Things to Do with Kids in Artesia

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

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24 events

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Library -- Children's Story Time

Today · 10 AM

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FREEAges 3–5Arts & Crafts

Library -- Children's Story Time November 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Children's Story Time 2026-11-03T10:00:00 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 More Details

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Library -- Teen Tuesday

Today · 3:30 PM

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FREEAges 13–17

Library -- Teen Tuesday November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Teen Tuesday 2026-11-03T15:30:00 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 More Details

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Library -- Dungeons and Dragons

Today · 2 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Dungeons and Dragons November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Dungeons and Dragons 2026-11-03T14:00:00 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 West Quay Ave Artesia NM 88210 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. More Details

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Library -- Mother Goose

Tomorrow · 10 AM

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FREEAges 0–18

Library -- Mother Goose November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Mother Goose 2026-11-04T10:00:00 Mother Goose is a weekly program for children age 0-18 months and their caregivers. Mother Goose is intended for baby/caregiver interaction. This program focuses on early development skills through music, stories, puppets, baby games, rhymes and more. Mother Goose promotes early language development, fine & gross motor coordination, and social & emotional development. This program is free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Mother Goose is a weekly program for children age 0-18 months and their caregivers. Mother Goose is intended for baby/caregiver interaction. This program focuses on early development skills through music, stories, puppets, baby games, rhymes and more. Mother Goose promotes early language development, fine & gross motor coordination, and social & emotional development. This program is free and open to the public. More Details

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Sip at Serendipity Returns Nov. 4 to Support Chelsea Student Literacy

Tomorrow · All day

Dexter Official Events · Dexter · ≈ 24 mi

FREEAll ages

October 24, 2026 | STN Staff Sip at Serendipity Returns Nov. 4 to Support Chelsea Student Literacy Fifth annual book drive at Serendipity Books on Nov. 4 funds literacy programs across the Chelsea School District The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) invites the community to... Read More >

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Library -- Toddler Time

Thursday · 10:30 AM

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FREEAges 1–4

Library -- Toddler Time November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Toddler Time 2026-11-05T10:30:00 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 More Details

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Library -- After School STEM

Thursday · 4 PM

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FREEAges 7–12Classes

Library -- After School STEM November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- After School STEM 2026-11-05T16:00:00 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 More Details

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Library -- Children's Story Time

Tue, Nov 10 · 10 AM

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FREEAges 3–5Arts & Crafts

Library -- Children's Story Time November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Children's Story Time 2026-11-10T10:00:00 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 More Details

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Library -- Teen Tuesday

Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM

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FREEAges 13–17

Library -- Teen Tuesday November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Teen Tuesday 2026-11-10T15:30:00 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 More Details

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Library -- Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Nov 10 · 2 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Dungeons and Dragons November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Dungeons and Dragons 2026-11-10T14:00:00 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 West Quay Ave Artesia NM 88210 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. More Details

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Library -- Teen Crafternoon

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM

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FREEAges 12–17Arts & Crafts

Library -- Teen Crafternoon November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Teen Crafternoon 2026-11-12T16:00:00 Once a month, teens gather to craft and create. There will be a new craft each month for teens to make and add their personal touches. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens age 12-17 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Once a month, teens gather to craft and create. There will be a new craft each month for teens to make and add their personal touches. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens age 12-17 More Details

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Library -- Toddler Time

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM

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FREEAges 1–4

Library -- Toddler Time November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Toddler Time 2026-11-12T10:30:00 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 More Details

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Library -- After School STEM

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM

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FREEAges 7–12Classes

Library -- After School STEM November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- After School STEM 2026-11-12T16:00:00 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 More Details

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Library -- Empowering DEAFinitely

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:30 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Empowering DEAFinitely November 13, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Empowering DEAFinitely 2026-11-13T16:30:00 Learn about Deaf culture and sign the night away with us in an immersive event! Learn Deaf culture “Dos & Don’ts”, share stories, play games, and socialize with others. Artesia Public Library 205 West Quay Avenue Artesia NM 88210 Learn about Deaf culture and sign the night away with us in an immersive event! Learn Deaf culture “Dos & Don’ts”, share stories, play games, and socialize with others. More Details

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Library -- Chapter & Chill Drop-In Book Club for Teens

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 AM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Chapter & Chill Drop-In Book Club for Teens November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Chapter & Chill Drop-In Book Club for Teens 2026-11-14T10:00:00 Bring whatever book manga, or graphic novel you are currently reading. Grab a cup of tea, enjoy some snacks, and read in peace with other teens. Free and open to the public. Teens 7th-12th grade Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Bring whatever book manga, or graphic novel you are currently reading. Grab a cup of tea, enjoy some snacks, and read in peace with other teens. Free and open to the public. Teens 7th-12th grade More Details

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Library -- Children's Story Time

Tue, Nov 17 · 10 AM

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FREEAges 3–5Arts & Crafts

Library -- Children's Story Time November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Children's Story Time 2026-11-17T10:00:00 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Tuesday for Children's Story Time. Story Time promotes social skills, reading & literacy, fine motor control & cognitive development, and self-regulation & patience. Each week we have a different theme for stories and craft time. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 3-5 More Details

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Library -- Teen Tuesday

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM

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FREEAges 13–17

Library -- Teen Tuesday November 17, 2026, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Teen Tuesday 2026-11-17T15:30:00 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons for Teen Tuesday. Chill, hang out, read, do homework, or play games. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Teens ages 13-17 More Details

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Library -- Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Nov 17 · 2 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Dungeons and Dragons November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Dungeons and Dragons 2026-11-17T14:00:00 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 West Quay Ave Artesia NM 88210 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. More Details

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Library -- Mother Goose

Wed, Nov 18 · 10 AM

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FREEAges 0–18

Library -- Mother Goose November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Mother Goose 2026-11-18T10:00:00 Mother Goose is a weekly program for children age 0-18 months and their caregivers. Mother Goose is intended for baby/caregiver interaction. This program focuses on early development skills through music, stories, puppets, baby games, rhymes and more. Mother Goose promotes early language development, fine & gross motor coordination, and social & emotional development. This program is free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Mother Goose is a weekly program for children age 0-18 months and their caregivers. Mother Goose is intended for baby/caregiver interaction. This program focuses on early development skills through music, stories, puppets, baby games, rhymes and more. Mother Goose promotes early language development, fine & gross motor coordination, and social & emotional development. This program is free and open to the public. More Details

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Library -- Toddler Time

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM

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FREEAges 1–4

Library -- Toddler Time November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Toddler Time 2026-11-19T10:30:00 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each week for Toddler Time. We have movement activities, songs, social time, and fun, fun, fun! Free and open to the public. Developmental benefits of singing, dancing, and play are language & vocabulary, gross & fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social & emotional skills. All supplies provided. Ages 1-4 More Details

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Library -- After School STEM

Thu, Nov 19 · 4 PM

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FREEAges 7–12Classes

Library -- After School STEM November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- After School STEM 2026-11-19T16:00:00 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 Join us each Thursday for STEM. This program promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creativity, designing, and building. Each week features a different activity. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Ages 7-12 More Details

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Library -- BINGO for Books

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- BINGO for Books November 20, 2026, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- BINGO for Books 2026-11-20T15:30:00 BINGO for Books! Join us for an afternoon of bingo fun. The best part is that you walk away with new books for your home library. Snacks provided. Free and open to the public. All ages Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 BINGO for Books! Join us for an afternoon of bingo fun. The best part is that you walk away with new books for your home library. Snacks provided. Free and open to the public. All ages More Details

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Library -- Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Nov 24 · 2 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Dungeons and Dragons November 24, 2026, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Dungeons and Dragons 2026-11-24T14:00:00 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 West Quay Ave Artesia NM 88210 No matter your skill level, you are welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons group. This group meets on Tuesdays at the library. Come on down and check it out. Free and open to the public. More Details

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Library -- Yarn United

Wed, Nov 25 · 12 PM

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FREEAll ages

Library -- Yarn United November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Artesia Public Library Library -- Yarn United 2026-11-25T12:00:00 This program is dedicated to making and creating with yarn. So whether you knit, crochet, weave, or work on other types of crafts come on down for some quality time for your project and meet a great bunch of people. Free and open to the public. Artesia Public Library 205 W. Quay Ave. Artesia NM 88210 This program is dedicated to making and creating with yarn. So whether you knit, crochet, weave, or work on other types of crafts come on down for some quality time for your project and meet a great bunch of people. Free and open to the public. More Details

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≈ 31 mi

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Carlsbad · ≈ 31 mi

Zoo

≈ 31 mi

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad · ≈ 31 mi

Cave

≈ 39 mi

Roswell Museum & Robert H. Goddard Planetarium

Roswell · ≈ 39 mi

Science center

≈ 39 mi

International UFO Museum & Research Center

Roswell · ≈ 39 mi

Museum

≈ 81 mi

Pillow's Funtrackers

Ruidoso · ≈ 81 mi

Amusement park

≈ 90 mi

New Mexico Museum of Space History

Alamogordo · ≈ 90 mi

Science center

≈ 90 mi

White Sands National Park

Alamogordo · ≈ 90 mi

Park