Redbud Festival / NOTO in Bloom

Step back in time and join us for a dazzling evening at our NOTO in Bloom Roaring 20’s! Get ready to embrace the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age as we come together for a night of opulence, live entertainment, and charitable giving.  Your ticket experience includes: food at both food trucks, 2 drink tickets at our specialty bars, spectacular silent auction, Avant Garde Underground Speak Easy, live art demonstrations, figure drawing experience, and more! Costumes are not required but encouraged!

NOTO in Bloom is a benefit for the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District endowment. This unique event celebrates the best of NOTO – the art, the food, the experience – and its impact on the community. The benefit event offers those who value NOTO a fun and innovative opportunity to support its long-term financial standing.

 

NOTO Arts Center

Topeka, Kansas

April 20th

6PM - 8:30PM

The Redbud Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with the beauty of nature, the arts, and commerce in NOTO. In addition to the start of the annual music series in Redbud Park, the Redbud Festival features special events and presentations.

March 30th – Redbud Kick Off, Easter Fest

For 2024, this annual event will once again take place on N. Kansas Avenue and at Great Overland Station! There will also be Food Trucks and Live Music. A Health Fair will also be featured! And this year there will also be a 5K Run/Walk to fight Diabetes starting around 9am! This event is coordinated by C5Alive and other non-profit organizations
EVENT SCHEDULE
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!
11:05 a.m.: Egg Hunt starts shortly after parade!
12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 pm: Cupcake Walks near the Live Music Stage!
   

Seaman Viking Improv in the Park

1PM -Join us in the Redbud Park starting at 1pm for fun afternoon of Improv silliness and fun and games.

April 5th, First Friday All Day, Youth Art Exhibition, Redbud Sprig Giveaway

4-8 Youth Art Exhibition, NOTO Arts Center, Otto’s Art Scavenger Hunt
6-9 Music in the Park w/ JustWynMoore Band
5-8 Redbud Sprig Giveaway & Planting Tips @ Redbud Park

April 13th, Parents as Teachers Roll & Read (Various NOTO Locations)

10-1 Parents as Teachers Roll & Read (various NOTO locations)
1-3 Music in the Park (TBA)

April 20th-NOTO In Bloom Roaring 20’s Benefit 6pm-8:30PM

Step back in time and join us for a dazzling evening at our NOTO in Bloom Roaring 20’s! Get ready to embrace the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age as we come together for a night of opulence, live entertainment, and charitable giving. Food trucks, specialty bars, spectacular silent auction, Special activities include the Avant Garde Underground Speak Easy, live art demonstrations, Figure Drawing Experience, and more!

May 3rd-5th- NOTO Chalk Walk, May First Friday Weekend,

This annual chalk walk event is one for all ages. Come down to the district and decorate the sidewalks with your own masterpieces. Think you might have some skills creating sidewalk chalk art? Want a chance to win some cool prizes for it? Sign up at Amused Gallery to participate in the Chalk Art Competition.

 

NOTO Arts District

Topeka, Kansas

March 30th - May 5th

Presented by

Calling ALL young budding artists who are looking to show off their talent? We want to exhibit your work!! *There is no cost to participate! Check out all the details here: Youth Art Exhibit 2024

 

Event Sponsors

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Redbud Festival download the sponsorship packet for more information.

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