Join us for our annual seed swap event! This year, we will have seeds to give away, information on gardening and plants, and will showcase some of the ways the community garden is working to make gardening accessible to everyone! You are welcome to bring seeds, but do not have to bring any in order […]
Enjoy sharing wine and conversation with friends new and old at February’s First Friday WineShare, held in our favorite local picture palace, Royale Cinema Lounge, at 715 E Broadway St.! *Royale Cinema Lounge will be providing free popcorn for Wineshare attendees!*Guests can stay after Wineshare and watch a film selected by Downtown Joplin Alliance! While […]
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 […]