The 2026 EasterFest will be held in the NOTO Arts District on N. Kansas Avenue on March 28, 2026, the week before Easter (instead of the day before Easter as in the past). There will be no parade this year due to traffic restrictions, but all the other usual activities will be there, plus a few new options!
We will have the Big Egg Hunt in Veterans Park (at the north end of the Kansas Ave. Bridge. Also in that area will be a Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Vendors and Food Trucks!
In Redbud Park we will have Live Music, Vendors both inside and outside, and Food Trucks across the street next to NOTO Arts Center.
There will also be vendors inside and outside of the Arts Center.
On the sidewalks on Kansas Avenue (as well as in the breezeway connecting Veterans Park) there will also be vendors, some of them from local NOTO businesses and others brought in from across Topeka and Kansas!
In total we will have over 100 vendors taking part!
This will be a celebration like we've never had before!
Application forms for new vendors, entertainment and volunteers will be available soon!
Mark your calendars and make plans now!
This event is coordinated by C5Alive and other non-profit organizations.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Fun Fair will take place inside and outside at NOTO Arts District (in Veterans Park, Redbud Park & pavilion, NOTO Arts Center & courtyard, and on the streets & breezeway connecting these areas!) with activity booths, 10 Food Trucks, Live Music, Vendor Market, entertainment, Easter Bunny Photos, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, kid's games and more!
10:10 am: the Big Egg Hunt in Veterans Park for preschool and under starts shortly after parade! 12:10 pm: Egg Hunt for K-3rd grade. 1:10 pm: Egg Hunt for 4th-6th grade. All Egg Hunts coordinated by Let's Help!
10:15 am: Live music outside at Redbud Park
11:00, 12:00 and 1:00 pm: Cupcake Walks near the Live Music Stage!
The Family Fun Fair consists of activities geared toward children and families, as well as booths, exhibits, and other activities such as Easter crafts, children’s games, facepainting, selfie booth, baked goods, petting zoo, bounce houses and more. Admission and many activities will be FREE; some will have a cost.
Live performers will be on hand all day, including bands and other performers on the streets and in the park.
For more information, check the discussion tab, or email
aW5mbyB8IEM1QWxpdmUgISBvcmc= or call/text 785-640-6399. Information can also be found at the Topeka EasterFest facebook page. Registration forms for parade entries and vendors are also at www.C5Alive.org.
Also check out other Music events in Topeka, Entertainment events in Topeka.
