Stars & Stripes Walking Parade July 2 | 7:30 PM Downtown El Dorado Celebrate patriotism and community spirit at the Stars & Stripes Walking Parade in Downtown El Dorado! This festive parade will feature walking groups, dance teams, bands, decorated bicycles, wagons, strollers, push/pull floats, and more — all dressed in red, white, and blue […]
Murphy USA Drone Show July 2 | 9:00 PM Don’t miss the Murphy USA Drone Show lighting up the skies over Downtown El Dorado as part of the America 250 celebration! This exciting patriotic aerial display will feature dazzling lights, music, and unforgettable moments for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs, gather with […]
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We'll have a public reading of this foundational document.
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of the game, inside in the […]
Join us for our 2nd Annual Great American Ice Cream Social, featuring home made ice cream, and other favorites with all the toppings! Fun and games for all ages.
America 250 Fireworks Show Friday, July 4, 2026 | 9:00 PM Union County Fairgrounds, El Dorado, AR Celebrate Independence Day with a free community fireworks show as part of America 250 festivities in Union County. The evening will feature patriotic fun, music by a live DJ, and food vendors inside the Vendor Barn before the […]
The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society is doing a program at Barton Library to celebrate the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program and America250.
The El Dorado Service League will be hosting an America250 themed story time.
Join us for Night Of The Living Newtons for haunted hayrides, candlelit tours of the Newton House, and much more!
Enjoy a walk through Christmas light display in the Oil Field Park section of Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, and then come inside for a cup of hot cocoa.