Tulip Time
Jerold Binkley Tulip Time 2026 returns April 10 through April 26!
Spring into the season with Tulip Time! Each April, you’ll find Topeka in full bloom, as the city comes alive with hundreds of thousands of tulips. From cheerful yellow and passionate red to pure pink and wild two-toned beauties, the capital city’s parks and gardens are where you’ll want to take it all in this spring. Stop by Gage Park, Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee, and Ward-Meade Park’s Botanical Gardens for some of our favorite displays!
Tulips at Twilight
Returning again this year, and expanded for more enjoyment, Tulips at Twilight is back at Old Prairie Town.
The event typically runs Wednesday through Sunday from 7–10 p.m. Visitors can experience:
- More than 40,000 multi-colored tulips illuminated by candlelight
- Over 90 lighted displays including larger-than-life flowers
- Light food, sweets, and warm drinks by the fire
A $5.00 donation is suggested and children 5 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Ward-Meade.
Tulip Festival at the Lake
Visit the craft vendors, and of course, stroll through the gardens to view tens of thousands of tulips and other spring flowers in bloom!
$5 suggested donation per person over age 5.
Get a glimpse at the past season through this video!
