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.
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 Saturday, 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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!