# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Topeka 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Topeka with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Topeka with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Topeka.

## Thanksgiving Events in Topeka

- **Event Name**: USD 437 Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
  - **Description**: 🎉 Join us for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot! 🦃🏃‍♂️

We’re so excited to bring our community together for this event again, hosted in partnership with the elementary school PTO groups! This event is open to the public, and we encourage students to share with
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Washburn Rural High School
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## Trending Events in Topeka

- **Event Name**: king and Queen Ball
  - **Description**: East Topeka Senior Center annual fundraiser. Topeka seniors compete to see who can raise the most money with ads and ticket sales to be crowned King or Queen. Dinner, music, silent auction, raffles. tickets $25
  - **Venue**: 432 SE Norwood, Topeka, KS
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- **Event Name**: Cider Days 45th Anniversary
  - **Description**: Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Cider Days Fall Market in Topeka, KS! 🎉 Join us on September 19th & 20th, 2026, for a weekend packed with fantastic shopping 🛍️, delicious food 🍴, artisan demonstrations 🔥, kids' activities 🎡, live entertainment 🎶, an
  - **Venue**: Stormont Vail Events Center
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- **Event Name**: Open Skies - Evergy Plaza
  - **Description**: An evening of worship, community and hope.  Featuring internationally acclaimed Bethel Music with Jenn Johnson and award-winning Christian hip-hop artist KB.

With billions of global streams and songs sung by millions around the world, Bethel Music is one
  - **Venue**: Evergy Plaza: 630 S Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS
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- **Event Name**: Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
  - **Description**: 🇲🇽🎉 TOPEKA’S HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL IS COMING! 🎉🇲🇽

Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026, for an incredible celebration of Hispanic culture, music, art, food, and community!

🎶 Live Performances
💃 Dancers
🎨 Art Exhibits
🛍️ Crafts
🌮 Food Vendors
  - **Venue**: NOTO Arts & Entertainment District
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- **Event Name**: Founders Fest
  - **Description**: 🎉 Founders Fest is Coming to Gage Park!

Join us Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 as we celebrate the history of one of Topeka's most beloved parks with two days of free family fun!

📅 Friday, October 2
🚂 Free Mini Train rides (extended hours u
  - **Venue**: Gage Park, Topeka
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- **Event Name**: 15th Annual Kansas Book Festival
  - **Description**: Calling all aspiring writers, book hoarders, romance readers, poets-who-know-it, and everyone in between: the 15th annual Kansas Book Festival is back this fall and ready to welcome dozens of authors from all across the country, each one with a different
  - **Venue**: Washburn University
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- **Event Name**: Meet Thriller Author Lucy Foley
  - **Description**: Save the date! Registration opens August 24 at 9am. 

Don’t miss the chance to meet New York Times, Sunday Times (UK) and Irish Times bestselling author Lucy Foley at the library. 

🚠 Foley’s novel Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel will be released in Sept
  - **Venue**: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Advisors Excel Free Family Fun Night
  - **Description**: Join us for Advisors Excel Free Family Fun Night at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 17. Free admission generously sponsored by our partners at Advisors Excel for everyone, as capacity allows.

Play with more tha
  - **Venue**: 4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66604
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- **Event Name**: IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series — Topeka, KS
  - **Description**: The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is coming to the Darana-Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas!

This event is part of the official IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, featuring professional-level nitro competition supported by consistent operations, safety stan
  - **Venue**: Heartland Motorsports Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** USD 437 Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 am at Washburn Rural High School).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Topeka on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Topeka include Washburn Rural High School.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Topeka include Auburn-Washburn USD 437 Turkey Trot.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Topeka?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Topeka.

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