• SAAC: Juried Art Competition Exhibition

    South Arkansas Arts Center

    SAAC will be hosting its biennial Juried Art Competition, offering a chance for artists in the region, the state, and beyond, to enter their recent work in an exhibition selected by a leader in the current art world. The competition's juror, Teresa Booth Brown, has been a teaching artist since 1985 and comes most recently […]

  • SAAC: Art Camp

    South Arkansas Arts Center

    June 15-19 Students entering grades 1-9 will rotate, with students grouped according to age, through three activities each day. Each activity will be led by one of three different teachers in visual and graphic art. Age-selected classes will give students the opportunity to try new artistic processes that are tailored to their age and ability. […]

  • Summer Reading Kick-off Party @ Barton Library

    Barton Library 200 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

    Join us to celebrate the beginning of our 2026 Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story!” The Salvation Army will be providing free hot dogs and chips, and Hepco will provide water. A princess and superhero from Fancyful Parties will host a story time. We’ll have games, food, and plenty of fun!

  • Cover to Cover: Beginner Book Binding

    Mahony Family Library 300 Summit Ave, El Dorado, AR, United States

    Join instructor, Molly Clark, as she teaches this hands-on, two-part workshop perfect for anyone curious about the art of bookmaking. In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn the fundamentals of book binding—from understanding basic tools and materials to stitching, assembling, and finishing their own handmade journal

  • Acoustic Cafe @ First United Methodist Church

    First United Methodist Church 201 S Hill, El Dorado, AR

    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.

  • Tinkering for Tots @ AMNR

    Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover, AR, United States

    Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed with our preschool visitors in mind.

  • Read Aloud @ Barton Library

    Barton Library 200 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

    Mr. Holland from Yocum Elementary School will be doing a read aloud of "The Very Impatient Caterpillar" and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," complete with sound effects! This week's cool treat is sponsored by Sno Shack.

  • Jitterbots @ Museum of Natural Resources

    Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover, AR, United States

    Join us as we make and decorate Jitterbots using small motors with batteries.  What will your Jitterbot look like?  What will it do? *Organizations wishing to bring groups of children, please contact the museum in advance for scheduling to ensure that enough materials are available.