It’s Going to Be a Hot Weekend in Topeka – Get Outside and Enjoy It!

The forecast is calling for another hot one, but that just means it’s the perfect time to get out of the house and soak up the sunshine while we can. Here are just a few things happening around Topeka this weekend:

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Sunday Jr. Blues Football At Bill Snyder Stadium

Washburn Rural Jr. Blues fans have a full day of football to look forward to this Sunday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. The action kicks off early with the Jr. Blues 3rd grade team taking on Manhattan at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 4th grade team at 9:15 a.m. and the 5th grade team at 10:30 a.m. Chapman’s 5th grade squad will also face Manhattan at 11:45 a.m. before the Jr. Blues 6th grade team wraps things up with a 1:00 p.m. showdown. It’s a perfect chance to cheer on the next generation of Rural football under the big stadium lights.

Big Pick: Cars

VBP Vettes 7th Annual Corvette Show — Sat, Sept. 13, 8am–3pm
Furniture Mall of Kansas (south lot at West Ridge Mall), 1901 SW Wanamaker Rd. Judged classes, awards, vendors, music, and more. Free to attend; car registration on site. Visit Topeka

Eat & hang out

The Pennant (Downtown) — Burgers, shakes, retro arcade, and four bowling lanes. Hours: Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm. Address: 915 S Kansas Ave. The Pennant Topeka

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant — Topeka’s award-winning brewpub with a full menu (family-friendly). Hours: Fri–Sat 11am–10pm kitchen (open until midnight); Sun 11am–9pm kitchen (open until 11pm). Address: 417 SW 37th St.

For the kids

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Kansas Children’s Discovery Center — Sun, Sept. 14, 10am–12pm. Free admission for families who benefit from a lower-stimulus environment (lights/sound lowered and activities adapted). Location: 4400 SW 10th Ave. Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

Gage Park Mini-Train & Carousel — Open Sat–Sun, 10am–5pm (last ride 4:45). Fare: $2 per rider; weather permitting. Location: SW 6th & Gage Blvd.