Emancipation Park Days
Each August, people come to Joplin’s Emancipation Park Days to reunite with old friends, celebrate their heritage, and to share in some summertime fun.
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Coleman Theatre
The Coleman Theatre was built by local mining magnate George Coleman in the early 20th century to attract world-class vaudeville acts to Miami.
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Ladies’ Night at Firehouse Pottery
I’m a bit conflicted as to whether or not I should refer to this monthly event as Ladies’ Night, because a big part of me really...
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Cunningham Park
The oldest city park in Joplin, Cunningham Park was destroyed in the 2011 tornado, then given a new life by volunteers from all over the country.
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Third Thursday
On the third Thursday of each month from March through October, performance stages, vendor tents and food carts are set up on Joplin’s Main Street, and downtown buildings open their doors to feature art displays.
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Route 66 Commerce
Commerce, Oklahoma, is a small town filled with surprises, and Route 66 takes you right through the heart of most of them.
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Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum
There are so many decades of history packed into the 3 square miles of Baxter Springs and it requires a large facility to tell the tale of this town.
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George Washington Carver National Monument
Located just near Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument is a gem in Joplin’s backyard – a place where you can relax, learn and be inspired.
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