March Third Thursday–Go Green Downtown

March Third Thursday–Go Green Downtown

by | Feb 9, 2024

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,...
Goats in the Garden

Goats in the Garden

by | Dec 8, 2023

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...
Empire Market 5th Birthday Bash

Empire Market 5th Birthday Bash

by | Feb 14, 2023

We are turning 5! We can’t believe it’s been five whole years since the doors opened at the market! Come celebrate the Market’s Birthday Bash with us! Join us for a day of fun, frivolity, and festivities, including the following: *enter our giveaway...
Empire Market Egg Hunt

Empire Market Egg Hunt

by | Feb 14, 2023

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...