TopCity Dinosaur Trail

from TopCity Rise March/April 2022

Food Truck is Here

Small Businesses on The Dino Wagon

Visit Topeka has been working very hard the last several months to bring our community an exhibit that will not soon be forgotten. Spread throughout TopCity are four different interactive stations that you don’t want to miss!

The Great Overland Station has been transformed into a gorgeous exhibit hall for Sue: The T.REX Experience. This beautiful beast of a fossil has a multi-sensory show that will captivate the attention of people of all ages! She will be on display now through May 1.

Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies opened at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center February 24 and will be there until May 30. Visitors of all ages will love this interactive exhibit and an unforgettable moment when you gaze at an actual dinosaur egg fossil!.

Topeka Dino Days Base Camp is taking place in the Visit Topeka office in Downtown Topeka now through May 30. If the Allosaurus is your favorite, you will want to check out this free viewings.

Dinosaurs Alive! These life-size dinosaur animatronics are taking over the Topeka Zoo and making you travel back in time! Mark your calendar for the opening date of March 10, but don’t worry you can go back for several visits as this exhibit will be here until June 30.

But don’t think our community stops there! Businesses all over Topeka are hopping on the dinosaur wagon and helping our community and those visiting have an unforgettable experience. It’s fantastic to see so many businesses supporting this exhibit to truly make Topeka a destination spot for family vacations this spring and summer.

Pinkadilly: 824 N Kansas Ave

This sweet boutique in NOTO is loving the dinosaur buzz & is here for it! They have socks, de?cor, knickknacks & much more!

Paper June: 927 N Kansas Ave

This sweet shop is completely prepared for your dinosaur loving children! It’s full of countless dinosaur items! From 3D puzzles and fossil excavation kits to stuffed animals and books. Don’t forget their craft creating space!

Onyx Wellness Café: 922 N Kansas Ave

Need a sweet treat or coffee after checking out Sue’s exhibit? Head over to Onyx for an allergy friendly treat! Amused Gallery: This NOTO business is holding a coloring contest through March 26. Follow their Facebook page for all the details.

The Norsemen Brewery: 830 N Kansas Ave

Dino eggs - Our take on scotch eggs served with a side of Shield Maiden Mustard. Prehistoric Pretzels - Our pretzels are back! This time shaped like dinosaur feet and served with house-made beer cheese or Shield Maiden Mustard. Also, Dino eggs! Dino Leg - A smoked turkey leg with roasted carrots and our own mashed potatoes. Dino Dirt Cup - Full of vanilla and chocolate pudding, cookie bits, and gummy dino feet. Get it before it goes extinct!

The Pennant: 915 S Kansas Ave

Dino Dig Shake: Chocolate shake with chocolate syrup topped with Oreo crumbles and white chocolate fossils –

Dino-sour Egg Cocktail: Vodka, gin, rum, sweet & sour mix, Sprite and Black Raspberry Schnapps -

The Tee Box: 906 S Kansas Ave

Have you ever imagined playing a round of golf during the Jurassic times? If so, you are going to want to run over to The Tee Box and play Bullseye or Capture the Flag with the Jurassic screen!

Derrick Hodam, Farm Bureau Financial Services: 112 SW 6th Ave #202

This business is giving out a copy of Dinosaurs Before Dark to the first 60 individual families that stop by their office for a picture at their selfie station.

Iron Rail: 705 S Kansas Ave

Silvisaurus IPAs: Silvisaurus Plum Spiced IPA & Silvisaurus Apricot Spiced IPA – Our Crystal Copper NEIPA set on fruity purees and a spicy blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Boom boom acka-lacka boom boom!