Perry Lake, KS Events
January
| Kansas Belle Dinner Train with Murder Mystery Option - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. Kansas Belle Dinner Train-Call Today To Make Your Reservations Saturday, January 26-Fine Dining with Murder Mystery Option Boa ... Kansas Belle Dinner Train with Murder Mystery Option |
| 5 - 27 | The Un-Juried Art Exhibit - Baldwin City - The Lumberyard Arts Center will present the "Un-Juried" Art Exhibit, opening the first Friday in January from 6 to 8pm and continuing during regular G ... The Un-Juried Art Exhibit |
| 12 |  Psychic Fun and Feast at The Lakehouse - Holton - The Ultimate Paranormal Event at The Lakehouse includes a meal, history, ghost stories, presentations, & a personalized psychic reading from well reco ... Psychic Fun and Feast at The Lakehouse |
| 23 | Kansas Day at the Museum - Topeka - This celebration of Kansas statehood includes activities, performances, and exhibits that highlight the pioneer spirit of Kansas. Pre-registration for ... Kansas Day at the Museum |
| 23 | Kansas Day at the Capitol - Topeka - The Governor cordially invites Kansas students to celebrate Kansas Day at the Capitol. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge ... Kansas Day at the Capitol |
February
| Kansas Belle Dinner Train - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. Kansas Belle Dinner Train-Call Today To Make Your Reservations Every Saturday-Fine Dining (ask about our entertainment options ... Kansas Belle Dinner Train |
| 26 - 28 | Topeka Boat, RV, and Outdoor Sport Show - Topeka - Get tips from top pros at sessions held daily throughout the show; topics include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie fishing. Don't miss the areas la ... Topeka Boat, RV, and Outdoor Sport Show |
| 10 | Chocolate Auction - Baldwin City - The annual Chocolate Auction features hundreds of chocolate delicacies, including cookies, pies, tortes and cream puffs, and also features many pieces ... Chocolate Auction |
March
| 25 | Spring Expo - Holton - Indoor and outdoor improvement ideas for your homes, lawns, and gardens. . Fri. 5-8p.m. & Sat. 9a.m.-4p.m. ... Spring Expo |
| 1 - 3 | Topeka Home Show - Topeka - Showcasing the creativity of homebuilding and remodeling in Topeka. Friday, Noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ... Topeka Home Show |
| 10 | KU Jazz Festival - Lawrence - This annual event features noted jazz artists. Times: 7:30 p.m. ... KU Jazz Festival |
| 15 | American Indian Artifacts Show - Holton - Annual collector displays of Native-American Indian artifacts. 9am-4pm. 5th & Dakota ... American Indian Artifacts Show |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration - Topeka - Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patty's day, as Downtown Topeka kicks off the celebration with one of the largest parades of the year. Activities co ... St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Parade - Atchison - The city's largest parade with trophies awarded in three categories: family, business and youth or organization. Crowning of grand marshall at noon; j ... St. Patrick's Parade |
| 16 | Psychic Fun and Feast, Eldridge Hotel - Lawrence - Guests will sit down to a scrumptious meal and enjoy interesting conversation with Ghost Tours of Kansas Staff and well known psychic Jo Flowers. Ente ... Psychic Fun and Feast, Eldridge Hotel |
| 17 | St. Patrick's Day Parade - Lawrence - Annual parade featuring a wide array of floats and the St. Patrick's Day Queen and her court. 1 pm. ... St. Patrick's Day Parade |
| 30 | Baldwin Easter Egg Hunt - Baldwin City - Come join the fun for this year’s Baldwin Easter Egg Hunt at the Ball Field Complex at Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center! There will be ... Baldwin Easter Egg Hunt |
| 30 | Annual Pancake Feed & Easter Egg Hunt - Perry - Perry Pride's Annual Pancake Feed & the City of Perry Easter Egg Hunt. (rain date, next Saturday) Feed 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. ... Annual Pancake Feed & Easter Egg Hunt |
April
| 24 | Annual Museum Day - Lawrence - You are invited to a very special event to celebrate the annual campus-wide Museum Day. Everyone in the family will have fun and enjoy special activit ... Annual Museum Day |
| 30 - 6 | Midland Railway's Easter Egg Hunt Trains - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. See the Easter Bunny on the Train, take an 11 mile round trip train ride and let your little ones hunt for over 1000+ Easter Egg ... Midland Railway's Easter Egg Hunt Trains |
| 3 - 6 | Annual Kansas Relays - Lawrence - Annual Track and Field events for regional college and high school students. During the three-day meet, over 620 teams and 5,300 high school, college ... Annual Kansas Relays |
| 6 | Lawrence Civic Choir Spring Concert - Lawrence - Annual spring concert by 100-voice community choir. Tickets available at the door. Time: 8pm. ... Lawrence Civic Choir Spring Concert |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - Holton - Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Square Courtyard downtown starting at 10:00 AM. ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 6 - 7 | Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show - Lawrence - Our 2012 Show - Heart to Hands - will feature over 200 quilts from guild members as well as an in depth showing of the work of our featured quilter - ... Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - Valley Falls - Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday before Easter. ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 13 | Comedy Night - Holton - Holton VFW Post 1367 will host a Comedy Show featuring David Nickerson, Evan Culp & Grasshopper. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 ($12 at t ... Comedy Night |
| 13 |  McLouth Patriots' Day Parade - McLouth - Big Day in a Small town. McLouth is a CLASSIC small midwestern town. With old fashioned ideals of what makes this country great: it's people. This eve ... McLouth Patriots' Day Parade |
| 20 | Earth Day Parade & Celebration - Lawrence - Annual Earth Day parade with celebration afterward. Celebration includes live music, games, environmental information and so much more! Parade begi ... Earth Day Parade & Celebration |
| 20 |  National Mustang Day Car Show - Topeka - Laird Noller Ford Annual National Mustang Day Celebration
21ST ST. & TOPEKA BLVD • TOPEKA, KS • SOUTHWEST CORNER
Saturday, April 17, 2021 starti ... National Mustang Day Car Show |
| 26 - 27 | County Wide Garage Sales - Holton - The Chamber of Commerce sponsors two county wide garage sales per year, in the spring and fall. In addition to traditional residential garage sales we ... County Wide Garage Sales |
May
| A Day Out With Thomas - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. Classic Storybook Engine Chugs Into A Station Near You! An amazing ride with Thomas the Tank Engine! Plus tons of other activiti ... A Day Out With Thomas |
| 13 | Arab Shrine Parade - Topeka - 11:30 a.m. Spring Ceremonial of the Nobles and Ladies of the Arab Shrine. ... Arab Shrine Parade |
| 19 - 20 | Annual SERTOMA 48 BBQ - Lawrence - Annual SERTOMA BBQ competition featuring 48 participants in 48 categories. ... Annual SERTOMA 48 BBQ |
| 26 | Bleeding Kansas Play Reenactment - Lecompton - During the “BLEEDING KANSAS” play reenactment by the Lecompton Reenactors, you will travel back in time to meet some of the territorial characters ... Bleeding Kansas Play Reenactment |
| 3 - 5 | Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet - Lawrence - The swap meet is always held the first full weekend in May. It provides buyers the opportunity to seek those hard-to-find parts and sellers to part wi ... Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet |
| 3 - 4 | Annual Ozawkie Garage Sales - Ozawkie - There Will be over 75 sales in the City of Ozawkie, Kansas, and others in the surrounding community. For information call evenings!. Always the first ... Annual Ozawkie Garage Sales |
| 3 |  Washburn Tech Car Show - Topeka - Washburn Tech will host its annual Car Show from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Vehicle entries will be divided into five classes: custom/low rider ... Washburn Tech Car Show |
| 4 | Black Jack Battlefield Opening Day - Baldwin City - Visit the historic location of the Battle of Black Jack as tour season begins the first Saturday in May at 1pm! There will be a guided tour by John Br ... Black Jack Battlefield Opening Day |
| 10 - 12 |  NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals - Topeka - Heartland Park Topeka, one of the fastest tracks in the world, hosts more than 700 of the fastest cars in the country on its quarter-mile strip. Four ... NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals |
| 11 | Atchison Wings and Wheels - Atchison - Annual event with displays of vintage aircraft at Amelia Earhart Airport, sponsored by the E.E.A. Chapter #967. 8:00 am ... Atchison Wings and Wheels |
| 11 | Art Tougeau - Lawrence - A wheeled art extravaganza. The eighth annual Art Car Parade continues the tradition of being larger and weirder than the year before. One-wheel, two- ... Art Tougeau |
| 11 |  Thunder on the Bricks Car Show - Baldwin City - Hey car fanatics! Get ready for a revved-up day at the Annual Thunder on the Bricks car show, brought to you by Baldwin City Recreation and sponsored ... Thunder on the Bricks Car Show |
| 12 | Annual Run for the Kids - Lawrence - The Nash Dash is a fundraiser for the WRAP Program, which places mental health professionals from the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in scho ... Annual Run for the Kids |
| 16 - 19 | Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival - Lawrence - The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is a 4-day foot-stomping party in the heart of the Midwest. Born in 2004, Wakarusa burst onto the scene with a ... Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival |
| 17 - 18 | Valley Falls Community Yard Sales - Valley Falls - Valley Falls and surrounding rural areas are hosting the annual yard sales. Over 30 sales, free maps available. 2nd Friday & Saturday of May. ... Valley Falls Community Yard Sales |
| 18 - 20 | Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Tour - Topeka - Check website for COVID updates. The Cottonwood 200 is a three-day bicycle tour on paved roads through the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. The ride ... Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Tour |
| 18 - 30 | Honoring Female Veterans from Jefferson County, KS - Oskaloosa - The Jefferson County Historical Society at Old Jefferson Town in Oskaloosa is having a display to recognize female veterans from Jefferson County. All ... Honoring Female Veterans from Jefferson County, KS |
| 25 |  Glory Days/Car & Craft Show - Holton - Memorial Day is a big event in Jackson County! Holton welcomes alumni back to town, we rally around our hometown heroes, and we celebrate! Jackson Cou ... Glory Days/Car & Craft Show |
| 25 | Glory Days Car Show - Holton - Cars, Vendors, Food, and Fun. Held during Holton's annual Glory Days Festival. 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. ... Glory Days Car Show |
| 25 |  KNG Museum Car & Truck Show - Topeka - Car & Truck show at Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Exhibitor Judged, Cookout Meal Provided for Exhibitor plus 1, Concessions available, Best of ... KNG Museum Car & Truck Show |
| 25 - 26 |  Old Jefferson Town High School Art Display - Oskaloosa - The Curry House will hold its Annual Art Show of Jefferson County High School students. All Jefferson County students are welcome to display their pro ... Old Jefferson Town High School Art Display |
June
| 22 - 12 | Wednesday Night Summer Band Concerts - Lawrence - JUNE & JULY - Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join the Lawrence City Band for a free concert in the park. Time: 8pm ... Wednesday Night Summer Band Concerts |
| 24 - 25 | Meriden City Wide Garage Sales - Meriden - Annual sales always on the first weekend of June. Maps will be distributed throughout the area. ... Meriden City Wide Garage Sales |
| 25 - 26 | Lawrence Bridal Show - Lawrence - Annual show featuring a fashion show and displays by local wedding vendors. Beauty/cosmetics, calligraphy, candles, catering, confections, DJ entertai ... Lawrence Bridal Show |
| 25 - 26 | Horse Power Days - Meriden - See how life was before the engine! Watch the Horsepowered Flour Mil in operation. Watch horse and rider competition on the track. See the mode ... Horse Power Days |
| 25 | Valley Falls Flea Market - Valley Falls - All vendors will set up on main street in Valley Falls. The cost is $10 per booth. ... Valley Falls Flea Market |
| 30 - 20 | Brown Bag Concerts - Lawrence - Bring your lunch and enjoy a different performance each Thursday. Rain site is Watkins Museum, 11th & Massachusetts. Time: 12 noon ... Brown Bag Concerts |
| 30 - 2 | Comedy Night - Holton - A four day music festival hosted by the Kansas Prairie Pickers Association. The festival features local and regional bluegrass and acoustic music reso ... Comedy Night |
| 31 | Black Jack Battlefield: Dawn Tour - Baldwin City - There will be a guided tour of the Black Jack Battlefield on the date and at the time that the battle occurred 166 years earlier. Visitors should arri ... Black Jack Battlefield: Dawn Tour |
| 1 | Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair - Topeka - Washburn University is home to this annual art fair, featuring over 90 artists from around the country. Join the festivities with food, children's act ... Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair |
| 1 | City Wide Garage Sale - Baldwin City - Our Annual Friends of the Library Citywide Garage Sales begin at 8am. Directories that list the sales and a map will be available at the library at 7t ... City Wide Garage Sale |
| 1 | McLouth Barbeque Blowout - McLouth - Get a dose of hometown goodness and family fun at the 29th Annual McLouth BBQ Blowout and Kansas State Championship where BBQ teams will compete for t ... McLouth Barbeque Blowout |
| 1 - 2 | Perry Citywide Garage Sales - Perry - (All over town!) Also the same dates for a citywide cleanup. Dumpsters will be at the City Shop, 507 E Front St. First Weekend in June. ... Perry Citywide Garage Sales |
| 7 - 8 | International Forest of Friendship Celebration - Atchison - Annual celebration honoring the men and women of aviation and space; childrens' activities, parade of U.S. and foreign flags, honorees ceremony and fe ... International Forest of Friendship Celebration |
| 7 - 8 | Annual St. John's Mexican Fiesta - Lawrence - Authentic Mexican food, live entertainment, games and so much more. Time: 6-11pm. ... Annual St. John's Mexican Fiesta |
| 7 - 8 | Territorial Days - Lecompton - Annual, two-day Lecompton community-wide historic celebration of Lecompton's rich, nationally famous Pre-Civil War and Bleeding Kansas History. Parade ... Territorial Days |
| 7 | Annual TYP Charity Golf Tournament - Topeka - Topeka Youth Project Engages, Empowers, and Employs youth (14-25). The Charity Golf Tournament supports our Jobs for Young Adults program and Shawnee ... Annual TYP Charity Golf Tournament |
| 8 | “Pedal to the Metal” a benefit for Meals on Wheels - Topeka - An adults only, summer evening of drag racing, live music, food and refreshments. Anyone with a steering wheel or handle bars, including motorcycles, ... “Pedal to the Metal” a benefit for Meals on Wheels |
| 9 | Perry American Legion Riders Tractor Drive - Perry - Meet at 9:00 a.m and leave at 9:30 from the American Legion at 410 Perry Place, Perry, KS, and drive to the Old Jefferson Town in Oskaloosa, KS, where ... Perry American Legion Riders Tractor Drive |
| 14 - 22 | Sunflower Music Festival - Topeka - Sunflower Music Festival is an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects and other artistic events of the high ... Sunflower Music Festival |
| 14 - 16 | Juneteenth - Back Home - Celebration - Topeka - Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. We will celebrate with gospel concerts, fashion ... Juneteenth - Back Home - Celebration |
| 14 | Baldwin City Art Walks - Baldwin City - See the artwork of local artists in Baldwin City every 3rd Friday of the month from June through September! ... Baldwin City Art Walks |
| 15 | Annual Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Topeka - Event features short course, long course and duathlon. 7 a.m. See website or email for the most direct response. ... Annual Topeka Tinman Triathlon |
| 20 - 22 | Oskaloosa Old Settler's Festival - Oskaloosa - The Oskaloosa Old Settler's Festival is a three-day event including live performances by popular bands, and many local musical groups. There will also ... Oskaloosa Old Settler's Festival |
| 21 - 22 |  Haying with Horses - Oskaloosa - The Jefferson County Historical Society will host an event to display the process of how hay was farmed by our forefathers. The prairie hay field Sout ... Haying with Horses |
| 22 - 23 | Annual Topeka Pond Tour - Topeka - The tour consists of about 10 water gardens in the Topeka area. You will receive booklet of ponds and gardens to tour on your own. 9am-3pm. ... Annual Topeka Pond Tour |
July
| 4 | Haunted Atchison Tours - Atchison - Narrated trolley tour through "the most haunted town in Kansas." 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Advanced reservations required. ... Haunted Atchison Tours |
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Celebration - Topeka - The Topeka Spirit of Kansas Festival is an old-fashioned 4th of July celebration held at Lake Shawnee from l0:00 am to dark with arts and craft vendor ... Spirit of Kansas Celebration |
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Arts and Crafts Show - Topeka - 4th of July Arts and Craft show held at Lake Shawnee Tinman circle in conjunction with car show and blues festival and free entertainment. Many event ... Spirit of Kansas Arts and Crafts Show |
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Car Show - Topeka - Spirit of Kansas features a car show with dash plaques for first 100. Car - Top 20 awards and Motorcycles - Top 5 awards. Rain or shine. 8am - 4pm. P ... Spirit of Kansas Car Show |
| 19 - 17 | Wednesday Night Summer Band Concerts - Lawrence - Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join the Lawrence City Band for a free concert in the park. Time: 8pm ... Wednesday Night Summer Band Concerts |
| 27 - 25 | Brown Bag Concerts - Lawrence - Bring your lunch and enjoy a different performance each Thursday. Rain site is Watkins Museum, 11th & Massachusetts. Time: 12 noon ... Brown Bag Concerts |
| 29 | July Jubilee - Holton - July Jubilee is the biggest community event of the year! It brings in thousands of people to Jackson County to enjoy music and entertainment, militar ... July Jubilee |
| 4 | Fireworks Display - Valley Falls - 9:30 pm at the northwest corner of Linn & 19th Streets, Valley Falls. ... Fireworks Display |
| 4 | 4th of July Celebration - McLouth - Fireworks Display will start at approximately 9:30 PM. Come out and enjoy the show! Sponsored by: The McLouth Park & Recreation Association, McLouth K ... 4th of July Celebration |
| 4 | Fourth of July Celebration - Lawrence - Join the July 4th fun. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music as you watch the fireworks extravaganza. Restroom facilities, Accessible parking/accommod ... Fourth of July Celebration |
| 4 - 6 | Annual Salute! A Festival of Wine and Food - Lawrence - Salute! begins with the Mass Street Mosey. Mosey through more than a dozen downtown businesses sipping wine and sampling delicious local food. Thursda ... Annual Salute! A Festival of Wine and Food |
| 4 | Annual Sidewalk Sale - Lawrence - Come early and shop the bargains galore as merchants slash prices on their inventory. Time: Dawn to Dusk ... Annual Sidewalk Sale |
| 5 - 7 | Meriden Threshing Show - Meriden - The most complete working Blacksmith Shop in the Midwest (circa 1925) See the thick and thin steam powered saw mill sawing lumber each day. See rare ... Meriden Threshing Show |
| 5 | Sunflower State Games- Spring Fever Golf Scramble - Topeka - 4-MAN SCRAMBLE at Lake Shawnee Golf Course, all proceeds from the event help us keep athlete entry fees to the Sunflower State Game at a minimum. ... Sunflower State Games- Spring Fever Golf Scramble |
| 11 - 13 |  Kicker Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival - Topeka - The Midwest's largest 3-day country music and camping festival in the heartland, Kicker Country Stampede brings in over 20 artists and a first-class l ... Kicker Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival |
| 12 - 13 |  Amelia Earhart Festival - Atchison - The Amelia Earhart Festivals is an annual celebration honoring Atchison's most famous daughter. Highlights include Friday evening lakeside concert, do ... Amelia Earhart Festival |
| 15 - 20 | Jackson County 4-H Fair - Holton - This event draws thousands annually. Come enjoy 4-H exhibits as well carnival rides and hometown parade and events! Toby's Amusement of Arma will onc ... Jackson County 4-H Fair |
| 16 - 20 |  Topeka Fiesta Mexicana - Topeka - This 5 day Fiesta is one of the largest in the Midwest with over 60,000 anticipated visitors. Carnival, authentic Mexican foods, art show, beer, bing ... Topeka Fiesta Mexicana |
| 18 - 21 | Shawnee County Fair - Topeka - The annual County Fair features wonderful horse shows, livestock competitions, exhibits, arts, crafts and more. Continual daily activities provide som ... Shawnee County Fair |
| 20 | Battle of Black Jack Celebration - Baldwin City - The commemoration of the Anniversary of the battle that was fought on June 2, 1856, will be on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Visit the Black Jack Battlefie ... Battle of Black Jack Celebration |
| 23 - 27 | Douglas County Fair - Lawrence - Experience the excitement of the annual county fair. Events include: Barrel Racing, Concerts, Antique Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Pony R ... Douglas County Fair |
| 23 - 25 | Lead Horse LLC Lead Horse Open II - Lawrence - A Three-Day Native American Dance Competition featuring 40 individual Men's Grass and Women's Jingle Dress Dancers... ... Lead Horse LLC Lead Horse Open II |
| 25 | Douglas County Fair Antique Tractor Pull - Lawrence - Watch as a wide array of tractors participate in this Antique Tractor Pull. Time: 6pm ... Douglas County Fair Antique Tractor Pull |
| 26 | Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby - Lawrence - A crash, bang car demolition derby featuring a compact car class. Time: 7:30 p.m. ... Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby |
August
| 22 - 25 | Jefferson County 4-H Fair - Valley Falls - Royalty parade, 4-H exhibits, booths, livestock show, and livestock auction. 9am-10pm. For information about the parade contact the Valley Falls Ch ... Jefferson County 4-H Fair |
| 23 - 27 | Atchison County Fair - Atchison - 4-H, domestic living and agricultural exhibits, food booths, parade, carnival and live musical entertainment. ... Atchison County Fair |
| 27 - 7 | Annual Civil War on the Western Frontier - Lawrence - Lawrence commemorates its early history each August around the anniversary of Quantrill's Raid. It's a living history event that focuses on historic L ... Annual Civil War on the Western Frontier |
| 27 | Meriden Summerfest - Meriden - Parade, carnival, BBQ and Street Dance. ... Meriden Summerfest |
| 2 - 3 |  Lucas Oil PPL Truck and Tractor Pull - McLouth - McLouth will be hosting the annual Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League/Prairie Brand Western Series truck and tractor pull starting @ 6:30 p.m
Super Modi ... Lucas Oil PPL Truck and Tractor Pull |
| 3 | Annual Topeka Railroad Festival - Topeka - Festival fun for everyone! The Annual Topeka Railroad Festival celebrates Topeka's rich railroad heritage with telegraph demonstrations, handcar rides ... Annual Topeka Railroad Festival |
| 10 | Cruisin' the Capitol Car Show - Topeka - This car show is "One of A Kind" featuring a BURN OUT lane right in front of the Capitol!!! Open to ALL makes, models, years and styles. Come show ... Cruisin' the Capitol Car Show |
| 16 - 17 | Big 94 Topeka Rodeo - Topeka - Dust off your boots and get ready for a barrel racin', bull ridin' good time for two nights only! The Big 94.5 Country Topeka Rodeo is held each Au ... Big 94 Topeka Rodeo |
| 17 - 18 | Annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships - Lawrence - The Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championship will include competitions in fiddle, featuring a separate youth division, flatpick guitar, ... Annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships |
| 23 - 25 | Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Topeka - Celebrate Native American culture and customs while savoring authentic food, arts and crafts, demonstrations and dancing at Lake Shawnee. 3:00 PM - ... Inter-Tribal Pow Wow |
| 23 - 24 | Smoke on the Bricks BBQ - Baldwin City - The Baldwin City Recreation Commission welcomes you to the annual Smoke on the Bricks BBQ, powered by Rice Precision Manufacturing! This Kansas City B ... Smoke on the Bricks BBQ |
September
 Midland Railway Railfest - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. The Midland Railway of Baldwin City, KS will feature its classic railroading equipment during the annual Railfest weekend. The r ... Midland Railway Railfest |
| Bald Eagle Rendevous - Lecompton - Cancelled for 2017 (hope for new plans in the future) -- 18-19th Century fur trade reenactors and camps. Includes demonstrations of skills by fur trad ... Bald Eagle Rendevous |
| 20 - 18 | Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours - Atchison - Narrated trolley tours through "the most haunted town in Kansas" are part of a two-month-long season of activities in Atchison. Other activities inclu ... Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours |
| 24 | University of Kansas Open House - Lawrence - Tour campus-visit museums. Meet students and professors-learn about their projects and watch demonstrations. Attend admissions' presentations. Meet th ... University of Kansas Open House |
| 30 - 26 |  North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour - Topeka - North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour Dates - September 1 - October 28, 2023
Rough and Rowdy best describes this ghost tour!
- This mile long walking t ... North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour |
| 31 | Grasshopper Falls Festival - Valley Falls - Parades, garden tractor pull, childrens games, food concessions, live entertainment in the City Park. ... Grasshopper Falls Festival |
| 31 | St. Matthew Annual Dinner Auction - Topeka - St. Matthew Church will host its annual parish dinner auction with cocktails starting at 6:15 P.M., Dinner at 7P.M., and the live auction at 8:00 P.M. ... St. Matthew Annual Dinner Auction |
| 1 | Annual Lawrence Fall Arts and Crafts Festival - Lawrence - Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, a festival presenting handmade crafts and original artwork by over 150 artists and craftsmen. The Fall Arts and Crafts ... Annual Lawrence Fall Arts and Crafts Festival |
| 2 - 8 | Annual Lawrence Indian Arts Show - Lawrence - Juried Competition featuring two and three dimensional art work by contemporary American Indian artists from across the United States. Works include p ... Annual Lawrence Indian Arts Show |
| 6 - 8 | Huff 'n Puff Balloon Rally - Topeka - The rally kicks off with a spectacular night illumination followed by two days full of various balloon flights and breathtaking races which take place ... Huff 'n Puff Balloon Rally |
| 6 - 7 | County Wide Garage Sales - Holton - The Chamber of Commerce sponsors two county wide garage sales per year, in the spring and fall. In addition to traditional residential garage sales we ... County Wide Garage Sales |
| 7 | Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race - Topeka - No less than 10,000 “adopted” rubber ducks will be dropped into Lake Shawnee in the cove South of the swim beach, for a race to the finish line. L ... Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race |
| 7 - 8 | Haskell Indian Art Market - Lawrence - The Haskell Indian Art Market is an annual event held during the 2nd weekend in September each year. Originally part of the Lawrence Indian Art Show, ... Haskell Indian Art Market |
| 7 - 8 | Mother Teresa Holy Smokin Jamboree Car Show - Topeka - Annual car show with family fun, food, drinks, games, crafts, kid games and live music! Show cars parking from 8-930. Free to the public. Always the ... Mother Teresa Holy Smokin Jamboree Car Show |
| 12 | Psychic Fun and Feast - Eldridge Hotel - Lawrence - Join Ghost Tours of Kansas and the Midwest's most noted psychic Lena Townsend for an evening of fun and intrigue. Sit down to a scrumptious meal and i ... Psychic Fun and Feast - Eldridge Hotel |
| 13 - 15 |  McLouth Threshing Bee and Fall Festival - McLouth - The McLouth Threshing Bee keeps alive the arts of planting, harvesting, threshing and storing of grain forage crops, along with the domestic arts, and ... McLouth Threshing Bee and Fall Festival |
| 14 - 15 | Annual Art in the Park - Lawrence - Sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild, this annual festival features over 150 artists, musical performances and children's activities. Time: 10am - 5pm ... Annual Art in the Park |
| 14 | Perry Fall Festival - Perry - The annual Perry Fall Festival is jam packed with excitement and fun family events including: Annual 5K & Kids Fun Run (to benefit local foundation - ... Perry Fall Festival |
| 14 | Joggin for the Noggin - Atchison - Joggin for the Noggin is the annual fundraiser to benefit the Mary Lea Johanning Scholarship. This scholarship benefits Atchison High School graduatin ... Joggin for the Noggin |
| 14 - 15 | Fall Festival and Swap Meet - Meriden - Come out and watch the garden tractor pulls and demonstrations of sorghum processing, apple cider making, and cooking apple butter. Shop our flea mark ... Fall Festival and Swap Meet |
| 14 - 21 | Barn Tour - Holton - Annual Barn Tour. This year's guided school bus tour will be around the scenic Banner Creek Reservoir area. Tour includes stops at barns, entertainmen ... Barn Tour |
| 14 - 15 | Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show - Topeka - Over 160+ quilts displayed, and vendors, silent auction to benefit Women's Safety and Empowerment, boutique, raffle quilt, appraiser. ... Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show |
| 15 | Festival of Cultures - Lawrence - This is a community event that celebrates a wide variety of cultures in Lawrence. The festival features music, dance, activities, food, games, and cra ... Festival of Cultures |
| 21 - 22 |  Cider Days Fall Festival - Topeka - A celebration of life long ago when things seemed simpler. Featuring arts and crafts exhibits, plus living history demonstrations. Cider Days rekindle ... Cider Days Fall Festival |
| 21 | We-ta-se Veterans Pow-Wow - Holton - Prairie Band Potawatomi Nations annual Veteran's Pow Wow to honor all veterans. 11am-11pm. ... We-ta-se Veterans Pow-Wow |
October
 Night Trains of Terrors - Baldwin City - Excursions Suspended. Spooks, goblins, and all kinds of surprises are aboard the Midland Railway each October. Our cast of spooks and goblins will pro ... Night Trains of Terrors |
| Fall Foliage Tours - Atchison - Trolley tour accenting autumn's beautiful colors. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ... Fall Foliage Tours |
| 19 | Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours - Atchison - Narrated trolley tours through "the most haunted town in Kansas" are part of a two-month-long season of activities in Atchison. Other activities inclu ... Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours |
| 21 | Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival - Atchison - Annual event with over 100 arts & crafts vendors plus German foods and music along the city's Commercial Street Mall. 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. ... Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival |
| 21 - 22 | Model Train Show - Atchison - Annual show with scale layouts, sponsored by the North East Kansas Railroaders Train Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ... Model Train Show |
| 26 | Ghost Tours of Kansas Psychic Fun and Feast - Atchison - Psychic Fun and Feast with Ghost Tours of Kansas and psychic Lena Townsend, Thursday, October 8, 2015, 6pm, Paolucci's Restaurant, 115 S. 3rd St., Atc ... Ghost Tours of Kansas Psychic Fun and Feast |
| 28 | Annual German-American Club of Topeka Oktoberfest - Topeka - German food, live music and dancers, and the Blind Tiger Beer Garden make this a special public annual event. Petland will sponsor a wiener dog race. ... Annual German-American Club of Topeka Oktoberfest |
| 28 - 19 | Ghost Tours of Kansas - Lawrence Haunts - Lawrence - Lawrence Ghost Tour has been a top seller for many years now! History of Quantrails Raid adds to the historical element of this tour along with the fu ... Ghost Tours of Kansas - Lawrence Haunts |
| 29 | Annual Apple Festival - Topeka - Historic Ward-Meade Park is the setting for this celebration of pioneer life in Kansas. Demonstrations of pioneer skills, blacksmiths, quilters, music ... Annual Apple Festival |
| 5 - 6 |  Annual Topeka Gem & Mineral Show - Topeka - "Featuring the Moon Rock & the Kansas Meteorites" Special Exhibits: Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Demonstrations, Dealers. Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, ... Annual Topeka Gem & Mineral Show |
| 8 | Ozawkie Fall Festival - Ozawkie - Parade, classic cars, concessions, crafts, live music and more. 10am-4pm. ... Ozawkie Fall Festival |
| 11 - 12 | Halloween Haunted Train - Atchison - Miniature train ride with ghosts and goblins and Halloween treats. Rides scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the North East Kansas Railroaders. ... Halloween Haunted Train |
| 12 | Holton Fall Fest - Holton - Festival of arts & entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy a 5k Saturday morning. Sample or compete for best chili and soup Saturday. Take part ... Holton Fall Fest |
| 12 - 13 | Lawrence Artwalk - Lawrence - Downtown Friday Gallery Walk is a celebration of the Arts in Lawrence. On selected Fridays from 7-9 pm, several participating galleries, The Lawrence ... Lawrence Artwalk |
| 12 | Atchison Ghost Tour - Atchison - Join Ghost Tours of Kansas LLC for the Atchison Ghost Tour! Considered to be the most haunted city, discover the local businesses and public places wh ... Atchison Ghost Tour |
| 12 | WOW Run 5K - Lawrence - WOW RUN 2011 Women Opening Doors For Women Body Boutique is pleased to celebrate its sixth annual WOW Run, a USTAF-certified 5K course that takes part ... WOW Run 5K |
| 12 - 19 |  Threshers Lair Haunted Hayride - McLouth - Come enjoy Haunted Hayride of your life! Two Saturdays, 7pm to 10pm. ... Threshers Lair Haunted Hayride |
| 19 - 20 |  Maple Leaf Festival - Baldwin City - Held the third full weekend in October, the annual Maple Leaf Festival is perhaps Baldwin City's largest community-wide activity. The idea for the fes ... Maple Leaf Festival |
| 19 - 26 | Boo at the Zoo - Topeka - Trick or treat around the zoo in a safe and spooktacular environment. Two Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ... Boo at the Zoo |
| 19 | Annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine & Spirit Festival - Baldwin City - Get ready Baldwin City! The annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine & Spirit Festival is coming on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will highlight some ... Annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine & Spirit Festival |
| 19 | Maple Leaf Gravel Grind - Baldwin City - The annual Maple Leaf Gravel Grind will be an in-person ride offering 3 separate routes, a 16, 35 and 70 mile option that will highlight the beautiful ... Maple Leaf Gravel Grind |
| 19 - 20 | Black Jack Battlefield Maple Leaf Festival Tours - Baldwin City - This is the last guided tour weekend for the season and will be held during Maple Leaf Festival held in Baldwin City. You may still visit us 365 days ... Black Jack Battlefield Maple Leaf Festival Tours |
| 19 - 20 | Maple Leaf Festival Quilt Show - Baldwin City - The Quilt show is sponsored by the Maple Leaf Quilt Guild of Baldwin City. Quilts from anyone in the community are welcome if they have not been in th ... Maple Leaf Festival Quilt Show |
| 19 - 20 | Maple Leaf Trains/Train Robbery - Baldwin City - Maple Leaf Trains/Train Robbery. Take a trip back in time to the days of the cowgirls, cowboys and a train robbery! Thats right! A TRAIN ROBBERY! Hold ... Maple Leaf Trains/Train Robbery |
| 26 | Halloween Parade, Costume Judging - Valley Falls - Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat at 5:30pm. ... Halloween Parade, Costume Judging |
| 26 | Halloween Parade - Holton - Come and watch the local ghosts and goblins parade around the Downtown Square. 2:00pm ... Halloween Parade |
November
| 19 | Annual Membership Fair at the Great Overland Station - Topeka - Join our "Friends" at the Station for the First Mile Marker Celebration! Saturday, 10a.m.-1p.m. at the Great Overland Station. Admission is FREE for t ... Annual Membership Fair at the Great Overland Station |
| 23 - 21 | Christmas in Lecompton - Lecompton - Territorial Capital Museum decked out with Christmas decorations including a 15 foot native Kansas Christmas tree with many handmade decorations. Thre ... Christmas in Lecompton |
| 24 - 26 | Downtown Holiday Open House - Atchison - Make your list, check it twice and gather your friends for a fun-filled day shopping in historic Atchison! Local businesses will have treats, specials ... Downtown Holiday Open House |
| 25 |  Sumptuous Evening Gala - a benefit for Meals on Wheels - Topeka - Plan to join us for this semi-formal event that will include sumptuous bites from area chefs, caterers, and restaurants as well as wine and spirits. L ... Sumptuous Evening Gala - a benefit for Meals on Wheels |
| 26 | Bloomfield Church Bazaar - Meriden - Old fashioned bazaar: Handmade quilts, crafts and furniture. Food Served. ... Bloomfield Church Bazaar |
| 26 - 27 | Holiday Food & Gift Mart - Topeka - Shop hundreds of merchants with handcrafted goods, home décor, gourmet foods, and a little something for everyone! The festival will provide shoppers ... Holiday Food & Gift Mart |
| 26 | Annual Made from the Heart Holiday Craft Fair - Topeka - Handcrafted gifts from a variety of vendors. Give Original Hand Crafted Gifts for the Holidays! Concessions available. Sunrise Optimist Activity Cente ... Annual Made from the Heart Holiday Craft Fair |
| 2 | Holidays & Lighting Ceremony - Holton |
| 2 - 23 | Christmas at the Roebke House - Holton - Tour the downstairs and upstairs of this Victorian home weekends during November. These local businesses will decorate the downstairs rooms and showca ... Christmas at the Roebke House |
| 2 | Lawrence Holiday Gift Bazaar - Lawrence - You’re Invited!! Holiday Shopping, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Stop by the Santa Station for free coloring pages and a picture with Santa!!!!! (There will ... Lawrence Holiday Gift Bazaar |
| 3 | Annual Holiday Bazaar - Lawrence - Kick off the holiday shopping season and discover creative hand made gifts, crafts, and baked goods. Time: 10am-5pm ... Annual Holiday Bazaar |
| 15 | Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Santa's Arrival - Lawrence - Join us in Downtown Lawrence where the holiday comes alive with our Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The evening begins with singing by local choral ... Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Santa's Arrival |
| 16 - 17 | Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show - Topeka - Wood sculptures by some of the finest artists in the midwest. Show and sale. Weekend before Thanksgiving. ... Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show |
| 17 - 25 | TARC's Winter Wonderland - Topeka - Drive through 2 miles of light displays at Lake Shawnee's Campground. Topeka tradition with all proceeds benefting those with developmental disabiliti ... TARC's Winter Wonderland |
| 22 - 30 | Old Time Holiday Happenings - Topeka - Join the festive crowd experiencing the charm of the beautifully decorated Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site Mansion at holiday time. A Can ... Old Time Holiday Happenings |
| 22 - 28 | Banner of Lights - Holton - Drive-through campground displays of various lighting experiences to celebrate Christmas. Every evening 6-9pm from the day after Thanksgiving through ... Banner of Lights |
| 23 |  Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade - Topeka - Recaptures the nostalgia of Christmas Past in Downtown Topeka, including horse-drawn carriage rides. Event starts at 5 p.m. with carolling, and tree l ... Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade |
| 25 - 27 | Holton's Holiday Open House - Holton - Annual holiday open house complete with wonderful decorations, refreshments, and store specials. 8am-6pm. ... Holton's Holiday Open House |
December
| 16 | Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Lawrence - Annual event with handmade arts and crafts for the holidays. Time: 9am-5pm ... Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar |
| 16 | Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market Holiday Market - Lawrence - Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade artisan crafts and delicious, homemade baked goods and preserves for the holidays? More than 40 Downtown Law ... Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market Holiday Market |
| 17 | KU's Annual Holiday Vespers - Lawrence - Lawrence holiday tradition features the the KU Symphonic Choir and the KU Symphony Orchestra. Performances at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm. ... KU's Annual Holiday Vespers |
| 22 | Christmas in Lecompton - Lecompton - Territorial Capital Museum decked out with Christmas decorations including a 15 foot native Kansas Christmas tree with many handmade decorations. Thre ... Christmas in Lecompton |
| 23 | Sights & Sounds of Christmas - Atchison - Spectacular Lighted Parade, Baking Contest, Little Mr. & Miss Snowflake Contest and much more! This is a great event to get anyone into the Christmas ... Sights & Sounds of Christmas |
| 23 - 24 | Homes for the Holidays - Atchison - Annual trolley tour highlights some of Atchison's most historic homes, decorated for the holiday season. ... Homes for the Holidays |
| 23 | Christmas Vespers - Lecompton - Old-fashioned Christmas Vespers with choirs, individual performances, special performance on 1856 melodeon. 2:00 p.m. ... Christmas Vespers |
| 23 | Christmas Unlimited, Memories in the Making - Topeka - The holidays are upon us and it's time to mark your calander for this amazing event! Set in the beautiful Grace Cathedral Church, this will be a day f ... Christmas Unlimited, Memories in the Making |
| 24 | Santa Arrives by Union Pacific Train! - Topeka - Santa arrives by Union Pacific train! Children's Activities, Games, Crafts, Refreshments, and Photos with Santa from 1-3p.m. at the Great Overland Sta ... Santa Arrives by Union Pacific Train! |
| 26 | TARC's Winter Wonderland - Topeka - Drive through 2 miles of light displays at Lake Shawnee's Campground. Topeka tradition with all proceeds benefting those with developmental disabiliti ... TARC's Winter Wonderland |
| 29 - 24 | Banner of Lights - Holton - Drive-through campground displays of various lighting experiences to celebrate Christmas. Every evening 6-9pm from the day after Thanksgiving through ... Banner of Lights |
| 29 - 1 | Holiday Art Sale - Baldwin City - Come see the artwork of local artists at the Lumberyard Arts Center Holiday Art Sale! This event will also be held during the Festival of Lights Parad ... Holiday Art Sale |
| 30 - 22 | Festival of Nativities - Lawrence - Over 150 Nativity sets will be displayed with creative use of lights, poinsettias, decorated trees and music. The sets represent many countries and cu ... Festival of Nativities |
| 30 | Festival of Lights Parade - Baldwin City - Turn out for the annual Festival of Lights Parade and tree lighting ceremony the first Saturday in December. Enjoy carolers, dancers and a light parad ... Festival of Lights Parade |
| 30 | Candlelight Vespers - Baldwin City - Come attend the annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers performed by students of Baker University. It will be held at First United Methodist Church on Ei ... Candlelight Vespers |
| 30 | Hometown Christmas - Valley Falls - 2nd Saturday of December starting @ 1:30pm. ... Hometown Christmas |