have connected with audiences everywhere. Don’t miss this powerful night with Colton Dixon and Micah Tyler! Brought to you by: Family Life Radio and Intentional Life Events.

The Branch: A Dance Experience is more than a dance convention — it’s a space where dancers are seen as humans first, dancers second. We combine movement, mindset, and meaningful conversation to create an environment focused on confidence, growth, and authentic self-expression. This is a judgment-free space designed to reignite why you fell in love with dance in the first place. SEASON 5: EMBER is about fueling the fire within. An ember may look small, but it holds power, heat, and the ability to ignite something greater. This season is about standing in your strength, pushing past fear, fighting for your growth, and showing up boldly — in the studio and in life. Come ready to move. Come ready to reflect. Come ready to leave lit from within.

🧘‍♀️🍻 Pints & Poses — Yoga at Happy Basset 🍻🧘‍♂️ Start your Sunday the right way — stretch it out, breathe it in, and ease into the day with our first-ever Pints & Poses Yoga Class! 📅 Sunday, October 25th ⏰ 9 AM 💲 $5 per person Bring your own yoga mat or towel, grab a spot, and enjoy a relaxed, feel-good flow perfect for all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just here for the vibes, this is the ultimate way to wake up your body and mind. ✨ And the best part? Stick around after class for brunch, brews, and morning cocktails with your friends — because Sundays are meant to be enjoyed 🍳🥂🍺 Stretch. Sip. Brunch. Repeat. Spots are limited, so come early and roll out with us! #PintsAndPoses #YogaAtTheBrewery #HappyBasset #SundayVibes #BrunchAfterYoga #TopekaEvents #StartYourSundayRight

NO MARKET THIS WEEKEND AS THE Topeka Renaissance Fall Festival is Friday Sat & Sun! www.topekarenfest.com

🌞 Sundays Are Better at Happy Basset! 🍳🥂 Looking for plans this Sunday? Gather your friends and family and join us for brunch at Happy Basset from 9 AM – 2 PM! Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, fresh-made omelets, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and more while relaxing with a Bloody Mary, mimosa, or one of our mimosa flights. 🍳 Made-to-order omelets 🥞 Pancakes & French toast 🥓 Breakfast favorites and more 🍹 $5 Bloody Marys & Mimosas 🥂 Mimosa Flights & Mimosa Buckets Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating the weekend, or just avoiding cooking at home, we’ve got Sunday covered. Come hungry, bring your brunch crew, and spend your Sunday with us at Happy Basset! 🐾 #HappyBasset #SundayBrunch #BrunchTime #TopekaEats #MimosaSunday #WeekendPlans

Join us for a fundraiser for Gil Carter Inc. over Brunch. Tickets are $15 a person, which include as many plates and cups as you’d like of our wonderfully crafted brunch menu. You can purchase tickets in person at Gil Carter or by calling 785-260-9195 anytime between now and the event. You can also purchase tickets at the door.

Join Forge Young Talent, United Way of Kaw Valley Young Leaders Society, and the Pine Ridge Partnership for a FREE family friendly evening at the Born Learning Trail! Bring the family out for an evening of Halloween fun featuring: 🍬 Candy📚 Free books🍔 Food🎃 Games and activities🚜 Hayrack rides🎈 Additional family activities Date: Monday, October 26, 2026Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PMLocation: Pine Ridge – Born Learning Trail (1110 SE Highland Ave, Topeka KS 66607) Everything is FREE and families of all ages are welcome! VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWant to help make Trick or Treat on the Trail a success? Sign up to volunteer and help with activities, handing out candy and books, welcoming families, or other event needs. Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.kawvalleyvolunteers.org/need/detail/?need_id=1323666

🎯🍺 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 🎯🍺

Monthly gathering of people who care about live music and want to see more of it in Topeka. More information about special guests/presentations will be posted when it is available! Share with your friends – because everyone is invited to build a stronger music scene in Top City!

🍻🎃 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

Learn pottery basics with expert guidance. This inclusive package provides all the materials you need, including clay and tools, to kickstart your pottery journey. Our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a fulfilling and educational experience. Sign up now and unleash your creative potential in our studio. You’ll learn how to throw clay (on a pottery wheel), refine throwing skills, trim your pieces, then decorate and glaze. Your instructors are Damian and Monette. The class fee includes the following:• 7-Weeks of class, one weekly two-hour session with your instructor. • Unlimited 24/7 access to our studio during your 7-week class.• 25 lbs of stoneware clay• Bisque and Glaze firing.• Shelf to store your work, tools and clay.• Use of our food-safe Cone 6 glaze palette. • Small class sizes.See: https://firemeupceramics.com/registration-policies for more information.

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Call for ArtistsAutumn Colors Two Wolves Studio invites artists of all experience levels to submit work for Autumn Colors, a celebration of the warmth, beauty, and joy of the fall season. From vibrant landscapes and changing leaves to personal interpretations of autumn’s colors and emotions, we welcome creative expressions that capture the spirit of this colorful season. Exhibition DatesNovember 14, 2026 – December 1, 2026 ThemeAutumn Colors: The Colors of HappinessAs the seasons change, autumn paints the world with rich reds, glowing golds, warm oranges, and earthy browns. Artists are encouraged to explore the beauty, comfort, nostalgia, gratitude, and happiness inspired by the colors of fall. Submission InformationOpen to all artists, from beginners to professionalsAll artistic mediums will be considered$10 hanging fee per accepted artworkArtists receive 100% of all sales Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PMSubmit artwork images, title, medium, dimensions, price, and contact information to twowolvesstudio@gmail.comAccepted artists will be contacted to schedule artwork deliveryAccepted artwork must be delivered to the gallery by November 12, 2026 Artwork must be ready to hang upon deliveryOpening ReceptionFriday, November 14, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate the opening of the exhibition with fellow artists and the community. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Artwork PickupThe exhibition closes on December 1, 2026. Artists are responsible for arranging artwork pickup with the curator following the conclusion of the show. How to SubmitTo submit, email your artwork images and information to twowolvesstudio@gmail.com no later than November 10, 2026. We welcome artists of all backgrounds and experience levels and look forward to celebrating the colors of autumn with our creative community. About Two Wolves StudioTwo Wolves Studio is dedicated to supporting artists at every stage of their creative journey and fostering meaningful connections through art, culture, and community.We look forward to seeing how you bring the colors of autumn to life. 🍂🎨🐺

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Kansas Museum of History, hosted by SBB Engineering LLC, for a special Business Unwind networking experience. Business Unwind is a great way to expand your network, connect with fellow GTP members, learn more about the Topeka-area business landscape, and enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation and connection. This is a GTP members-only event. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member, please contact Tommy Marshall at tommy.marshall@topekapartnership.com. We hope to see you there!

Game Night at Round Table Bookstore meets on the fourth Tuesdays. Once a month, we’ll gather around the table to learn and play a featured game together,(no experience needed!) share some laughs, and maybe stir up a little friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the fun, there’s always a seat for you—and you’re welcome to bring your own favorite games to the mix, too. Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new connections, and maybe a rematch already on the calendar. Join us for Game Night at the Bookstore!

🎯 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!

Join us for the next installment of MY STORY: A Series, hosted by Allan Marketing Solutions! We are thrilled to welcome Laura Wing as our featured speaker. From believing she didn’t have a creative bone in her body to becoming a podcast host, multi-book author, publishing coach, and brand developer—mostly by complete accident—Laura’s journey is proof that it is never too late to reinvent your trajectory. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional looking to pivot, or simply in need of a powerful dose of motivation and real talk, you won’t want to miss Laura’s inspiring story. 📍 When & WhereDate: October 27, 2026 Time: 6:00pmLocation: Rose Wood Event VenueAddress: 3216 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66614 🎟️ RegistrationSpace is limited, so please reserve your spot today!Register with Jim by calling 785-230-1069 or email events@rosewoodvenue.com Reserve your spot today and discover how to start turning your own ideas into tangible results! #TopekaKS #TopekaKansas #TopCity #785 #TopekaEvents #LiveLocalTopeka #TopekaBusiness #TopekaEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusinessKS

Get ready to ROCK! 🤘🎸🎶 Join us at B&B for Rock & Roll Music Bingo on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30PM! 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! This ensures we’re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community! #BBTheatres #Bingo #Bar

Tyler Quintin and Kyla Strid, both contemporary ceramics artists, Artaxis members, and jurors of the 2026 Artaxis National Juried Exhibition at the Mulvane Art Museum, will provide this ceramics demonstration at the Washburn University Art Building. Tyler and Kyla will demonstrate their unique approaches toward contemporary ceramic practice, sharing skills and techniques and speaking about their studio practice. If you are not a Washburn student, registration is $20. You can learn more by visiting the our website here: https://www.mulvaneartmuseum.org/calendar/2026/10/Ceramics-Workshop-by-Artaxis-Members.html

Connect with Topeka’s creative, advertising and marketing community! Whether you’re in design, marketing, advertising, strategy, content or somewhere in between, we’d love to see you at Topeka AdFed’s Tee Box Social! Join us for a laid-back evening of networking, conversation and free golf at The Tee Box. We’ve reserved two golf bays, so you can hit a few balls, catch up with familiar faces and meet new people. No golf experience necessary — just come ready to have fun and make connections! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026Time: 6–8 PMLocation: The Tee Box, 906 S Kansas Ave, Ste 100, Topeka, KSCost: Free golfWho: Open to the public — members and nonmembers welcome! RSVP: https://topekaadfed.com/event/tee-box-social/ New to Topeka AdFed?This is the perfect opportunity to meet local creatives and industry professionals from across all disciplines, grow your network and learn what Topeka AdFed is all about. You don’t need to be a member to join us! Space is limited! We’ve reserved two golf bays, so be sure to RSVP to save your spot. Bring a colleague, client or friend. We can’t wait to see you!

🤠💃 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

🎶 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

The Washburn University Symphony Orchestra and the Washburn Chorale saddle up for a Halloween journey into the Music of the American Wild West. The evening rides out with two of the most iconic themes ever written for the screen, Elmer Bernstein's The Magnificent Seven and Ennio Morricone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, alongside music by great American voices such as Aaron Copland and Ferde Grofe, with the Chorale joining the orchestra for part of the program. Big tunes, big landscapes, and a night of frontier spirit. Admission is free and open to the public. Wear your best Halloween costume, or your best cowboy hat!

Join us Wednesday, October 28th at 8PM for SCARYOKE…a night of bad decisions, questionable vocals and hauntingly good times. 😂 🎤 Grab the mic🎶 Sing your favorite songs👻 Halloween songs HIGHLY encouraged🍻 Grab a drink for a little liquid courage🎃 Costumes & spooky attire encouraged …but definitely not required!

Library website link: https://events.tscpl.org/event/17428205 Come see me at the TSCPL’s author fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Along with other local authors, I’ll be in the Marvin Auditorium to interact with folks who want to talk about “Goodbye, Butterfly: Murder, faith and forgiveness in a small Kansas town.” The book began as a capstone assignment when I was a graduate student at Washburn University. Released in September 2024, the book was a hot new release on Amazon, including a stint as the top-ranked Midwest history book. “GB” is on its third print. On Oct. 19, 1991, the small town of Dover, Kansas, and the Keller family were forever changed. Brenda Keller, the 12-year-old daughter of the town’s pastor, was abducted, raped and murdered by a man who should have been behind bars. Through unimaginable sadness the Keller family pushed forward relying heavily on their faith to live full lives dedicated to honoring their daughter. I will have books available for purchase. If you already have a book and would like it signed, bring it!

Meet more than 20 local authors whose writing covers a range of genres including children’s stories, memoirs, poetry, romantasy and true crime. Authors who will be in attendance at this event include: • Dr. Aly – Children’s stories including Black Heirs, I Am Beautiful, and Fast Cars• F. C. Appelhanz – Poetry collections including Mind Dancing, Valley View Farms, and Embrace the Adventure• Annette Hope Billings – Affirmation book Descants for a Daughter and poetry books Just Shy of Stars and A Net Full of Hope• Art Brennan – Blood on the Line, a book designed to help veterans, first responders and their families• Anamarie Davis-Wilkins – Novels Didn’t Know to Say No and Under and Over, the poetry collection To See My Own World and more• EJ Drake – Several comics including Composition Book Chronicles Anthology Series, A Harvest of the Macabre and Lil Pat (coauthored by Olive Drake)• Dawn Feltrop – Children’s picture book Rosemary Chick: Pip, Zip, Hooray! A Rosemary and Sassafras Story.• D. D. Franklin – Paranormal romance novels Silver Lake: Awakening and Silver Lake: Birthright• Kimberly Garber – Biographical historical fiction novel Scratched Vinyl: Louie’s Story• Debbie Gassert – True crime book Mighty Neighborly: A True Story of the Fredrick Iwert Murder• Rita Grace – Children’s story The Magical Train RideWilliam Isley – Fiction novels The Likeness of Sinful Flesh: A Story of Redemption and Chasing the Wind: A Philosophical Novel• Raylynne Lee – The Empty Graveyard, a novel for middle grade readers• C. B. Livingston – Memoir Infusion Diaries and the young adult novel A Diamond in the Rough• Ruth Maus – Novel Lunacy and Acts of God and two collections of poetry Puzzled and Valentine • Timothy McHenry – Young adult novel You’re With Me and the memoir A Leg to Stand On• Samantha Morrison – Poetry collection Barefoot• Julie Nischan – Autobiography Misspent: My Life in Retail, The Substitute Cook cookbook, the poetry collection Human/Nature• Leslie “Pepper” Richards – Children’s book Let’s Be AmigosKaleb Stoppel – Memoir One Step at a Time: Surviving a School Shooting, Rebuilding My Life, and Rediscovering What Matters Most.• Melanie Bonner Thomas – Scientific biography Old Man of the Fossil Beds: A Kansas Dreamer, His Family of Hunters, and Their Search for Prehistoric Sea Creatures and the science book Fossils of the Rock Chalk: Bones and Beasts of Cretaceous Kansas• Stacy Thowe – The Guardians, a romantasy series, and romance novels God Bless My Broken Road and Soap Opera Digest: The Story of a Woman. A Dream. And an Endless Love.• Ernie W. Webb III – True crime book Goodbye, Butterfly: Murder, Faith, and Forgiveness in a Small Town• Victor Williams – Elsie, “The Scarecrow” a true story about Williams’ childhood.

Mark your calendars! The City of Topeka 2026 Trunk or Treat will be Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Evergy Plaza (630 S. Kansas)! This year’s theme is “Classic Costumes,” celebrating timeless Halloween favorites such as witches, mummies, werewolves, and vampires. Everyone is invited to participate in the themed costume contest category, however, all family-friendly costumes are welcome. This event will feature decorated vehicles from law enforcement, community partners, car show participants, and first responders, who will be on hand to pass out treats and meet with community members. Guests can also enjoy crafts, a car show, games, music, and a costume contest for all ages. We can’t wait to see all your costumes!

We’re hosting our 5th annual Trunk or Treat on October 29, 2026!! Swing by and get some candy and goodies while you’re out trick or treating! Anyone that would like to host a trunk, please contact Eric Maydew at emaydew@kansasbigs.org or call 785-234-5524.

🍺🐾 GO BEHIND THE BREW! 🐾🍺 Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Happy Basset Brewing? Now’s your chance to find out! 🍻 Join us for a Happy Basset Brewery Tour and get an inside look at how we make the beer you know and love. We’ll take you behind the scenes, talk brewing, show you the equipment, share some Happy Basset history, and give you a closer look at what goes into every pint! 📅 2026 BREWERY TOUR DATES: 🍺 September 24th 🍺 October 29th 🍺 November 19th 🍺 December 17th 💰 $25 per person Spots are limited for each tour, so grab yours early! 🎟️ 👉 RESERVE YOUR SPOT & PAY HERE: https://square.link/u/uHLLIxm9 Bring your friends, grab your crew, and come see what happens BEHIND THE BREW! 🍻🐾 #HappyBassetBrewing #HappyBasset #BreweryTour #BehindTheBrew #CraftBeer #TopekaKS #TopekaBeer #KansasCraftBeer #DrinkLocal #SupportLocal #BreweryLife #BeerLovers #Cheers

THURSDAY ALL AGES EARLY SHOW W/ STEER AWAY https://www.instagram.com/steer.away/ CHEESE MAN https://www.instagram.com/cheese_man_333/ DEAD INTERNET https://www.instagram.com/official.dead.internet.music/ $5 Cover / All Ages / 6PM Steer Away // Cheese man // Dead Internet

👻 TOPEKA!!! Get ready to conjure up some spooky creativity this October with Thrifted Ghost Paintings! 🎨👻 As Halloween approaches, we’re bringing you a unique and seriously fun art workshop where you’ll transform a thrifted painting into your own one-of-a-kind Halloween masterpiece! I’ve been collecting thrifted paintings for a couple of years specifically for this event, and I can’t wait to see what you all create! You’ll start with a vintage thrifted painting and use our paint and supplies to give it a spooky new life. And here’s the best part… you are NOT limited to painting ghosts! 👻 There are so many amazing inspiration ideas online, from spooky scenes and haunted houses to pumpkins, witches, skeletons and everything in between. Let your creativity run wild! ✨ Your $50 ticket includes: • A thrifted painting to transform • All painting supplies and materials • Step-by-step guidance • A fun, creative Halloween experience No artistic experience necessary — whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun night out, this workshop is for ALL skill levels! 🍻 Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue! Spaces are limited, so grab your ticket and come spend an evening getting creative, having some laughs, and bringing a little spooky magic to an old painting. 🖤🎃 $50 per person 📱 Questions? Text 316-570-0516 I have a feeling these are going to turn out SO GOOD! 👻🎨

Join us for the October After Hours social event! This After Hours is being hosted in the Washburn Room at Memorial Union. All are invited! After Hours is free for members and $10 for non-members. Bring in your membership card or download our app to have your digital card scanned. After Hours is typically held the fourth Friday of each month. No RSVP required. We’ll see you there!

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! Color and create Dia de Los Muertos designs, make art for your own ofrenda – a small home altar to welcome and honor the deceased, cut tissue paper patterns, and more as you learn and create inspired by honoring Day of the Dead traditions. 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.

🎃 Haunted Putt Putt Harry Potter Weekend at Corner21 Co. Sports! 👻 Join us for a night of glowing lights, Halloween decorations, spooky surprises, and 18 holes of mini golf with a haunted twist. Whether you’re bringing the kids, meeting up with friends, planning a date night, or just looking for something fun to do in Topeka, this is a Halloween experience you won’t want to miss. Our Haunted Putt Putt course will feature a different theme each weekend: 🎃 Halloween Finale (Oct 30-31) Come dressed for fall, grab some photos, and play a round at Corner21 Co. Sports. 📍 Corner21 Co. Sports | Topeka, KS🎃 Halloween Finale (Oct 30-31)⛳ 18-hole Haunted Putt Putt📸 Halloween photo opportunities👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun Same course. Different nightmare.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Library presents the Silents in the Cathedral, with music by Dr. Marvin Faulwell, organ, andBob Keckeisen, percussion. Together Marvin & Bob will be playing a dazzling “live” music score for short subjects and feature silent film.

October 30th, 7pm | Rogue Event Studio, 917 N. Kansas, Topeka, KS$10 admission | Adults only (21+) Whether your magic comes from Middle-earth, a certain famous school we won’t name, the newest fantasy worlds, or the weird, wonderful corners of classic wizardry, there’s a place for you at the Cauldron. Come as you are, in costume or out. This is an adults-only, inclusive celebration of magic, mirth, and mayhem, and it’s an immersive event, so bring your sense of wonder and be ready to play along. An Enchanted Evening– 7:00pm: Karaoke. Sing your spell. Points for your Assembly are on the line.–9:00pm: Wizard Stocking Contest. Show off your best wizard socks and hosiery. Audience Favorite – Following: Facial Topiary (Beard) Competition. Not your usual beard competition, 5 rounds of voting for various wizarding skills. Store bought beards are fine if you can’t grow one of your own. The GameWhen you arrive, our phone app sorts you into an Assembly. Work together to earn points through karaoke, contests, and secret missions you’ll find in the app. Which Assembly will take the cup? Adult-version butterbeer will be flowing all night. Magic for a CauseAll proceeds benefit Innovative Impacts, a nonprofit that mentors youth ages 10 to 25. Your night of mischief helps a young person participate in STEAM activities,Get a Job, Get a Ride, and Get a Life Bring your friends, your wand, and your best wizard socks. We’ll see you after dark.

🔪🚨 WHO KILLED THE BARTENDER? 🚨🔪 A bartender has been murdered at Kickstart… And one of you knows what happened. 👀 On Friday, October 30th, Kickstart is turning into a crime scene for an interactive murder mystery where EVERYONE’S A SUSPECT & YOU’RE THE DETECTIVE. 🕵️ THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS AT 7PM Pick up your case file and start investigating. 🔎 Search the bar for hidden evidence🗣️ Question the suspects📁 Follow the clues🤥 Figure out who’s lying🔪 Determine WHO did it, WITH WHAT & WHY🏆 Solve the case correctly for your chance to win! But pay attention… not every clue is what it seems. 👀 New evidence will be released throughout the night, leading up to the final clue at 10PM. 📝 FINAL ACCUSATIONS DUE AT 10:45PM Then at exactly… 🚨 11PM THE KILLER IS REVEALED! 🚨 Think you can crack the case before everyone else? 📅 FRIDAY • OCTOBER 30TH🕖 INVESTIGATION BEGINS • 7PM🚨 KILLER REVEALED • 11PM📍 KICKSTART SALOON • NORTH TOPEKA 🍻 Drink Specials • 🔎 Hidden Clues • 🎁 Prizes • 🔪 Killer Fun EVERYONE’S A SUSPECT.TRUST NO ONE.

The Night Before Halloween 🎃 Party @ Happy Basset! Bringing you some Scary Music to sing and dance too. Also gonna host a Costume Party With Prizes ! So be sure to come see us perform hits from our Usual show & mixed in with some spooky creepy sounding hit music.

Zack Fox (DJ Set). GA Floor and rear balcony; Reserved Front Balcony. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM Local Presale : Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM

Get your ear holes blasted by Torn The Fuck Apart & Blood Scent as they help welcome Thank You So Much to the stage for their highly anticipated debut show. Unleash some pre-Halloween chaos, bust out your best battle jorts, and get ready to bang your heads to a night of heavy, crushing riffs. $5 Cover | costumes welcome; jorts encouraged.

What to expect at String Jam Musicians: Acoustic string musicians are welcome to join the jam, frequently we see musicians playing guitar, banjo, fiddle, cello, upright bass, and mandolin. Musicians gather on the stage after 12:45 pm, with each musician taking a turn choosing a song and the group “jamming” along with the familiar tune. We frequently hear bluegrass and older rock songs, with occasional calls for audience participation to join in the singing. Audience: Everyone is welcome to listen and enjoy the musicians – the audience is informal, inclusive and enthusiastic about gathering in community to enjoy live music together. Bring along your coloring or crafting, chat with others or borrow games from the shelf. While the vibe is lively and fun, many people look forward to listening to this community-made music on their Saturday afternoons. Arrive early to order lunch, a snack or drink. Cafe Quetzal is open from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and features delicious breakfast and lunch items including quiche, muffins, fruit parfait, salads and sandwiches, grilled cheese, avocado toast, egg and cheese burritos, plus a variety of coffee drinks, teas, Italian cream sodas, fruit smoothies, and more. This free weekly event is hosted by Cafe Quetzal because music brings people together and Cafe Quetzal is a place for connection. https://www.facebook.com/events/1716219846341874/?event_time_id=1716219883008537

The HPHS Fall Festival will soon be here!After the Festival, stay for Scots Theatre’s production of Zombie Wedding in the HPHS Auditorium!If you would like to participate in the Fall Festival, please email me at: edrake@tps501.org by October 1st

DANCING WITH THE DEAD This Halloween, the dead are rising… and they’re ready to PARTY! Join Mrs. Helena Handbasket & Velocity for a wickedly fun night of Dancing with the Dead!! Drag performances by Mrs. Helena Handbasket & Velocity!! • Costume Contest• Games & Prizes• Dancing• Halloween Fun• And plenty of surprises! When: October 31stWhat Time: 10 PMTickets: $8 Come dressed to impress, dance like nobody’s watching, and get ready for a Halloween night you won’t forget! The dead are waiting… are you ready to join them?

Last Saturday of the month means it’s time to get together, vibe, and make art! Bring your current WIP and come hang out! Coffee Bar has food and drinksavailable for purchase, show them some love️‍ and grab something to chow while you art it up. ‼️Rules:– No fire glitter , or bubbles – Have fun! This is an all ages event so feel free to bring the kiddos!

Join Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, for our annual witches paddle! We will kayak on Lake Perry. It will be a great way to kick off Halloween! Please consider wearing a costume and maybe decorating your kayak for this one! We will have prizes, tricks, treats, and a ton of fun! Saturday October 31st Check-in time: 11amPaddle time: 11:30 – 1:30 Regular Rental: $45Club Rental: $35Regular OYO-bring your own kayak: $35Club OYO: $30 Location: Lake Perry – we will email specific directions and details on the 29th Bring: WATER, beverages of choice, snacks to share, a costume, water shoes or old tennis shoes, a towel for the ride home – soft-sided coolers fit best into/onto the kayaks. Wear: A HALLOWEEN COSTUME!! and or comfy clothing that can get damp, layers – maybe a post-paddle change of clothes. Dirty Girl Adventures Event Refund Policy: Refunds are given at your request if it is made by EMAIL to adventure@dirtygirladventures.net up to two weeks before the date of the event, no questions asked. After that, refunds are not given unless there are exceptional circumstances. Dirty Girl Adventures may cancel or modify an event due to weather or conditions. Everyone will receive a refund if that is the reason for the cancellation. We will paddle and hike in cool, rainy, or snowy conditions. Cancellation only occurs in severe weather or other dangerous conditions. What are you paying for? It’s more than a rented kayak, it’s an experience! We will lift and haul all the gear you need for your adventure. We will provide instruction, support, guidance, and safety information before and during each event. We will be there with you for the duration of the event, doing our best to help you remain comfortable and engaged in the adventure.

🎃👻 LET’S GET KOOKY THIS HALLOWEEN AT LOUIE’S 10TH STREET LOUNGE! 👻🎃 Get those costumes ready and your dancing shoes on because DJ S.RANX is taking over the 1s and 2s from 6 PM–11 PM! 🕺💃 🦇 Costume Contests! Show us your spooky, silly, sexy, or downright scary side! 🍹 Drink Specials! Sip on something wicked while you celebrate! 🎶 All-Night Dance Party! We’re turning up the tunes and keeping the dance floor alive all night long! Whether you’re a wicked witch, a groovy ghoul, or just here for the boos, there’s only one place to be this Halloween! 👻 🕸️ Grab your friends, dress to impress (or distress!), and join us for a night of tricks, treats, and Halloween beats! 📍 Louie’s 10th Street Lounge 🎃 DJ S.RANX | 6 PM–11 PM Come for the boos, stay for the BOOGIE! 🦇🔥

Nightmare at Stone Creek Yard Haunt 🎃 Halloween night… once it gets dark, the nightmare begins. Come walk through our yard haunt filled with fog, scares, creepy surprises and plenty of things waiting for you in the dark. 👻 Halloween Night🌙 Starts at dark🎃 Stone Creek Yard Haunt (keep driving on Stone Creek Ave. You will eventually find the scare.)💀 Free to come through Bring your friends. Bring your courage. Enter if you dare. 👻

No Cover Karaoke @ 7pmCostume Prizes!

It may be our first Saddle Up Halloween Party but this ain’t our first Rodeo dress best and win $$$

🎃👻 DEPARTURE IS BACK… AND THEY’RE TAKING OVER HALLOWEEN NIGHT! 👻🎃 Get your costumes ready because Halloween at Happy Basset is going to be one heck of a party! 🍻🔥 🎸 DEPARTURE — is BACK and ready to rock the Barrel House all night long! 🤘🎶 👻 HALLOWEEN NIGHT 🎶 Live music starts at 8 PM 🏆 COSTUME CONTEST 💵 $10 COVER AT THE DOOR 🍺 Great craft beer 🍔 Great food 🎃 Halloween fun all night long! 🪑 WANT A TABLE? RESERVE EARLY! We’re offering a limited number of reserved tables so we can make sure there’s still plenty of room for everyone to come out and enjoy the party. Once those tables are gone, they’re gone! So grab your crew, pick your costumes, and get ready to ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY! 🎃🤘 👻 Who’s going all out for the costume contest? Tag your Halloween crew below! 👇 📍 Happy Basset Barrel House 🎃 October 31st 🎸 Departure LIVE — 8 PM 💵 $10 Cover COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS… AND READY TO ROCK! 🎃🍻🤘