Community Calendar

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

The First United Methodist Church invites the community to an outdoor worship service in honor of Earth Day. The family friendly service will be held Sunday, April 19 at 10 AM at The Yard (formerly The Greenway) on North Broadway between 2nd and 3rd Streets. It will include a creation care message by Pastor Daniel Reffner and special music for the occasion. Bring lawn chairs and coffee will be provided. In case of rain, the service will be moved to the church at 415 N. Pine. All are invited!

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

Art in the Park is on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10 am to 1pm)
George Washington Carver had a passion for art. This event features plein air artists, kid-friendly activities, and instructional workshops with pastels, natural dyes, pencil, and more. Children can earn a special Art in the Park Junior Ranger badge. Featured artist/guest speaker, Shay Holloway, “Art Girl Shay” will give a presentation at 11:00 am. The event is free of charge.

"I Am, He Said" is more than a Neil Diamond tribute—it’s a high-energy celebration of the music that defined a generation. Led by Matt Vee and The Killer Vees—family members of 1960s pop icon Bobby Vee—this electrifying show honors Diamond’s legendary catalog with passion, authenticity, and impeccable musicianship. Featuring unforgettable hits like “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans,” the performance blends heartfelt vocals, rich harmonies, and seasoned artistry. Beloved by fans across the country, "I Am, He Said" invites audiences to sing along, reminisce, and experience the timeless magic of Neil Diamond’s music. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Curtains Up Series 2025–2026. Gates open at 7:30pm. 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: $40–$55.

Clifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of former President Harry S Truman and first lady Bess Truman, will be in Lamar, Missouri, on Thursday, April 30, to give a presentation about his memories of Harry and Bess.

Meet and Greet with Mr. Daniel, 6 p.m.
The event will begin with a meet and greet with Mr. Daniel in the meeting room of the auditorium. Online registration is required for this portion of the event. There is a $10 registration fee. The fee covers admission, one drink and light hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available throughout the meet and greet.

Presentation, 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Daniel's presentation will go from 7:15 p.m. till about 8 p.m. Admission to the presentation is free, and there is no registration.

Fireworks Display, after the presentation
Immediately after the presentation, there will be a fireworks display outside the auditorium. Admission is free, and there is no registration.

Whole Weekend event open to the Public for motorcycle enthusiast and live music venue.

The Ozark Gateway Master Gardener annual plant sale will have healthy plants of all kinds, including vegetable, annual, perennial, native plants. There will also be several quick sessions about various gardening topics. We are a non-profit and all proceeds are put back into our community.

Join us to celebrate the 142nd birthday of our nation’s 33rd president and the only president born in Missouri: Harry S Truman. Activities will include craft and food vendors, wagon rides, reenactments, live music, and kids games and crafts. We will also have a birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.

This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Truman Day is sponsored by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.

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