# Events & Things To Do in Joplin in December 2026

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in december 2026 in Joplin. Discover parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in 2026 in Joplin.
- **Category**: december
- **Display Name**: Events in December
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With all the christmassy vibes, the list of December 2026 events in Joplin only keeps increasing. Check out all the festivals, parties and events happening in Joplin in December to embrace all the party vibes. Find out all that you are looking for from the curated list of December 2026 events in Joplin and make the festive vibes count!

## december Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas”
  - **Description**: Lightwire Theater presents “A Very Electric Christmas”, a magical holiday adventure filled with glowing characters, captivating music, and stunning visual effects. Combining dance, puppetry, and electroluminescent technology, the family-friendly productio
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/lightwire-theater-a-very-electric-christmas/200030380321634
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, holiday, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: “A Christmas Carol”
  - **Description**: “A Christmas Carol” comes to life in this enchanting holiday production from CMI Entertainment and Entertainment Central Productions Orlando. Featuring stunning projections, beautiful Christmas carols, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry, thi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/a-christmas-carol/200030514293832
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: The Midtown Men – “Holiday Hits”
  - **Description**: The Midtown Men bring the magic of the holidays to life in “Holiday Hits”, a festive concert featuring stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys. Combining beloved Christmas classics with iconic rock-and-roll hits of the 1960s, the group perfor
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: 609 Benefit Day
  - **Description**: Want a delicious way to support local art? Join us at Club 609 Benefit Day where they are generously donating 10% of proceeds to Spiva Center for the Arts – this goes directly to support programming, exhibits, classes, and more that keeps art accessible i
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/609-benefit-day/200030491512232
  - **Venue**: 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, nonprofit, it
- **Event Name**: "Born to Save" - 2026 Christmas Concert
  - **Description**: Join Proclamation Youth & Community Choir as they present, "Born to Save". This Christmas concert will include a combined youth & adult choir, as well as an orchestra and other guest musicians to accompany the choir. The program will be structured
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: College Heights Christian Church
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 4th Annual TRAIN Cookie Exchange🍪
  - **Description**: Who's the best baker at TRAIN?? Let's get a workout in and then find out--your cookies will be judged by the gym's most exclusive cookie connoisseurs!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/4th-annual-train-cookie-exchange/200029382640616
  - **Venue**: 121 E 10th  Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801
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- **Event Name**: Annual Christmas Ornament class
  - **Description**: Come learn to crochet & make a snowglobe for your tree! 

Cost is $5/person; includes all supplies needed to complete the project.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/annual-christmas-ornament-class/200030471126819
  - **Venue**: Joplin, Missouri
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  - **Categories**: workshops, christmas
- **Event Name**: Joplin Swiss Match Play Trios Battle
  - **Description**: 6 games, points determine each round  

$5 brackets
$10 team brackets 
$20 Eliminators
$10/GM Blind draw doubles 
$10/GM Big dog scratch 
Sanctioned Tournament

**All payouts paid the same day**

What is a Swiss Match play?

Trio teams where each bowler b
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/joplin-swiss-match-play-trios-battle/200030484320039
  - **Venue**: Carl Richards Fourth St Bowl
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  - **Categories**: Sports

## Trending Events in Joplin

- **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! Mark your calendars for "Pride on 66!" September 4-6th in Downtown, Joplin!

Fri 4th
Route 66 Prid
  - **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.

T
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - Sunday
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - Saturday
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Upper Iowa Peacocks at Missouri Southern Lions Football at Fred G. Hughes Stadium
  - **Venue**: Fred G. Hughes Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo -2nd Annual-
  - **Description**: We’re Baaaaack for round 2!!!! 
We had so much fun last year with everyone, we’re Having our 2nd Annual Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo!
Hosted by: Alex May, Tasha May, Flat Line Ink crew, & Trippy Butter.

Mark your Calendars for Sept 11th-13th 2026 held
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Car Show
  - **Description**: 👑 Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo & Car Show 👑
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Joplin! The Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo is back for 2026, and we are throwing down an massive, all-inclusive Car Show to close out the weekend with a bang!
Whether you
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - 3 Day Pass at Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
  - **Description**: 🎈 Join us for the Rt. 66 Balloon Festival! 🎈 Experience the magic of hot air balloons as they fill the sky with color and wonder. Enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, and fun activities for the whole family. This unforgettable weekend promises breath
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Joplin
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- **Event Name**: “The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, & More” Starring Michael Cavanaugh
  - **Description**: Michael Cavanaugh rose to fame through his starring role in the Broadway hit Movin’ Out after being personally selected by Billy Joel. In “The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John”, Cavanaugh delivers a high-energy concert experience featuring the legenda
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top december events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas” (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm at Connect2Culture), “A Christmas Carol” (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Connect2Culture), The Midtown Men – “Holiday Hits” (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Connect2Culture), 609 Benefit Day (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 11:00 am at 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801), "Born to Save" - 2026 Christmas Concert (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at College Heights Christian Church).
- **Q**: How can I find december events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming december 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 december 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 december events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting december events in Joplin include Connect2Culture, 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801, College Heights Christian Church.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for december events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting december events in Joplin include Connect2Culture, Spiva Center for the Arts, Proclamation Youth Choir.
- **Q**: Are there any online december events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many december 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 december events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Follow the december category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new december events are listed in Joplin.

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