Things to Do with Kids in Topeka, KS

  • TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Topeka, Kansas, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lawrence.
  • From Lake Shawnee to Kansas Children's Discovery Center, the Topeka area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center, Zoos and Theaters.
  • The capital city of Kansas, Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County and home to over 127,000 residents. The city is settled on an area of over 60 square feet in the north-eastern region of the state. Rich in government and history, the capital prides itself as the center for the Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case, which marked our nation's history.
  • TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Topeka, Kansas, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lawrence.
  • From Lake Shawnee to Kansas Children's Discovery Center, the Topeka area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center, Zoos and Theaters.
  • The capital city of Kansas, Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County and home to over 127,000 residents. The city is settled on an area of over 60 square feet in the north-eastern region of the state. Rich in government and history, the capital prides itself as the center for the Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case, which marked our nation's history.
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Gage Bowl Topeka / Lawrence MoreLess Info
Group packages at a bowling alley that features activities for the entire family
4.7 Miles
98% 134 votes
Lake 3027 SE Beach Terrace, Topeka, KS 66603 MoreLess Info
Built in 1935 as a WPA project, Lake Shawnee offers a variety of amenities, including tennis and sand volleyball courts, a golf course, shelter areas, open spaces, and a marina.
2.3 Miles
93% 173 votes
Children's Museums 4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 MoreLess Info
The Kansas Children's Discovery Center works to combine both exploration and fun through interactive exhibits and kid-centered learning. Families with children of all ages can participate in hands-on discovery, daily programs, and other special events during the year.
1.9 Miles
67% 226 votes
Zoos 635 Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66606 MoreLess Info
The Topeka Zoological Park is home to animals from all around the world, including gorillas, lions and komodo dragons. It dates back to 1933, when the first animals were exhibited in here.
3.7 Miles
69% 54 votes
Children's Play Area 5515 Southwest 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604 MoreLess Info
The indoor playground of Going Bonkers is aimed at large groups of children in a climate-controlled environment. An extensive arcade works to entertain older children with an on-site restaurant available to feed the whole family or cater parties and events.
5.2 Miles
75% 8 votes
Water Parks NE 43rd St, Topeka, KS 66617 MoreLess Info
Featuring attractions like a lazy river and multiple water slides in addition to the usual swimming pool, the Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center also has a toddler area and lounge chairs for relaxing.
2.2 Miles
67% 6 votes
Zoos 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606 MoreLess Info
Friends of the Topeka Zoo is a zoo that features animals such as black bears, coyotes, bobcats, hawks, sloths, and more. The zoo offers educational field trips and camps for students.
4.6 Miles
79% 14 votes
Family Fun Center 6545 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66615 MoreLess Info
Sports Center in Topeka, Kansas is a sports and amusement center. It's a great place to spend time by exploring a variety of sports activities available at the center. Coupons can be obtained on their website.
4.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Family Fun Center 1935 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS 66604 MoreLess Info
Within the West Ridge Lanes & Family Fun Center, there is a bowling alley with 32 individual lanes that has automatic scoring. Outdoor offerings at the amusement center include two-seat go karts and an 18-hole miniature golf course.
4.6 Miles
93% 175 votes
History Museums 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615 MoreLess Info
The award-winning Kansas Museum of History is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the plains states and their settlers. Must see exhibits include Civil War memorabilia, an 1868 stagecoach and a Sante Fe Railroad locomotive from 1880.
2.2 Miles
90% 197 votes
Parks Between 6th and 10th Streets, Topeka, KS MoreLess Info
Covering 160 acres and dating back to the very end of the 19th century, the Gage Park has plenty of things which would make a day more enjoyable, including a miniature train and concrete animals for the children.
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