Free events in Shawnee County, KS

A public meeting will share information about Phase 2 of the NW Lyman Road sidewalk project, covering the stretch between Vail and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. It takes place at Seaman Community Church’s Fellowship Hall in Topeka and is listed as Project No. 701050.01. For project questions, contact Chris Bruntz, PE, Project Manager with the City of Topeka, at cnbruntz@topeka.org or 785-368-3030.

Enjoy a free, drop-in crafting session at Cafe Quetzal that celebrates Dia de los Muertos through creative exploration. Settle in with dinner or a favorite beverage from the full menu while you make art at your own pace. Design and color festive Day of the Dead motifs, create pieces for a small home altar to honor loved ones, cut decorative tissue paper patterns, and explore additional hands-on activities that share the spirit of the holiday. Most projects take roughly 20 to 30 minutes, so it works for a quick stop or an unhurried visit. Open to everyone, whether you come on your own or with friends and family. Community guidelines encourage you to trust your creative instincts, be mindful with shared supplies, and introduce yourself to someone new.

Keep the laughter rolling after Top City Comedy as friends take the mic for a lively karaoke session. This weekly celebration turns the court into a karaoke bar, a relaxed way to mark the end of the week with music, mingling, and creative energy in downtown Topeka. The food court is open for late night dinner, and there is no cover.

Enjoy a family-friendly karaoke night where everyone can sing favorite songs and cheer one another on. Admission is free. A $30 pizza special includes one large 16-inch pizza with one protein and unlimited fresh vegetables, two small salad bars, and up to four small build-your-own sundaes.