The Artesia Bulldog and Lady Dog basketball teams will be competing in the 16-team field at the City of Champions Classic at the Bulldog Pit on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The girls play their first game at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and the boys play their first game at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Game times on Friday and Saturday will vary.
Light Up Artesia is happening Thursday, starting with a light parade at 6:00 p.m. that will deliver Santa to the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, with vendors and stores open late downtown.
The Balzano Family Winery will be hosting a Christmas Tree Market from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Christmas on the Corner will be happening at Renewed Wellness on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with food trucks, Santa, and the Grinch, shopping, and fresh cut trees.
The Three Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR will be performing at 6:00 p.m. at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at the door.
