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, […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual 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--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual 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--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any revisions […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This month, join us for the Downtown Holiday Kickoff at the Main Event (611 S Main St), the loveliest new event space in downtown Joplin! Blue Moon Boutique, Sophie, and Blush will be running special sales, there will be delightful snacks and beverages, and our 2024 Fall in Love with Local BINGO event will start […]
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 […]
Want to see downtown sparkle? Come join us as we help deck Spiva Park out with hundreds of thousands of twinkle lights and other holiday decor! We'll have all the lights and supplies needed--we just need willing volunteers to drape the bushes, trees and walls. We'll have some tasty hot chocolate to help keep everyone […]
