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Deja Carroll will be hosting a beginner-friendly crochet class for teens and adults in the board room of Barton Library. This class offers fun and creative inspiration whether you're a pro or just starting out!
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The El Dorado–Union County Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Town Hall focused on Arkansas Ballot Issue 3 on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium. This free public event is designed to provide community members with an opportunity to learn more about Arkansas Issue […] |
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Join Arkansas TV, the Arkansas Center for the Book, and community partners for a hands-on Revolutionary Transcribe-a-Thon at the Mahony Family Library on the campus of South Arkansas College. Participants will begin with a short preview from “The American Revolution,” the new documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premiering in 2026 to […]
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Celebrate America 250 Through the Arts in Downtown El Dorado Home | America 250 Celebrations in El Dorado Join the Arts in Education Program as they unveil their America 250 project created during the 2025-2026 school year at 11:00 a.m. at the Union County Courthouse. This special presentation will showcase student creativity, history, and community […]
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The South Arkansas Arts Center will be at Barton Library to celebrate our Summer Reading Program! |
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The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) presents “Close Encounters – From Details to Dreamscapes,” an exhibition of works by Little Rock artist Shelley Gentry in the Merkle Gallery from June 30 through July 30. An opening reception honoring the artist will be held on Tuesday, June 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The reception and […] |
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Come make and decorate paper sled kites with us and then we will go fly a kite!
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Bright Star Touring Theatre is bringing their "Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show" to Barton Library! Their colorful dino puppets will "stomp, roar, and completely steal the show." Dino Academy blends science and storytelling to bring kids into the prehistoric period, teaching them new facts and surprising them along the way.
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Did you every wonder what children played with at different times in history? Come join us to learn about and play with some of the toys and games that kids enjoyed in the 1920s. |
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Join us for a guided hike through the oil field park. As we walk, we'll look at vintage gas pumps and see oil derricks and pump jacks from wooden to modern. The trail is approximately 1/4 mile and is paved except for 2 wooden bridges.
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How are your Lego skills? Could you build an oil derrick? How tall could you make it? Come show what you could do!
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How are rocks and oil related? Join us at the museum to learn more about how rocks are related to the process of how oil was formed in south Arkansas. We will have rock samples for viewing and touching. |
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Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are […] 
Main Street El Dorado will host a Farmers Market in Downtown El Dorado every Saturday from April 11 -July 18. Vendor, Farmers, Music, and Education! 8am-12am For more information or to register as a vendor: Farmer's Market Application | MainStreet El Dorado
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Join us for a guided hike through the oil field park. As we walk, we'll look at vintage gas pumps and see oil derricks and pump jacks from wooden to modern. The trail is approximately 1/4 mile and is paved except for 2 wooden bridges. |
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Join us for a guided hike through the oil field park. As we walk, we'll look at vintage gas pumps and see oil derricks and pump jacks from wooden to modern. The trail is approximately 1/4 mile and is paved except for 2 wooden bridges.
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People who lived in South Arkansas during the time of the Oil Boom of the 1920s had to do some of the same tasks and activities that we do today, but they didn't have the same technology. Join a guide as we travel through the museum's Boomtown exhibits. We'll think about some of the things […]
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Do bubbles come from petrochemicals? Join a park interpreter as we discover the answer to that and also make our own bubble wands (which might involve petrochemicals also). And of course if we have bubbles and bubble wands, we may have to blow some bubbles! |
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Deja Carroll will be hosting a beginner-friendly crochet class for teens and adults in the board room of Barton Library. On July 6th, we'll be making granny squares. This class offers fun and creative inspiration whether you’re a pro or just starting out! |
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Block-R Barnyard will be bringing their petting zoo to Barton Library. Join us for a story time and to get to know all the cute and fluffy farm animals. 
On the first Tuesday of each month the TOUCH Coalition has it's regular meetings. We have networking from 11:30 am-12 pm, and the meeting from 12-1 pm. As the Union County Health Coalition, our goal is to help improve the overall health and quality of life in our community by promoting health initiatives, awareness, education […] |
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The "Goat Woman" was one of the most iconic residents of Smackover, Arkansas for many years. Come and learn more of her fascinating story. |
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The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society is doing a program at Barton Library to celebrate the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program and America250. 
Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park! Gather your friends, form a team of up to six players, and compete for a chance to win a $50 gift card or gift certificate. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30 PM Location: DP’s Food […] 
"Legally Blonde" is a vibrant musical that follows Elle Woods, a determined sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, only to discover her true potential and passion for the law. tickets: South Arkansas Arts Center | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com |
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During the oil boom era, people relied much more on gardens to supply food for their families. Join an interpreter to find out more about plants were commonly raised in Arkansas gardens.
"Legally Blonde" is a vibrant musical that follows Elle Woods, a determined sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, only to discover her true potential and passion for the law. tickets: South Arkansas Arts Center | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com |
6 events,
Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are […]
Main Street El Dorado will host a Farmers Market in Downtown El Dorado every Saturday from April 11 -July 18. Vendor, Farmers, Music, and Education! 8am-12am For more information or to register as a vendor: Farmer's Market Application | MainStreet El Dorado
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The El Dorado Service League will be hosting an America250 themed story time. |
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The Union County Genealogical Society meets the second Sunday of each month.
South Arkansas Arts Center | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com |
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Deja Carroll will be hosting a beginner-friendly crochet class for teens and adults in the board room of Barton Library. On July 13th, we'll be making beanies. This class offers fun and creative inspiration whether you’re a pro or just starting out! |
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Create dinosaur-themed terrariums to celebrate the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. We'll have all the supplies including jars and mini-dinos for your imagination to run wild and create a masterpiece to take home. |
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Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed with our preschool visitors in mind. |
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Can you make an oil derrick using Legos? How high can you build it? Show off your Lego design skills and see who can build the tallest oil derrick.
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Join us at Barton Library to celebrate the end of our 2026 Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. Witness swirling vortexes and the coolest cryo demonstrations around in this truly "Awesome Science" show by the Museum of Discovery! We'll award the top three readers of every age bracket, and the Salvation Army will provide free […] |
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Join us as we play with toys and games that children would have enjoyed during the oil boom. Board games will abound. Card games and dominoes will be fun for the family. |
7 events,
Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are […]
Main Street El Dorado will host a Farmers Market in Downtown El Dorado every Saturday from April 11 -July 18. Vendor, Farmers, Music, and Education! 8am-12am For more information or to register as a vendor: Farmer's Market Application | MainStreet El Dorado Clean Harbors will hold its free household hazardous waste collection Saturday, April 18, 2026, for residents of El Dorado and Union County. The drive-up service is offered the third Saturday of every month, April through September, at the Clean Harbors facility, located at 309 American Circle between 8 a.m. and noon on collection days. All […] |
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South Arkansas Arts Center | Buy Tickets, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com |
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July 20-25 Penguin Project is a theatre production that pairs special needs Artists with peer Mentors. Artists in grades 3-12, and mentors in grades 5-12 are both welcome. Mentor participation is subject to director approval. After mentors have been selected, they will meet Monday-Friday, from 10:00-3:00, with small groups called from 3:00-4:00. Please bring a […] 
July 20-24 Students entering grades 4 through 12 will work with Mr. Mike to learn to use and maximize digital drawing techniques with the Procreate program. The camp will meet each day from 1-4pm. Cost is $120/145
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Deja Carroll will be hosting a beginner-friendly crochet class for teens and adults in the board room of Barton Library. On July 20th, we'll be making cat ear beanies. This class offers fun and creative inspiration whether you’re a pro or just starting out! |
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Acoustic Café brings together local musicians and music lovers for an evening of acoustic performances in a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Come listen, sing along, or simply enjoy the music. |
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Ready for some hands-on fun? Join us as we create and decorate our own paper kites and then go fly them outside! |
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Join us monthly for in-person meetings! This group provides support, education and resources to caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. ZOOM LINK AVAILABLE 
Teatime is a free support group that meets in our office, 1119 North Madison Ave, El Dorado AR. Visits include tips and resources for older adults, social contact and engagement for individuals who might live alone, and care and support for those going through a stressful time. We enjoy reminiscence activities and visiting with local […]
Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park! Gather your friends, form a team of up to six players, and compete for a chance to win a $50 gift card or gift certificate. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30 PM Location: DP’s Food […] |
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Join us as we make and decorate Jitterbots using small motors with batteries. What will your Jitterbot look like? What will it do? |
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Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are […] |
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Junior Camp dancers entering 1st through 4th grade, or who have been enrolled in Ballet 1, 2, or 3 at SAAC, will build their skills, learn choreography, and perform. Senior Camp dancers entering grades 5 and up, or enrolled in SAAC's Ballet 4 and 5, are also invited to participate in this summer's Ballet Camp experience. […] 
July 27-31 Students entering grades 4 through 12 will take a deep dive into pencil drawing with Mr. Mike! Each day from 1pm to 4pm, students will learn colored pencil technique, composition, and shading with a master of the form. All students will take home a sketchbook and pencils at the end of the week. […] |
4 events,Monthly meeting of area Democrats with civic and political speakers throughout the year. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm- Simmons Bank Building, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. The meeting is free and open to members and guests. Democratic Party of UNION County-El Dorado AR- Facebook Please contact us on Facebook at Democratic Party […] |
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Can you make an oil derrick using Legos? How high can you build it? Show off your Lego design skills and see who can build the tallest oil derrick. |
5 events,
Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night at DP’s Food Truck Park! Gather your friends, form a team of up to six players, and compete for a chance to win a $50 gift card or gift certificate. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:30 PM Location: DP’s Food […] |
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Do bubbles come from petrochemicals? Join a park interpreter as we discover the answer to that and also make our own bubble wands (which might involve petrochemicals also). And of course if we have bubbles and bubble wands, we may have to blow some bubbles! |
2 events,
Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are […]
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Marcus, along with his TCB Combo will be presenting a two set show! The first set will showcase Elvis’ movie classics followed by the second set which will the high energy “Burning Love Vegas Years” This is a show you simply don’t want to miss There’s no cover charge so make your plans to […] |
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