If you are ever near or traveling through Kansas with kiddos, here in the capital (Topeka), there are so many great things kids of all ages can do. Come check them out with me!
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Bonkers is an indoor amusement center with a play maze, climbing structures, and arcade games, plus a cafe. Kids of all ages have something fun to do here.
Bonkers
This pool on Urish Road is great for kids and adults of all ages. It features a water wave, kids' swimming pool, water slides, and a cool diving board.
Facilities • Midwest Health Aquatic Center
This play yard features activities that include batting cages, mini-golf, go-karts, a driving range & a game room.
Sports Center Topeka: Home
This recreation center festures a bowling alley, go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade, plus a restaurant.
West Ridge Lanes Family Fun
Gage Park features a mini-train and carousel, aquatic center, rose garden, and a 2-mile fitness loop trail
Gage Park
This childrens museum features large kids' interactive play center in a wooded park offering indoor & outdoor hands-on activities.
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Whether you’re coming for a casual afternoon stroll or planning a full day of discovery, the Topeka Zoo is the perfect place to connect with wildlife, nature, and wonder. From up-close animal encounters to peaceful garden paths and family-friendly fu...
Topeka Zoo
Grab your skates and get ready for good times, great music, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re here for family fun, birthday parties, or just to cruise under the lights, Sk8Away is the place to be. We’re proud to be Topeka’s local roller skat...
Sk8away Inc.
Kansas, Lake Shawnee is visited by more than 1 million people each year for festivals, ball tournaments, golf, boating, fishing, swimming and camping; or just to hike the Lake Shawnee Trail and visit Ted Ensley Gardens. Shelter houses available for r...
Lake Shawnee
With Burgers & other American chow offered along with shakes & beer, the Pennant features a plus vintage arcade games & bowling.
The Pennant
If you're looking for a family-friendly camping experience, come join us at the Capital City/Topeka KOA! Our unique amenities include
(2) 24 hour Laundries ($)
Bunkhouse
Campstore
Club Facilities
Full Service Sites 50/30/20 amp
Hot Showers / Restroom...
Topeka, Kansas Campground | Topeka / Capital City KOA Journey
Sky Zone Topeka is an indoor trampoline park offering a variety of attractions and activities for all ages. It's a popular spot for family fun, birthday parties, and even unique fitness options.
Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
Attractions ...
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
GreatPLAY Topeka is a family entertainment center located at 1936 NW Tyler St., Topeka, KS 66608. It's part of the larger GreatLIFE Topeka organization, which offers various fitness and recreation options.
GreatPLAY was established in 2018 after Grea...
GreatPLAY - GreatLIFE Topeka
Five Below in Topeka, Kansas, is a popular discount retail store known for offering a wide variety of trendy and fun products, with most items priced at $5 or less, and some "Five Beyond" items that go above $5.
Here's some information about the Tope...
Five Below
Dornwood Spray Park is a great place to cool off in Topeka! It's got all sorts of fun water features like spray cannons and a big water bucket tower. Plus, there are picnic shelters if you want to bring lunch. It's totally free to get in, and it's op...
Facilities • Dornwood Spray Park
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library: More than just books, the Kids Library has a Story Zone with music and activities, an aquarium, reading spots, book bins for easy Browse, and dedicated infant play areas. They also have a "Learn & Play ...
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Mulvane Art Lab: Located within the Mulvane Art Museum, this is a kid-focused creative lab offering opportunities for children to engage with art.