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First Thursday ArtWalk

Community Events,
Kids & Families

First Thursday ArtWalk

Free, family friendly, date night, of walking the art to inside venues that have local artists showing and selling their works. Also, talented acoustic musicians playing at some of the venues. Facebook.com/firstthursdayartwalkjoplinmo

Downtown Joplin, Mo.

05:30 PM - 08:30 PM, every 8 months on Thursday through Oct 01, 2026.

Event Supported By

Joplin Arts District, Inc.

4174385931

JoplinArtsDistrict@gmail.com

www.joplinartsdistrict.com

Artist Group Info

Linda Teeter

lteeter00@gmail.com

Facebook.com/urbanartjoplin

Downtown Joplin, Mo.

4174385931

firstthursdayartwalkjoplin@gmail.com

Facebook.com/firstthursdayartwalkjoplinmo