This year, we will once again liven up a dull winter's day with a trip to Paris! And you don't even have to leave town!Come join us in our 8th annual celebration of all things Parisian! This year, our vendors are going all out! *Freshly baked macarons? Oui!*Baguettes & Parisian sandwiches? Oui!*La Creperie de Marché? […]
Downtown Joplin Alliance wants to gather our closest friends and community to say thank you for a great year! You are invited to attend the Downtown Joplin Evening of Excellence, presented by Allo Fiber. This is a celebration of all who make our work possible--donors, volunteers, sponsors, business owners and allies are welcome to the […]
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 March the theme is Go Green Downtown sponsored by ALLO Fiber! Here is the full schedule […]
Come celebrate Easter weekend with us at the Empire Market! We'll have all the great vendors you are used to seeing, plus a few fun activities! Throughout the day, kids and adults alike can search through the market to find hidden eggs--return the eggs to the info booth to claim a variety of small treats! […]
TWO EVENTS IN ONE!!! We are turning 8!Come celebrate the Market's Birthday Bash with us! Join us for a day of fun, frivolity, and festivities, including the following: *Sign our birthday card!*Watch the goats frolic the Community Garden!*Come help us sing and get some tasty cake!*More to be announced! We will also have all of […]
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to live downtown! On Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2pm-6pm, Downtown Joplin Alliance invites you to join its 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour, showcasing historic properties that have been converted to livable spaces in the downtown area. This "open house-style" tour will take you into some of downtown's most […]
After the Downtown Lofts Tour, it's time to party in style! That means it's time for our third annual Tip Top Toast: A VIP Reception Under the Stars! Join us on the roof of the historic Columbian Building at 418 S Main St from 7pm-9pm, for live music, signature cocktails, tasty small plates, and the […]