Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Evergy Plaza
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Historic Ritchie House
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Site exploring major equality court case. School at the center of a 1954 court case that ended racial segregation in education facilities.
Topeka Graffiti Wall
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Ward-Meade Park
Botanical garden & historic buildings. Serene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
History park with 19th-century buildings. Guided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens.
Great Overland Station
Historic railroad station restoration. This historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.
NOTO Escapes
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GreatPLAY - GreatLIFE Topeka
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Dornwood Park
Park with a playground & baseball. Park featuring a playground, a water play area, baseball diamonds, concessions & restrooms.
Topeka Zoo
Classic menagerie & animal programming. Lions, bears, alligators, bugs & more, plus educational programming & a roster of special events.
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Kids' interactive play center in a park. Large kids' interactive play center in a wooded park offering indoor & outdoor hands-on activities.
Ted Ensley Gardens
37.5-acre garden with trails & picnics. Large garden park with 1,500 species of plants & flowers, picnicking, trails & rock gardens.
Bonkers
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Burnett's Mound
Highest point in Topeka, with city views. This natural landmark has the highest elevation in Topeka, with trails leading to its top & views.
Lake Shawnee
Multiple outdoor recreation options. Manmade lake/recreation area with fishing, boating & swimming plus tennis, golf, camping & gardens.
West Ridge Lanes Family Fun
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Kansas Museum of History
Artifacts & models tracing state history. Museum showcasing Kansas history & heritage with vintage objects, dioramas & photographs.
Iliff Commons
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Prairie Center Park
86-acre community park & sports fields. Community park covering 86 acres with a fishing pond, trail, soccer & baseball fields & disc golf.
Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center
Nature trails & educational exhibits. 116-acre nature preserve featuring trails & an education center with animals, exhibits & programs.
Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture
Deaf history museum with events & more. Museum with exhibits, historical information, events & workshops related to the hearing impaired.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop-Farm
Museum & farm with historic reenactments. 19th-century farm & living history museum with historic reenactments & era–specific activities.
Lenexa City Center
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Electric Park
Picnic shelter & play equipment. Park featuring a playground, sand volleyball courts, grassy space & a picnic shelter with grills.
Legler Barn Museum & Depot
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Kids Empire Olathe
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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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Top Public Schools & School Districts
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Best Sports & Fitness Activities for Kids
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs
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Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Things to Do with Toddlers
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Things to Do with Kids at Night
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Best Places for Birthday Parties
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Top Private Schools for Kids
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Best Theaters & Live Shows for Kids
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Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids
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Best After-School Programs & Activities
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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Best Sports Leagues & Youth Athletics
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Language Classes for Children
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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support
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