A look at local community events this weekend
JOPLIN
– Junkin’ Market Days
When: November 21–22, 2025
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What: A fun, two-day shopping event packed with unique finds including holiday décor & gifts, boutique clothing, jewelry, shabby chic and rustic home décor, vintage items, antiques, pet goodies, candles, gourmet food, and much more!
Perfect for holiday shopping and one-of-a-kind treasures.
– Nature Explorers: Bird’s Eye View
Date & Time: Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Ages: 7–14
Cost: Free
A fun, hands-on birdwatching program for kids! Participants will learn how to use binoculars, identify common birds, play bird ID bingo, and go on a guided birding walk.
Registration: Visit the Wildcat Glades Facebook page or email sara@wildcatglades.org
– Ballet Arkansas: The Magic of The Nutcracker
Date & Time: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Evening performance: 7:00–9:00 PM
- Matinee performance: 2:00 PM
A new, intimate reimagining of Arkansas’s beloved holiday tradition. This family-friendly production follows Clara and Herr Drosselmeyer on a magical Christmas Eve journey filled with beautiful dancing, swirling snowflakes, and the Kingdom of Sweets—perfect for creating new holiday memories.
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– Nature Explorers: Bird’s Eye View
When: Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00–7:00 PM
Where: Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Ages: 7–14
Cost: FREE
Kids will learn how to use binoculars, identify common birds, play bird ID bingo, and join a guided birdwatching walk in this fun, hands-on program.
Register: Visit Wildcat Glades on Facebook or email sara@wildcatglades.org
WEBB CITY
– The Webb City High School Theatre Department is performing Irving Berlin’s White Christmas:
- Saturday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m.
A fun holiday show to get you in the Christmas spirit!
– Farmer’s Market, 9am to noon, 106 E Tracy Street
– Webb City VFW Post 7630 and American Legion Post 322 will host their annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their hall (900 N. Main St.).
Everyone is welcome for a hot meal of turkey and all the trimmings, served by volunteers as a thank-you to the community.
CARTHAGE
– Precious Moments Holiday Lighting Ceremony Summary
Date & Time: Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Precious Moments Chapel & Gift Shoppe, 4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836
Admission: Completely Free** – no tickets or reservations needed
Highlights:
- 6:00 p.m.: Timmy the Angel flips the switch to light up the grounds with thousands of twinkling lights, followed by a candlelight procession to the Chapel
- Festive family activities: letters to Santa, free photos with Timmy, Christmas coloring sheets, cozy refreshments, holiday shopping specials
- Every child receives a free gift (while supplies last)
- 6:30–7:30 p.m.: First “Music of Christmas” concert of the season inside the beautifully decorated Chapel featuring vocalist Tonya Law (seating is first-come, first-served)
A joyful, free kickoff to the Christmas season for all ages!