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

Parade with floats depicting Bible scripture at 1:30 pm. Gospel and contemporary Christian Music starting at 10:00 am. Free ham and bean feed at 5:00 pm

Audition to be in "The Magic of the Nutcracker", Ballet Arkansas’ holiday reimagining that distills the beloved story into an intimate, atmospheric experience. Auditions are open to dancers ages 11+. Rehearsals begin October 12th and will be held each Sunday through November 16th from noon to 2pm; the first rehearsal is mandatory. If cast, participants will be charged a $100 non-refundable production and costume fee due upon registration. Registration required before October 5th; register online at balletarkansas.org/tour-cast-opportunities. Cost: $25.

Young Original is an acoustic band with a passion for breathing new life into classic American music. Since forming in 2022, they have delighted audiences across the country with their riveting live shows and dynamic performance videos that have racked up millions of views online. their original songs, Doubt Your Love and Perfect World, were featured in NPR's Tiny Desk Top Shelf, and their powerhouse live show has taken them on a nationwide Christmas tour with Legendary pianist Jim Brickman. the band features a striking combination of instrumental mastery and equally stunning vocal harmonies. the unique fusion of absolute must-see for all music lovers. Benjamin Morren is a powerhouse pianist and singer-songwriter from Northwest Arkansas.

Building Health, Inc. is pleased to invite you to a lunch and learn event on October 8th from 11:30 - 1:00 pm in the Freeman Auditorium at the John U. Parolo Education Center (3015 N. Michigan Street, Pittsburg, Kansas. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am, and the program will start about 11:45, with Michael Hilleary, from Kansas Legal Services, sharing information about tenant's rights and responsibilities under the Kansas Landlord Tenant Act. This event is intended for anyone who rents their home as well as anyone who helps others access or maintain housing.

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

Vendors, crafts, and food in a cozy park setting in the North Heights neighborhood.
It’s different each month. There are also activities for kids and pets.

Maddi and Sofia are best friends who do everything together—playing in the park, racing at school, and sharing secrets. But when Sofia discovers that Maddi has no food in her fridge, she faces a big dilemma: she made a promise to keep Maddi’s secret, but Sofia can’t stop worrying. As she sneaks food into her backpack, Sofia learns that while fish and eggs are great for people, they’re not so great for backpacks. Based on Lois Brandt’s beloved book, "Maddi’s Fridge" is brought to life by Childsplay, a nationally recognized theatre company known for creating strikingly original productions for young audiences and families. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Ignite Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 1:30pm. 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: Kids $5, Adults $20.

Pittsburg, get ready! KC Johns is bringing her full band and unstoppable energy to 5th Street Bar & Grill for a night of powerhouse vocals, bold storytelling, and genre-blending country-rock.

With over 600,000 streams on her breakout single “Rodeo Queen” and a spot in the Texas Country Music Association’s Top 10, KC is winning over fans across the country. Her latest release, “Break From The Heart” (2025), keeps the momentum going with raw emotion and irresistible hooks.

From her roots in Memphis to international tours and opening for stars like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Morgan Wade, KC brings experience, passion, and grit to every performance. She’s also the creator of Thunder, her award-winning mesquite-smoked bourbon.

🎤 Don’t miss this unforgettable night at one of Pittsburg’s favorite spots for live music.
🔗 More info: kcjohns.rocks