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 […]
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." 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 21, as the Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The growing season is coming to an end and entropy abounds. But YOU know that all the energy put into your spring and summer gardens should not go quietly into the night. That means learning about SEED SAVING. Join us to discover how to collect and store seeds at this, the season's end. A big […]
It's time for more tutelage on HYDROPONICS! This month, we will build and demonstrate a Kratky hydroponic system (there's one in our Community Gardens for you to analyze beforehand, fyi). 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 […]
This month, join us for the Holiday WineShare at 905 S Main St, Suite 2, in downtown Joplin! This cozy space, in the renovated historic Willard Hotel, was home to the Creative Learning Alliance prior to their move into their permanent home at 3rd & Main. Now it's ready for a new visionary to come […]
Christmas is drawing nearer and we have invited Santa to the Market to help answer all your holiday wishes! He's jolly, he's merry, but he's only here from 10:30a-1:30p, so plan accordingly! We'll have a lovely background for your photos, and a professional photographer to capture your festive best. A digital copy of your photo […]
'Tis the season! Can't attend our weekly Saturday Holiday Market? This special shopping event is for you! We wanted to provide an additional way for customers to shop the best in local goods this holiday season. Join a curated selection of our vendors to get the freshest foods for your holiday table, and those last-minute, […]
We made Spiva Park sparkle all season long, but now comes the inevitable task of taking down all the twinkle lights to store them safely away for next year. Come help us reset Spiva Park to its natural glory on January 2--stay for as long as you can and help to the degree you are […]
