For 2025, this annual event will happen Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Dozens of churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations will have vendor booths and kids’ activities. There will also be Food Trucks, Inflatables, a Petting Zoo, and Live Music. And once again, there will be a 5K Run/Walk to fight Diabetes starting at 8:30am at Garfield Park. This event is coordinated by C5Alive and other non-profit organizations.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 8:30 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk to Fight Diabetes, at Garfield Park. Follows same general path as Easter Parade on Kansas Avenue.
• 10:00 a.m.: Easter Parade on Kansas Ave. from Garfield Park to the NOTO Arts District. (Lasts about an hour or less)
• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Fun Fair will take place inside and outside at Great Overland Station, with activity booths, Food Trucks, Live Music, Vendor Market, Health Fair, entertainment, Easter Bunny Photos, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, kid’s games and more! Health & Wellness demonstrations inside the Station along with more Vendors!
• 11:10 am: Egg Hunt for preschool and under starts shortly after parade! 12:10 pm: Egg Hunt for K-3rd grade. 1:10 pm: Egg Hunt for 4th-6th grade. All Egg Hunts coordinated by Let’s Help!
• 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 pm: Cupcake Walks near the Live Music Stage!

The Family Fun Fair consists of activities geared toward children and families, as well as booths, exhibits, and other activities such as Easter crafts, children’s games, scavenger hunts, facepainting, photo booth, baked goods, petting zoo, bounce houses and more. Admission and many activities will be FREE; some will have a cost.

Live performers will be on hand all day, including bands, dance troupes, fitness, martial arts, ballet & gymnastics demonstrations and more, performing inside and outside in the park.
For more information, check the discussion tab, or email [email protected] or call 785-640-6399. Information can also be found at the Topeka Easter Parade facebook page. Registration forms for parade entries and vendors are also at www.C5Alive.org.