Fun things are happening in Joplin this fall!
This skills day program is designed to help the first-time kayaker understand the basics of one of the most popular watersports in Missouri today. Participants will practice with the basic equipment, strokes, and knowledge needed to float Missouri’s rivers, lakes, and streams safely. Space is limited so registration is required, and please leave a valid email for any follow-up information for this program. Dress for the weather and to get wet!
Players from all around the 4-state area compete against each other to win cash prizes for the top 3 cornhole players.
Midweek Movie nights at Royale Cinema Lounge is a weekly film club curated by Jake Bennett. It’s open to the public and showings can be found listed in their weekly calendar update and on Facebook.
An evening full of family-friendly entertainment featuring free tethered hot-air balloon rides, yard games, food trucks, basket raffles, DJ entertainment, and community information tables.
Historic Mo-Kan Dragway welcomes the Funny Car Chaos Championship tour for the 60th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic. 30+ 200MPH Funny Cars, Jet Cars and more than 200 of the best local racers competing at this historic event.
Three days of family-friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot-air balloons, a kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, 70+ food trucks, an artisan vendors market, live music, and so much more.
Located at the newly renovated Old Joplin 66 Speedway, one block south of Black Cat Road on Route 66.
Balloon activities will start just before sunrise, again about an hour before sunset, and last 2-3 hours.
Tethered balloon rides are first-come, first-served in the morning and evening on the event days.
Helicopter rides may be purchased onsite on the day of the event.
ALL KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE! Otherwise, participants will need one general admission ticket per person and one parking pass per vehicle.
$30 - 3-day weekend Pass
All 3 days general admission
$15 - Friday day pass
Day pass for Friday
$15 - Saturday day pass
Day Pass for Saturday
$15 - Sunday Day Pass
Day Pass for Sunday
$10 - Parking Pass
Each vehicle will need a single parking pass.
For vendor information, visit the Facebook page.
Well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome. Please make sure to pick up and dispose of any pet waste.
Performers
Watch the Facebook page for more info.
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Welcome to Studio 55, an art class tailored for adults aged 55 and up.
Join Spiva every Friday afternoon for a dynamic blend of structured sessions and open studios, fostering artistic exploration and community. Each week promises a fresh perspective and diverse artistic experiences, with Jordan Murdock-Thompson teaching a different structured class every other week, and Jesse McCormick leading an open studio on alternating weeks.
What program will be presented? It's a mystery!
This is a chance for park rangers to deliver their favorite programs on George Washington Carver for you! Inquire for more details.
This story time is geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families, including reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
This story time is geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families, including reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Ages 6-12.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
Featuring local artists and acoustic musicians scattered through various locations in downtown Joplin.
This event is accessible, walkable, and offers ample parking.
For a monthly listing of artists, musicians, and locations, visit their Facebook page or check event maps at various downtown locations.
This skills day program is designed to help the first-time kayaker understand the basics of one of the most popular watersports in Missouri today. Participants will practice with the basic equipment, strokes, and knowledge needed to float Missouri’s rivers, lakes, and streams safely. Space is limited so registration is required, and please leave a valid email for any follow-up information for this program. Dress for the weather and to get wet!
Players from all around the 4-state area compete against each other to win cash prizes for the top 3 cornhole players.
Midweek Movie nights at Royale Cinema Lounge is a weekly film club curated by Jake Bennett. It’s open to the public and showings can be found listed in their weekly calendar update and on Facebook.
An evening full of family-friendly entertainment featuring free tethered hot-air balloon rides, yard games, food trucks, basket raffles, DJ entertainment, and community information tables.
Historic Mo-Kan Dragway welcomes the Funny Car Chaos Championship tour for the 60th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic. 30+ 200MPH Funny Cars, Jet Cars and more than 200 of the best local racers competing at this historic event.
Three days of family-friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot-air balloons, a kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, 70+ food trucks, an artisan vendors market, live music, and so much more.
Located at the newly renovated Old Joplin 66 Speedway, one block south of Black Cat Road on Route 66.
Balloon activities will start just before sunrise, again about an hour before sunset, and last 2-3 hours.
Tethered balloon rides are first-come, first-served in the morning and evening on the event days.
Helicopter rides may be purchased onsite on the day of the event.
ALL KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE! Otherwise, participants will need one general admission ticket per person and one parking pass per vehicle.
$30 - 3-day weekend Pass
All 3 days general admission
$15 - Friday day pass
Day pass for Friday
$15 - Saturday day pass
Day Pass for Saturday
$15 - Sunday Day Pass
Day Pass for Sunday
$10 - Parking Pass
Each vehicle will need a single parking pass.
For vendor information, visit the Facebook page.
Well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome. Please make sure to pick up and dispose of any pet waste.
Performers
Watch the Facebook page for more info.
https://www.facebook.com/share...
Welcome to Studio 55, an art class tailored for adults aged 55 and up.
Join Spiva every Friday afternoon for a dynamic blend of structured sessions and open studios, fostering artistic exploration and community. Each week promises a fresh perspective and diverse artistic experiences, with Jordan Murdock-Thompson teaching a different structured class every other week, and Jesse McCormick leading an open studio on alternating weeks.
What program will be presented? It's a mystery!
This is a chance for park rangers to deliver their favorite programs on George Washington Carver for you! Inquire for more details.
This story time is geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families, including reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
This story time is geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families, including reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Ages 6-12.
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
Featuring local artists and acoustic musicians scattered through various locations in downtown Joplin.
This event is accessible, walkable, and offers ample parking.
For a monthly listing of artists, musicians, and locations, visit their Facebook page or check event maps at various downtown locations.
