The best things to do in Topeka

“Western Hills Golf Club - GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness has an 18-hole layout with zoysia fairways and white sand bunkers that actually make your misses feel classy, plus leagues and lessons to tune things up, so pencil in a post-work round this week and treat yourself.”

From the Topeka newsletter, August 5, 2026

“If your week needs a little friendly competition and kid energy burn-off, Family Park brings 16 lighted pickleball courts, a destination playground with unique play features, and a greenspace-wrapped fitness loop, so everyone gets their laps in and leaves delightfully tired.”

From the Topeka newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Tee it up at Eagle Bend Golf Course for 18 championship holes that start shady along the Wakarusa River then finish wide open for your hero shots. Warm up on the driving range and short-game greens, snag pointers from PGA pros, then celebrate at the snack bar.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Mature trees, flowers, and rolling hills grace this Donald Ross-designed course with a fitness center.”

“Relaxed, contemporary multiscreen theater featuring showings of mainstream films.”

“Public golf course featuring a driving range, restaurant, and bar.”

“Public greens for golf along with carts and a driving range, plus friendly staff.”

“Golf facility featuring a par-3 course, driving range, putt-putt greens, gym and eatery.”

“Public golf course and gym featuring an 18-hole course and an outdoor pool, plus friendly staff.”

“Private country club with an 18-hole golf course designed by Perry Maxwell, swimming pool, and tennis courts.”

“Parkland-style golf course with 27 holes, plus a country club featuring an event space.”

“This historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace.”

“Wave pool and slides for the family in an aquatic center with a zip line and climbing wall.”