(Last updated 2022)
What’s Happening in El Dorado
My personal El Dorado Community Calendar
Note: I only update this with things that interest me, and only every so often. Be sure to check with actual folks who are putting these events on, as to the actual details as they change often. Check out the Chamber event calendar for a more complete calendar and the El Dorado Insider.
Stars Movie Theater – 2620 West Hillsboro
Stars Movie Showtimes
Movie Information Line: 870-862-1919
Free Summer Kids Movies
Healthworks – Keep in shape and healthy!
https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
Workout or swim – pool hours: 8:30am -4:30pm
First guest visit is Free, every one after that is $7 with member
The El Dorado Golf and Country Club
https://www.eldocountryclub.com
El Dorado Golf and Country Club Facebook Page
This is the place to be if you live local! The focus has turned to socializing with other members and guests. Be sure to check out Party on the Patio with live music and drink specials held most Friday Nights, monthly Ladies BUNCO/Men’s game night, Dive In Swim Movies, It’s Okay Ladies Golf League where having fun takes precedence over the rules of the game, Men’s golf league, Buddy/Couple golf nights, glow ball golf nights, monthly Bingo with great prizes, Chef Special dinners, holiday celebrations like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Brunches, 4th of July Pool Party with fireworks and Brunch with Santa and so much more!!! Come join the fun! Swim hours: 10am – 8pm; golf; tennis, reserve a court at (870) 866-2255; Lunch or Supper
Membership required.
Mystic Creek Golf Course
https://mysticcreekgolf.com
This luxurious 18 hole golf course is listed as the #1 golf course in all of Arkansas. It hosts the Symetra Tour for aspiring LPGA ladies each year. If golf is your bag, then you don’t want to miss a chance to land on the green here. Semi private.
Lions Club Public Golf Course
Lions Club Publice Golf Course Facebook Page
This course is located right next to the Union County Fairgrounds. It is a great place to enjoy a round of golf and work on your swing.
John Newton Home and Union County museum
South Arkansas Preservation Society
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
3853 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Free and one of the best museum in South Arkansas! Lots of events for children.
First Financial Music Hall
www.eldomad.com
Entertainment venue hosting: concerts, symphony, magic shows, comedy, galas and more!!! Check out the website to see what’s happening!
MAD Amphitheater
www.eldomad.com
Attend area concerts and other entertainment at this local outdoor amphitheater. Great fun!
MAD Farmers Market
MAD Farmers Market Facebook Page
Held at the MAD Amphitheater every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to noon held spring through fall. Fresh fruits and veggies, crafts, coffee and baked goods. And a variety of entertainment each week from exercise classes to music to cooking demonstrations and more!
MAD Splashpad and Playground
MAD Playscape & Splash Pad Facebook Page
If you have children, this will keep them busy all day long!!! It’s South Arkansas’s biggest outdoor playground. And in the heat of summer be sure they wear their swimsuits to enjoy the mega splashpad. Free to enjoy. But be sure to bring a few extra dollars to indulge in a snow cone or snacks at the snack shack.
Fayrays
Fayrays Facebook Page
Fine dining on the square. The place to impress a date or have a business meeting. Also, a great place to take a moment to unwind with a drink or enjoy a dessert. A personal favorite. Be sure to try the dip duo from the appetizer menu.
Hill’s Pool Hall
Hills Pool Hall Facebook Page
Great place to pick up a game of pool with other adults in the evening. On occasion live music.
Marilyn’s on the Square
Marilyn’s Facebook Page
An upscale bar to unwind at the end of the day. Live music usually alternates Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9pm between Marilyn’s and The Downstairs Pub.
The Downstairs Pub
Black Cat Cafe and Downstairs Pub Facebook Page
Walk down the stairs under the sidewalk on the side of the Black Cat Cafe to enjoy a beer or cocktail with friends in this intimate and cozy bar. Live music usually alternates Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9pm between Marilyn’s and The Downstairs Pub.
PJ’s Coffee
PJs Coffee Facebook Page
106 W Main St, Ste 103
The place to grab a coffee in town and relax. Free live music on Friday and Saturday nights usually from 7-9. Also serves beer and wine and snacks.
El Dorado Creamery
El Dorado Creamery
106 W Main St
Grab and ice cream with all the sprinkles and fixings. Located next door to PJs Coffee. Also, if you want to buy $5 gift certificate coins for PJs or El Dorado Creamery, you buy them here.
The Pottery House
The Pottery House Facebook Page
112 W Main; 10:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Saturday
Make some pottery inside the Main Street Antique Store
South Arkansas Arboretum
S AR Arboretum Website
1506 Mt Holly Road. 8:00am-4:00pm Daily
Just a pretty place to take a walk.
Free.
Main Street Pizza
Main Street Pizza Facebook Page
101 N Jackson Ave. 10:30am-9pm Sunday – Thursday, 10:30am – 10:00pm Friday & Saturday
Need I say more???? – Get the cheese sticks pizza!!! Free live music most Friday nights around 7-9
Spudnut Shoppe
Spudnut Shoppe Facebook Page
810 W Faulkner. 5am – noon, Monday – Saturday.
Donuts made of potato flakes – an El Dorado Tradition.
Minute Man
318 W Main. 11am-6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
An El Dorado Tradition – Cash only here!!! – They have good cheese dip!!! And I like the #2. Cheap and you just have to go at least once in your life.
JJ’s BBQ
JJs BBQ Website
1000 East Main Street. 11am-8pm, Tuesday – Thursday. 11am-9pm Friday
If you like BBQ, then check them out!
Flying Burger
704 S Timberlane Dr. 11am – 9pm Monday – Saturday.
Everyone and I mean everyone has said it’s a good place to eat.
Elm Street Bakery & Coffee Bar
Elm Street Bakery Facebook Page
320 East Main. 11am-2pm, Sunday, 8am-3pm, Monday, 8am-9pm Tuesday – Saturday.
I like this place. It’s a nice place for lunch or dinner. Or if you just want dessert, this is the place to go.
Johny B’s Grill
211 S West Ave. 5am-9pm, Sunday – Thursday. 5am-10pm, Friday & Saturday.
This is THE place for breakfast in town. They make a good breakfast. Plus they have a deck you can sit on out back if the weather is good.
South Arkansas Arts Center
110 East 5th Street – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAAC is a complete visual and performing arts center that includes three gallery spaces, a ballet studio, a 207 seat theatre, a scene and costume shop, classrooms, a photography studio, and offices all of which provide AIE residencies, monthly gallery exhibits, community theatre productions, classes in visual arts, ballet, photography, drama, and music for people of all ages and people with special needs.
El Dorado Links
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
http://www.goeldorado.com
The Official Events page for El Dorado, Arkansas
Main Street El Dorado
Main Street El Dorado Website
El Dorado Festivals
El Dorado Film Festival
http://www.eldofilmfest.com
Musicfest
Musicfest Website
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