Friday, March 13
The Sassanachs at Happy Basset Barrel House
Kick off the weekend early at Happy Basset on the south side. The Sassanachs are playing high-energy Irish folk rock starting at 7:30 PM. They’ll have a full Irish food menu and themed drinks going all night to get things started.
Kick off the weekend early at Happy Basset on the south side. The Sassanachs are playing high-energy Irish folk rock starting at 7:30 PM. They’ll have a full Irish food menu and themed drinks going all night to get things started.
Saturday, March 14
Blarney Breakfast at Blind Tiger
The Blarney Breakfast is back at Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant this Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet with eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even some Blind Tiger craft brews if you’re starting that early. 100% of the proceeds go to the Capper Foundation to help kids and adults with disabilities, so it’s the best way to start your St. Paddy’s Day.
The Blarney Breakfast is back at Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant this Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet with eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even some Blind Tiger craft brews if you’re starting that early. 100% of the proceeds go to the Capper Foundation to help kids and adults with disabilities, so it’s the best way to start your St. Paddy’s Day.
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Mater Dei IrishFest 5K (Evergy Plaza)
The morning starts at Evergy Plaza with the annual 5K Fun Run and Walk. It kicks off at 10:00 AM, but if you get there early at 9:15, you can catch the Driscoll Irish Dancers performing on the main stage while the runners warm up.
The morning starts at Evergy Plaza with the annual 5K Fun Run and Walk. It kicks off at 10:00 AM, but if you get there early at 9:15, you can catch the Driscoll Irish Dancers performing on the main stage while the runners warm up.
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Topeka IrishFest (Evergy Plaza)
This is the main festival hub and it runs all day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It’s free to get in and features authentic Irish food (like the famous “Patty’s Pockets”), a beer garden with Blind Tiger brews, and whiskey tastings. Live music from Donknado starts at 10:15 AM on the Evergy Stage.
This is the main festival hub and it runs all day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It’s free to get in and features authentic Irish food (like the famous “Patty’s Pockets”), a beer garden with Blind Tiger brews, and whiskey tastings. Live music from Donknado starts at 10:15 AM on the Evergy Stage.
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46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Downtown)
The parade is the big draw and starts at Noon sharp. The route begins at 10th and Kansas Avenue, travels north to 7th Street, and turns toward Evergy Plaza. Expect nearly 200 floats and tens of thousands of people lining the streets.
The parade is the big draw and starts at Noon sharp. The route begins at 10th and Kansas Avenue, travels north to 7th Street, and turns toward Evergy Plaza. Expect nearly 200 floats and tens of thousands of people lining the streets.
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Celtic Fox Street Party
The Celtic Fox is hosting its massive outdoor bash right at 8th and Kansas. The party runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the band The BASH taking the stage right after the parade at approximately 1:00 PM. This is usually the loudest and most crowded spot downtown.
The Celtic Fox is hosting its massive outdoor bash right at 8th and Kansas. The party runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the band The BASH taking the stage right after the parade at approximately 1:00 PM. This is usually the loudest and most crowded spot downtown.
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Sunday
Wizard of Oz Ballet at the Topeka Zoo
For a family-friendly Sunday, the Topeka Zoo is hosting a short “Wizard of Oz” ballet performance at 11:00 AM. It’s included with zoo admission and is a great way to get the kids out of the house.
For a family-friendly Sunday, the Topeka Zoo is hosting a short “Wizard of Oz” ballet performance at 11:00 AM. It’s included with zoo admission and is a great way to get the kids out of the house.
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