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 6th annual celebration of all things Parisian! *Freshly baked macarons? Oui! *Baguettes & Croissants? Oui! *La Creperie de Marché? (sweet and savory crepes) Oui! *Cocktails […]
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the garden instruction stops! This month, learn all about Seed Starting! Topics covered will include seed viability, germination testing, growth mediums, and a wide variety of easy seed starting techniques. This is the perfect follow-up for the Seed Swap, held on January 27 (you are planning on coming to […]
It's time for our annual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor? *someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh). We'll be reviewing our revised Rules & Regulations, SNAP and debit token procedures, and more. There will be time for a Q&A, […]
It's time for our annual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor? *someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh). We'll be reviewing our revised Rules & Regulations, SNAP and debit token procedures, and more. There will be time for a Q&A, […]
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 […]
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 […]
