If you want to get involved in your downtown community, but aren't quite sure where to start, then our Volunteer Expo is for you! Come join a group of like-minded people and learn how to use your skills to make Joplin a better place to be. This expo will be a low-stakes night for you […]
This month, you'll be able to check out one of downtown's hangout spots--530 Somewhere, located at (naturally) 530 S Main St. We'll actually be meeting in the adjacent Downtown Downtime event space right next door! Wine Share is a free 21+ networking event. Simply bring some business cards, a bottle of wine or craft beer […]
What better way to manifest some springtime cheer than with GOATS in a GARDEN?!?!? Master Gardener, Eric Osen, will be out in our Community Gardens (located in the back of the Empire Market complex) and he is bringing along his posse of tiny baby goats. Come watch Eric bottle feed them and get some socialization […]
Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is - creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour before or after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, […]
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, join our sponsors and vendors as we celebrate going green in downtown, in a few […]
Is that Spring we see? This month, learn all about Companion Planting! We will look at plant pairings, both friend and foe--what you should do to maximize your soil potential and what needs to be eliminated. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the […]
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--all will have small treats and a lucky few G O L D E […]
Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is - creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour before or after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, […]
This month, you'll be able to check out one of downtown's most interesting (and curious!) shops, Christene's Curiosities! Enjoy your wine and conversation whilst browsing through the curated collections of crystals, jewelry, and oddities in stock. Wine Share is a free 21+ networking event. Simply bring some business cards, a bottle of wine or craft […]