Good morning, Topeka.

First Baptist Church hosted its 7th annual Trunk or Treat indoors after weather forced a move — over 500 kids enjoyed candy restocks and the local Hot Wheels club donated more than 500 cars.

Seaman School District's Transportation Department hosted its annual Bus-n-Treat on Saturday night, transforming school buses into walk-through Halloween displays for kids and families to collect free treats.

Bus drivers and mechanics dressed up with the children (adding extra excitement to the event).

Helping Hands Humane Society hosted its largest fundraiser at Prairie Band Casino on Saturday night to raise funds for animal care—supporting vaccines, spays and other medical needs for over 6,500 animals—with the sold-out Bone Appétit Gala raising over $120,000 and nearly reaching a $130,000 goal. Donors helped show strong local support for the shelter's ongoing services.

The Topeka Renaissance Festival is happening now at Woodshed Event Center and features jousting, pirates, Vikings, ax throwing and arrow games—opening at 10 a.m. today.

This marks the festival's first year and its second event held this year.

On Oct. 25, 180 students from 10 schools played basketball together at Washburn Rural Middle School where athletes with and without disabilities competed side by side — teams earned medals and awards for their performance.

West Ridge LIVE

7:30-9:30 p.m. — West Ridge Mall — Various tickets available — Experience an exciting event with special seating options and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Help Stock the Ronald McDonald House Pantry

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Seabrook Apple Market — Donations welcome — Support local families in need by replenishing vital pantry supplies.

2025 Kansas Environmental Education Conference

4-4:30 p.m. — Sunflower Nonprofit Center — Registration fees apply — Explore critical environmental education themes and network with community leaders.

Gallery Talk: Bobby Von Martin

6-7:30 p.m. — Mulvane Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the impact of Choctaw artist Bobby Von Martin's heritage and art in his enlightening gallery talk.

Cirque Mechanics - Tilt

7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Check for pricing — Experience a high-flying circus spectacle that combines acrobatics with mechanical marvels.

Rich The Kid Live Concert

9 PM – 12 AM — The Woodshed Event Center — Tickets required — Experience Rich The Kid's electrifying performance in Topeka!

Chocolate Nutcracker Midwest

3-4:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Adults start at $20, Children start at $10 — Experience an urban twist on the classic ballet featuring diverse dance styles.

Cheer Power Topeka Showdown 2025

1 a.m. — Topeka Elite Cheer — Bids available for top competitions — Cheerleading competition featuring bids for prestigious events.