Community Calendar

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

Heartland Opera Theatre presents
A LIFE IN SONG: A Concert with International Singer Terrence O’Brien and guest artist Madison King who will be performing songs from operas, musicals and pop music. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed.

Connect2Culture proudly presents an exclusive masterclass with Ballet Arkansas led by company artists, offering dancers the opportunity to refine their technique, artistry, and performance skills with one of the region’s premier professional ballet companies. Open to dancers ages 14+. Registration required; register online at ci.ovationtix.com/35477/store/products/96338. Cost: $25.

Arkansas’s largest and longest-running holiday production, Ballet Arkansas’s "The Nutcracker Spectacular", has enchanted generations with its majestic choreography, glittering costumes, and the warmth of a true community celebration. This season, its legacy inspires a new chapter: "The Magic of the Nutcracker"—a holiday reimagining that distills the beloved story into an intimate, atmospheric experience, perfect for families. Guided by Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s Christmas Eve transforms into a magical journey through swirling snowflakes and a glittering Kingdom of Sweets—told through unforgettable dancing, vivid storytelling, and the warmth of the season. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Cornell Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: $50–$60.

Bring a Non-perishable food item for free entry.

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

Arkansas’s largest and longest-running holiday production, Ballet Arkansas’s "The Nutcracker Spectacular", has enchanted generations with its majestic choreography, glittering costumes, and the warmth of a true community celebration. This season, its legacy inspires a new chapter: "The Magic of the Nutcracker"—a holiday reimagining that distills the beloved story into an intimate, atmospheric experience, perfect for families. Guided by Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s Christmas Eve transforms into a magical journey through swirling snowflakes and a glittering Kingdom of Sweets—told through unforgettable dancing, vivid storytelling, and the warmth of the season. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Cornell Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: $50–$60.

Join us for the annual Thanksgiving worship service hosted by the Pittsburg Ministerial Alliance. All persons are welcome regardless of their faith or denomination to celebrate a time of gratitude! There will be refreshments and fellowship after the service.

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO