Family Fun Getaway
When you're in Topeka, affordable family fun is around every corner. Enjoy the great outdoors at Lake Shawnee and Kaw River State Park. Experience a walk through history at the Kansas Statehouse, the Kansas Museum of History and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Museum. Have a ball at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center with one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibits and play for all ages.
Family Fun Getaway Tour
Make new memories with your family in Topeka. Jet set over to Combat Air Museum and view more than 30 aircrafts from WWI to present day. Climb inside the cockpit of a Skyhawk US Navy attack plane and fly the simulation airplane.
Get your minds working with interactive exhibits at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. Take a spin around the yellow paved path on the child- and adult-sized trikes and bikes.
Hop on the carousel and mini train at Gage Park nearby, then explore the Tropical Rain Forest and find your favorite animals at Topeka Zoological Park.
End your day full of fun at The Pennant in Downtown Topeka, where you can enjoy mouthwatering entrees and milkshakes!
Do you have an afternoon to spend?
Try one of these great adventures!
Old Fashioned Fun - Hop aboard the mini train for a mile-long scenic tour through Gage Park and ride a vintage 1908 carousel. Stroll through the Topeka Zoo and step back in time at Old Prairie Town. Explore the pioneer village and quench your thirst at a working soda foundation.
Trains & Planes - Tour Great Overland Station for a look at Topeka's railroad heritage, through exhibits and model train displays. The station is great place to watch trains go by. At the Combat Air Museum, you can see more than 30 military aircraft from WWI to the present day.
Hands-on Play - Spend the day at Bonkers, Topeka’s ultimate family fun destination! Adventure through their giant play maze featuring a 4-person, 2 story super slide (even adults can enjoy it!) Enjoy arcade games, lunch, and even the Build-A-Bear Workshop! Or explore the world of serious fun (and learning) at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center's indoor and outdoor play exhibits. Catch one of their nationally-traveling exhibits too!
Discover Natural Kansas - Step into Kansas history with colorful characters and interactive exhibits at the Kansas Museum of History. Don't miss the 1880s locomotive, 1950s diner and the covered wagon. Walk, hike and explore through the sights and sounds of the MacLennan Park Trails and Ponds at Cedar Crest. This park near the governor's mansion features wooded trails, ponds, meadows and rolling hills perfect for hiking or flying a kite.
As you explore the many attractions below, you'll find the perfect experience to add to your family adventure.
Family Fun
-GREATPLAY TOPEKA You'll find tons of exciting activities for the entire family, including a trampoline park, arcade games, laser tag, paintball, FootGolf, disc golf, bike trails and more!
-BONKERS Enjoy a fun-filled day with the fam, featuring a giant play maze with a two-story slide, arcade games for all ages, and a notable food menu!
-LEAP TRAMPOLINE PARK Take your indoor family outings to a new level with a jump area, rock wall climbing, dodgeball and more! Be sure to check out weekend pricing and events like Toddler Time and Cosmic Night.
-SKY ZONE TOPEKA Get active with a game of SkySlam (trampoline basketball), or enjoy one of their special attractions, like the Warrior Course, Freestyle Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, SkyJoust, Foam Zone and Free Climb!
-SPORTS CENTER From mini-golf and arcade games to go-karts, batting cages and a driving range, Sports Center offers a bit of fun for everyone. Learn more about their many offerings at SportsCenterTopeka.com.
-POTWIN POTTERY Put your creativity to the test by picking a piece, planning your design, selecting your colors and painting away! Fire your piece in the kiln, and pick it up once the creation is done.
Family Favorites
-B&B Theatres
-Evergy Plaza (splash pad, fountain shows, movie nights, etc.)
-Gage Park (zoo, discovery center, outdoor fun, etc.)
-Lake Shawnee (Adventure Cove, camping, 7-mile paved trail loop, etc.)
-Mulvane Art Lab (Kid-focused creative lab inside the Mulvane Art Museum)
-Mini Golf
-Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade
-Rip-On Skate Park (near Washburn & 21st, along the Shunga Trail)
-Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (art gallery, kids library, story time)
-The Mud Room (Community pottery studio)
