Looking for a spot to host a birthday celebration or small event? Here’s a list of 10 fabulous local spots where you can host a party:

1. Rent the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center to host a showing of a film. Complete the experience with popcorn and sodas. Call (575) 746-4212 to plan your event.

2. Make waves at the Artesia Aquatic Center with a party. There’s a party room to rent as well as availability to rent the entire facility. Call (575) 746-8525.

3. Call the Artesia Recreation Center to rent the facility for an event requiring space: (575) 746-9009.

4. Looking for a place to climb, jump, and play hard? Give Artesia Family Fitness a call to reserves their gymnastics space: (575) 748-3903 

5. Reserve several lanes at Artesia Lanes for a bowling party. There’s plenty of tables and chairs, and Artesia Lanes is a restaurant as well. Call (575) 736-4545 to make your reservation.

6. Compound Clubhouse at 1416 S. 1st has bounce houses in a large space to rent for your event.

 
7. Drop into the Skate Park at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park for a fast-paced celebration. The park has a large shelter nearby with picnic tables for food and drinks. 

8. The Patio at the Adobe Rose is the perfect spot to host an intimate dinner celebration while catching live music.

 
9. Call the Eddy County Fairgrounds for your event space (575) 746-2744. There are several space options available. 

10. Create a scavenger hunt through Maintstreet Artesia for an out of the box celebration that engages the mind. Use places like the Heritage Walkway or the numerous bronze statues as part of your clues.