Events in Joplin — December 2026 (28 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Joplin, Missouri brings 28 live events across the city, led by community (12), art (9), holiday (6). 5 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Joplin in December 2026?

There are 28 events in Joplin, Missouri in December 2026, including Club 609 Benefit Day at George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Book Lovers Bookmarks at George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Holiday Makers Market at George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin Empire Market at Connect2Culture. Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Joplin in December 2026?

Yes — 5 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Joplin. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Joplin for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Joplin, Missouri with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Joplin — December 2026

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Events in Joplin — December 2026

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Club 609 Benefit Day

Book Lovers Bookmarks

Holiday Makers Market

Joplin Empire Market

Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas”

Holiday Makers Market

Empire Market — Saturday

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Studio 55: Guided Class (Ages 55+)

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Studio 55: Open Studio

Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)

Ceramic Christmas Gnomes

Joplin Empire Market

Fused Glass Ornaments

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Beginner Stained Glass: Holiday Ornament

Open Mic Night

Studio 55: Guided Class

The Midtown Men – “Holiday Hits”

Joplin Empire Market

Kids Night in the Studio – Holiday Edition: Parents Night Out

Joplin Empire Market

Latin Dance Night- DJ Oso at Vino Noir

Art & Wellness Day | New Year's Felt Crafts

Club 609 Benefit Day

Club 609 Benefit Day

Book Lovers Bookmarks

Book Lovers Bookmarks

Holiday Makers Market

Holiday Makers Market

Joplin Empire Market

Joplin Empire Market

Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas”

Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas”

Holiday Makers Market

Holiday Makers Market

Empire Market — Saturday

Empire Market — Saturday

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Studio 55: Guided Class (Ages 55+)

Studio 55: Guided Class (Ages 55+)

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Studio 55: Open Studio

Studio 55: Open Studio

Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)

Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)

Ceramic Christmas Gnomes

Ceramic Christmas Gnomes

Joplin Empire Market

Joplin Empire Market

Fused Glass Ornaments

Fused Glass Ornaments

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

“I'll Be Home for Christmas”

Beginner Stained Glass: Holiday Ornament

Beginner Stained Glass: Holiday Ornament

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Studio 55: Guided Class

Studio 55: Guided Class

The Midtown Men – “Holiday Hits”

The Midtown Men – “Holiday Hits”