

# Events & Things To Do In Joplin on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Joplin on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Joplin on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism
  - **Description**: Join us for the annual Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism! Zero to Zoom - themed costumes encouraged. Members of the same team may participate in different events. All proceeds benefit program development and scholarship assistance at Bill &amp; Virginia Leff
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/freeman-5k-and-walk-for-autism/200029706576259
  - **Venue**: Bill &amp; Virginia Leffen Center for Autism
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  - **Categories**: kids, marathons, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Spring Fling Drag Fundraiser Show
  - **Description**: Join us for our Annual Spring Fling Drag Fundraiser Show! Stop in and see us at the new Main Event at 611 S. Main! 

Doors open at 6p - Show starts at 7p! 18+$13 Cash or Card at the door! Stop by early for bidding in the Silent Auction, drink specials, ea
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/spring-fling-drag-fundraiser-show/200029728479049
  - **Venue**: The Main Event
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, spring-break, charities
- **Event Name**: World Music & Cuisine Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of WORLD MUSIC &amp; CUISINE that will propel your listening senses and palate to exotic locales around the globe.

MSSU international students, faculty, staff, and community members will be preparing their native dishes, in additio
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/world-music-and-cuisine-festival/200029706231622
  - **Venue**: 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Tape Con 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ENTRY! This is the must-see VHS and collectible show in the Midwest featuring dozens of curated vendors with a diverse selection of products including, but not limited to, VHS, Retro Games, Vintage Clothing, Custom Lightsabers, Pokemon Cards, 80s toy
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/tape-con-2026/200029764247417
  - **Venue**: Royale Cinema Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83Yzc4OWFjOWIxMjRmMzQ0ODc2ZTM2MDg1Y2YyODZjYjZiZjBjYWM0NzdjMWRkYzA3Y2Y2NWEzYTlkYWM5MzczLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MzYtZGMxNjEzMTUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ2OTczNzE.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, pokemon
- **Event Name**: Tantric with Rage Is My Rival and If I Were King at Blackthorn Pizza and Pub
  - **Description**: Show starts at 9pm, 21 and up only, $15 advance tickets/$20 at the door day of show.

Ticker Link:

https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Tantric-w--Rage-Is-My-Rival-and-If-I-Were-King-at-Blackthorn-Pizza-and-Pub-tickets
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/tantric-with-rage-is-my-rival-and-if-i-were-king-at-blackthorn-pizza-and-pub/200029755247303
  - **Venue**: 510 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801
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- **Event Name**: Lights Camera Auction: A JACS Premiere Event
  - **Description**: The Joplin Area Catholic Schools Annual Auction will be held April 18th at McAuley Catholic High School.  Come enjoy dinner, silent auction, live auction and so much more all to support the mission of the Joplin Area Catholic Schools.
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/lights-camera-auction-a-jacs-premiere-event/200029728479955
  - **Venue**: Mcauley Catholic High School
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- **Event Name**: Moth Market-Patient Zero
  - **Description**: Don't get bitten! The horde is shuffling to the Joplin Expo for Moth Market, a zombie themed marketplace, filled with spooky vendors, oddities, and all the strange creations you could ever imagine.
We will get more information out, but we are accepting ve
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/moth-market-patient-zero/200029396972641
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, calendar
- **Event Name**: Benefit for Jay & Sharon Hays
  - **Description**: My uncle, Jay Hays, was diagnosed with ALS just over a year ago. He was in the hospital over 20 days and is now at Landmark. As his condition worsens, the financial burden on him and his wife, Sharon, continues to grow.
Jay &amp; Sharon have always been t
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/benefit-for-jay-and-sharon-hays/200029854724831
  - **Venue**: The Sanctuary of Joplin
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Free! Bicycle Care Class: Drive Train
  - **Description**: Welcome to Bike Walk Joplin's FREE bike maintenance class. Our board member Jake Souder will be teaching this 3-part class. 

Please join us for any of these three (or, all three!) classes:
Feb 21st 9:30-10:30am: Tires/Tubes
Mar 21st 10-11am: Brakes
Apr 1
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/free-bicycle-care-class-drive-train/200029706576359
  - **Venue**: Bearded Lady Roasters
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsExtreme Midget Wrestling has 184 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/extreme-dwarfanator-wrestling/210007332039240
  - **Venue**: Roxy Event Center - Joplin
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kNDQ2OGZjZTdhYmYxMWY2NzdjNTI4NzA1MTMyMDMyY2JiNWJkMjY2MmM2ZDk2ODYyZDYxYWNmOWFlZDI0ZDZlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzAxMDAwMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NjcxMzY.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports

## Trending Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: May Third Thursday - Outdoors in the Ozarks
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: April Third Thursday - Route 66 Fest
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: June Third Thursday - You Belong in Joplin
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: July Third Thursday - Downtown Waterfest
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: October Third Thursday - Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: September Third Thursday - Green and Gold
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

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  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Mother Road Mayhem 2026 - Lifted & Lowered Trucks, Cars, Jeeps, sxs, & more
  - **Description**: Join Us for the 6th Annual Mother Road Mayhem

May 15th–16th, 2026 | Joplin, Missouri

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend at Mother Road Mayhem 2026, the ultimate lifted &amp; lowered truck, car, Jeep, SXS &amp; automotive showcase, returning to
  - **Venue**: 3980 W Birdsong, Joplin Mo 64801
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- **Event Name**: Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO
  - **Description**: 🥳Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival Joplin, Mo returns  Aug. 28-30th 2026🎈💜

Three days of family friendly entertainment at the Route 66 Fairgrounds &amp; event Center featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: JOMO Pridefest 2026 - "Pride on 66"
  - **Description**: Our BIGGEST PRIDE YET! Take a Trip on Route 66 Celebrating 100 Years of Pride on the Mother Road for Southwest Missouri's Largest FREE 3-Day Pride Festival! Big announcements in store stay tuned! Until then mark your calendars for September 4-6th 2026 for
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Bill &amp; Virginia Leffen Center for Autism), Spring Fling Drag Fundraiser Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Main Event), World Music & Cuisine Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801), Tape Con 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Royale Cinema Lounge), Tantric with Rage Is My Rival and If I Were King at Blackthorn Pizza and Pub (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at 510 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Joplin in April 2026?
  - **A:** Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Bill &amp; Virginia Leffen Center for Autism), Spring Fling Drag Fundraiser Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Main Event), World Music & Cuisine Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801), Tape Con 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Royale Cinema Lounge), Tantric with Rage Is My Rival and If I Were King at Blackthorn Pizza and Pub (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at 510 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Joplin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Joplin include Bill &amp; Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, The Main Event, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Joplin include Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, JOMO Pride Inc, Missouri Southern State University.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Joplin.

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