Are you a downtown business owner, resident, or just a lover of downtown in general? This is your chance to hear about what's going on in downtown Joplin! Join us for this casual quarterly event to learn about what's happening now and what to expect in the months to come, while checking out the local […]
Come celebrate the best juried art in the region--shop with artists of all stripes, enjoy live music, children's activities and delicious food and beverages! Hosted at new state-of-the-art Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin! 5p-9p on Friday, September 15, 2023 10a-3p on Saturday, September 16, 2023 Applications for artists are open from February 1, 2023 until […]
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 September, Missouri Southern State University will once again be taking over Main Street to showcase all […]
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: *Community-designed […]
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 […]
This week, learn about fall gardening, compost, cover crops, and Putting the Garden to Bed. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this growing season. Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County Master Gardeners Association, will lead discussions […]
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 […]