Join us for Gage Park Founder’s Fest, a two-day celebration of one of Topeka’s most treasured spaces! The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, Topeka Zoo, and Shawnee County Parks + Rec are throwing a two-day, family-friendly party in celebration of Gage Park.

Friday, August 29, 2025

• FREE admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Gage Park history family educational programs at the Discovery Center at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Burger Bus Food truck at the Discovery Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Free Gage Park Historical Presentation at Helen Hocker Theater 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

• Regular admission applies at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center on Saturday, museum open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free admission to the Topeka Zoo with a nonperishable food item from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free Gage Park Mini Train rides from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free Carousel in the Park rides from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Live Music at The Gage Park Amphitheater from noon to 5 p.m.
• Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Learn & Play Bus located near the Gage Park Green House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Shawnee County Parks + Rec, Rec + Roll Van located at the Carousel in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tours with the Topeka Rose Society at Reinisch Rose Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rolling Thunder Military Vehicle Show located at the War Memorial from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thank you to Sloan Law Firm, BOK Financial, Topeka ER & Hospital, and Family Tree Care for their generous support of Gage Park Founder’s Fest at the Discovery Center.