Hobbits love food. Hobbits love gardening. So it just makes sense that the Empire Market would be a perfect place for hobbits! Join us* this September 23, as the Empire Market, along with the Joplin Public Library, celebrates Hobbit Day, and the birthdays of Bilbo & Frodo! Here's some of what you can expect: *Official […]
Join us on October 3, as Joe Borgstrom, from Place + Main, in conjunction with Downtown Joplin Alliance's Endangered Properties Program provides an update on the development of the historic Joplin Union Depot. Borgstrom will present a Feasibility Study on the Depot and a Gap Analysis of downtown. Joe Borgstrom is an accomplished professional in […]
First Friday WineShare is back for 2023! Be sure to join us every first Friday as we travel to some of downtown Joplin's best places. In October, join us at the new location of Alchemist Haven. Explore her all-natural beauty, skincare and fragrance lines as you chat with friends! 1331 E 4th St Joplin, MO […]
Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. This October, Main Street will be transformed into a charming little Harvest Festival! Here is the full […]
It's our annual Night Market event, dedicated to all things cozy and autumnal (and some creepy Halloween vibes, of course)! More details will be posted as we get closer to the event, but here are the basics: Where: Empire Market Festival Courtyard (weather permitting, we'll be rocking out under the stars) When: Saturday, October 21, […]
First Friday Wine Share is back for 2023! Be sure to join us every first Friday as we travel to some of downtown Joplin's best places. In November, we'll be at a downtown institution--Newton's Jewelers! Come view their gorgeous selection of fine jewelry (including estate pieces), and chat with all your downtown friends. Wine Share […]
First Friday WineShare is back for 2023! Be sure to join us every first Friday as we travel to some of downtown Joplin's best places. In December, we'll be in the gorgeous restored lobby of the Frisco Station Lofts! Explore this historic space, and learn about the new loft apartments available to lease. Wine Share […]