Click the photo to see Tulip Time Festival slide show from past years!

Spring is beautiful in Topeka! Around the capital city, thousands of tulips and daffodils can be found scattered throughout some of Topeka’s outdoor locations.

Due to the spring weather arriving earlier this year, the annual Tulip Time has changed dates to March 23 –April 12. This is an estimate however. Mother Nature is the one in charge as we are so often reminded. The tulips are near blooming and once they have bloomed, they remain for two weeks.

Tulips can be found at Lake Shawnee, Old Prairie Town, Gage Park, Downtown and on Washburn University’s campus.

Check out Visit Topeka’s Facebook album featuring tulips that have bloomed downtown.

If you have any questions about Tulip Time, please contact our office at (785) 234-1030 or toll free at (800) 235-1030.

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Topeka loves the color green, from our green outdoor spaces to the top of the Kansas State Capitol building. Green is everywhere, but more so on St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick’s Day in Topeka is unlike many celebrations throughout the United States. Among the masses of green seen around town, Topeka holds an annual parade, bed race, “Blarney Breakfast” and this year, there will be a flash mob downtown.

So just in case you were worried about how you were going to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, don’t worry. There is plenty to do.

Continue reading Topeka knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way!

Visit Topeka is excited to announce that the 2013 Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played in Topeka!

Continue reading Football, band, cheer, cross country? Oh my!

Dentists of Topeka  beware: Topeka has a new sweet tooth favorite! Located in the Ramada, Mayking Cakes, 420 S.E. 6th st. Suite 100, is serving up something that is truly delicious!

If you have heard anything about the newest sweet craze “cake pops,” don’t worry, Mayking Cakes has those covered. And boy, do they have them covered (with rich, delectable chocolate that will melt in your mouth as your taste buds soar.)

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An era that reigned for over 35 years is being celebrated at Washburn University February 24-25. Short and feature films starring unforgettable names such as Charlie Chaplin, Lillian Gish and will be available for your viewing pleasure for free in White Concert Hall.

The 16th Annual Kansas Silent Film Festival is a free event to all who attend. On Friday, February 24 beginning at 7 p.m. the short film “Pigs is Pigs” will kick off the festival. This 10 minute film is followed by a romantic comedy that is 60 minutes long.

On Saturday, February 25, films begin at 10 a.m. There will be a lunch break and also an intermission in the afternoon for cookies and punch in the lobby. The intermission will also include slides of Jeff Rapsis of New Hampshire’s Wilton Town Hall Silent Film series on piano.

Each film with feature live musical accompaniment, but different films require difference instruments. Attendees will hear a variety of instruments such as piano, organ and an orchestra.

In January, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) listed 10 Most Influential Silent Films. Many titles are familiar but all story lines are known.

Have you ever attended a silent film festival? What is your favorite silent film?

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For more events, check out the Visit Topeka events calendar.

And the award goes to…Visit Topeka! On Saturday, February 18, Visit Topeka took home gold at the Topeka American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards for their Visitor Guide covers.

Visit Topeka entered into two categories and prevailed with a gold medal and ranking for the Spring and Fall 2011 Visitors Guides, second only to best in show.

Continue reading Visit Topeka takes home gold!

Valentine’s Day is only a hop, skip and a jump away and for us last minute planners, that means it’s almost time to start searching for gifts. Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14 and there is still plenty of time to figure out what to get. Topeka has lots to offer the world of love but we have complied a short list of some local Topeka joints to visit to get special gifts for that special someone.
Continue reading Find your love something they’ll love in Topeka!