Easter Fest Brings Families to Topeka's NOTO District

Annual celebration features over 100 vendors, food, music, and a multi-generational egg hunt.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:39pm

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The NOTO Arts and Entertainment District in Topeka, Kansas hosted the city's 11th annual Easter Fest on Saturday, marking the first time the celebration was held in the NOTO district. The event featured over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music and performances, and a popular egg hunt that has become a multi-generational tradition.

Why it matters

The Easter Fest is a longstanding community tradition that brings families together in Topeka's vibrant NOTO arts district, supporting local businesses and a nonprofit foundation while providing free, festive activities for all ages.

The details

This year's Easter Fest included free admission, over 100 vendors set up on the street and in the park, a variety of food trucks, live music and performances, and a beloved egg hunt that has been part of the celebration for 13 years. Organizers say the event is a fundraiser for the Let's Help nonprofit foundation, with proceeds after expenses going to support the organization.

  • The 11th annual Easter Fest was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The egg hunt has been a tradition at the event for 13 years.

The players

NOTO Arts and Entertainment District

A vibrant arts and entertainment district in Topeka, Kansas that hosted the 11th annual Easter Fest celebration.

Kevin Noel

The co-chair of the Easter Fest event.

Let's Help

A nonprofit foundation that receives proceeds from the Easter Fest event after expenses.

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What they’re saying

“We always love a good celebration, and I think that the Easter season is a great time to celebrate and a great reason to bring the community together.”

— Kevin Noel, Easter Fest Co-chair

“With this being the 13th year (two gap years during Covid), kids in our egg hunt back then [13 years ago] may be bringing their little ones now. So it's becoming a tradition that's multi-generational.”

— Kevin Noel, Easter Fest Co-chair

“I know everyone has their own church events, this is something that brings us all together.”

— Kevin Noel, Easter Fest Co-chair

What’s next

Organizers say the Easter Fest will likely be held in the NOTO Arts district again next year.

The takeaway

The annual Easter Fest in Topeka's NOTO district has become a beloved community tradition that brings families together through free, festive activities, supporting local businesses and nonprofits while celebrating the spirit of the Easter season.