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Celebrate El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) with the Ruidoso Public Library on April 27, 2024, at Ruidoso's Wingfield Park from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Join libraries nationwide in promoting diverse books, languages, and cultures with entertainment and food vendors.
Experience the ultimate blend of charity and creativity at Tighty Whitey Charity Day! Local charities compete for the best themed booth while you enjoy live music and heartwarming Puppy Yoga sessions. Bring your friends and family for a day of laughter, music, and goodwill, all in support of charity.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the medieval era right in the heart of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Featuring talented jesters, minstrels, and troubadours, a bustling marketplace with medieval wares, delicious Renaissance fare, and enchanting children's activities. Encounter mystical characters, fortune tellers, and more surprises throughout the day. Don your finest medieval attire and join event host Oso Productions for a day of history, fantasy, and fun at the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Tickets are available online or at the gate with special discounts for children and seniors.
Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, opens for the summer season on May 25, 2024. The floating, inflatable platform is perfect for family fun, birthday parties, and special events. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass with swimming, boating, fishing, disc golf, and more available at Grindstone Lake, in the heart of Ruidoso.
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. June 8, 2024, to October 19, 2024. See you there!
Witness 150 drones soaring in a patriotic aerial show featuring a 300-ft Statue of Liberty, fireworks, and iconic American imagery. Enjoy free family activities starting at 5:00 PM, live music from 6:00 to 8:45 pm, and the drone show at 9:00 PM. Don't miss this dazzling display of technology and celebration!
Put on your running shoes for the 5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot, an annual fun Run-Walk on the Links Trail to support the Lincoln County Food Bank. This is the final race of the Run Ruidoso 2024 season. $30 registration fee via Civic Rec (under the Activities & Programs tab)
The Ruidoso Rotary Club will be racing ducks on the Rio Ruidoso for this family-friendly fundraiser at Two Rivers Park on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Adopt ducks and help fundraise for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. It’s a great community event with prizes and entertainment for the entire family. Be sure to join the fun.
Join rangers at Fort Stanton HIstoric Site on the second Saturday of each month from April to September to experience history brought to life! With regular admission, immerse yourself in themed days celebrating the Fort's rich history. Special activities include exclusive tours, children’s craft projects, demonstrations, and more. This month, celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with the "Trails and Outdoors" theme. Purchase tickets >>
Join the journey of emotions in this family friendly event – the wonder, intrigue, fear, laughter and tears – that is Mike Super! Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE primetime magic competition & voted as America’s Favorite Mystifier. Described as a great Broadway play, MEETS a rock concert, MEETS the hilarity of a headline comedian, IMMERSED in original, eye popping, visual deception! BUY TICKETS >>
Join Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery for a vibrant Spring Festival! Hosted by Jasper Riddle and Uncle Dick, dive into educational lectures on sustainable agriculture in New Mexico. Kids can get creative with crafts, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, and groove to live music outdoors. Don't miss out on this enriching and entertaining day!
Guests are invited to join the festivities on March 31st, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM MDT for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt starting at noon! Live music from Delaney and Valorie will entertain from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, while guests can also indulge in our fabulous mimosa bar. Hop on over and make memories at Enchanted Vine Barn!
Don't miss your chance to step back in time and experience the Old West as it comes alive at "Lincoln After Dark.” Witness history after hours, where the legends of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War await to share their stories with those brave enough to listen. Enjoy an evening of adventure, history, and intrigue in the heart of New Mexico's most legendary town. Buy Tickets >>
Come together for a day filled with outdoor games, face painting, and more at Fort Stanton Historic Site! Participation is completely free, and the fun kicks off promptly at 2:30 PM. Don't miss your chance to hop alongside the Easter Bunny, who will be available for special ticketed photo opportunities at just $10 each. Bring your baskets and join the community for a fantastic day of Easter fun for the whole family.
Celebrate with Eddie the Yeti at Ruidoso Winter Park’s annual Yeti Fest! Dress up in a Yeti costume to receive a free tubing ticket! They will have games, giveaways, specials, and entertainment for all ages; come help celebrate 26 years of Snow Play Fun!
Don’t miss the annual Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 9, 2023. Come at 6:00 p.m. for a Drive-In showing of "Arthur Christmas,” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show at 8:15 p.m. This is a FREE public event. See you there!
Have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Luna House of Historic Lincoln. Child $10, includes multiple digital photos. Buy tickets >>
Pile everyone into the car and experience the Ruidoso Christmas Light Driving Tour to see some of the best, brightest, and most beautiful holiday light shows put on by Ruidoso area residents. Download the Ruidoso mobile app for iOS and Android today and help choose the winners of the 2023 Best Ruidoso Holiday Lights Displays challenge. Don't miss the fun!
After enjoying the Festival of Lights Parade in Midtown, head over to Wingfield Park for a free Festival of Lights After Party. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be food, drinks, winter activities for the kids, ice skating, and more. Be sure to join the fun!
Family Karaoke Night! ALL AGES. Come share your favorite karaoke song or two, do art, and celebrate the full moon at this FINAL Event at The RareBird's Workshop location at 2825 Sudderth Dr. Suite J Ruidoso, NM. Entry by Any donation will be accepted at this event.
Make lasting memories this holiday season at this free annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring the whole family out to the Inn of the Mountain Gods for this free event. Enjoy photos with Santa, cookies, and hot cocoa, as well as a Barnes & Noble Pop-up Store. The festivities end with the spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting in the Wendell’s Lobby.
Enjoy lunch and tea with Clara and the rest of the Nutcracker cast at the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance's annual Clara’s Tea on November 18, 2023, at Cree Meadows. Tickets are available now. Call 575-808-8410 Cost covers your meal along with a short performance and kids’ activities.
Get ready to chill and groove with the Hillary Smith Chillhouse Band as they bring their soulful tunes and laid-back vibes to Downshift Riverside. With Hillary Smith leading the way, you can expect an unforgettable performance that will leave you wanting more. Her smooth vocals and the band's tight-knit sound will transport you to a musical paradise. Tickets at Eventbrite >>
Canyon Hideaway and Escape is hosting its third annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration. This is a FREE event for the public from 3-6 p.m. on October 28th! There will be a hayride, trunk or treat, fall games, an outdoor movie, and more! This is a FREE event. Availability will be limited and controlled based on the hayride from the parking lot to the campground. Call 575-937-2723.
Join Foxworth-Galbraith Home Improvement Center for a Halloween Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy Safe trick or treating with fun activities for the whole family. FREE pumpkin decorating. Come in costume & and get a FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelet*. FREE Spin the Wheel for discounts & FG bucks. *While supplies last.
Boo! Celebrate Halloween at Downshift Brewing Co's Riverside on October 27, 2023, for a night of spooky family fun. You can look forward to live music by SPiVEY, costume contests for the kids and furry friends (dogs), scary good drink specials, and more!
Bring the kids to Midtown for safe Trick-or-Treating and fun Halloween events. There will be fun for the whole family with candy and a costume contest for children 17 and younger. Plus, pumpkin carving, pumpkin roll, coffin race, candy, and much more. See you there!
Get started on your trick-or-treating a little early! On October 21, 2023, Fort Stanton visitors can scour the Historic Site for light frights and candy. Costumes are highly encouraged! Two flashlight tours will be held after the event ends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The Trick-or-Treat Trail event is free, the flashlight tour tickets are $20/person. Please visit nmhistoricsites.org/fort-stanton for event information.
Gather your friends and family, bring your curiosity, and join Pioneer Bank for this celestial spectacle on October 14, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM for the Annular Solar Eclipse. Safely observe the sun as it transforms into a stunning "ring of fire" during this rare annular eclipse. Solar glasses will be provided for safe viewing.
Build and fly your own kite, food & drinks, and kite demonstrations at the White Mountain Sports Complex on September 23-24 2023. Spend a weekend with family and friends. See the kites fly, see them swirl, and see them do acrobatics in the sky. A perfect way to kick off fall with outdoor fun in a park setting. FREE to attend! Fun for all ages.
Come out for a memorable evening at the RareBird Workshop's Community/Family Karaoke Art Cafe Night! Sing your heart out and unleash your creativity through art. This all-ages event welcomes both kids and adults. Admission is just $5 per person or $10 per family, with children under six years enjoying free entry.
Put on your GLOW at this Special YOUTH NIGHT Event at The RareBird Workshop! Paint your face, have a snack, play games, make art, dance, play your favorite tunes, sing karaoke... $8 per person at the door. ages, Ages 7 - 14. Snacks and drinks will be available separately purchase.
The new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic koala, Buster Moon, and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star—played by global music icon Bono in his animated film debut—to join them. FREE FOR ALL AGES Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 9:00 am, 11:20 am, & 1:40 pm at Sierra Cinema. Learn more >>
Spencer Theater calls for 50 to 60 young actors aged 6-17 to participate in this summer’s Missoula Children’s Theatre musical, King Arthur’s Quest! King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage & confidence…or did he? Auditions: Monday, July 24th at 9 a.m. sharp. BUY TICKETS
Parents deserve a night out! Bring your children to enjoy some family time. The Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department shows the movie Lightyear (2022 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 45m ) at the Municipal Swimming Pool at 515 Sudderth Drive. Come out and join this event. Tickets will be sold at the door. Concessions will be open. An adult must accompany kids under 11 years old. For more information, call 575-257-5030.
In “DC League of Super-Pets,” Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle, and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the Super Heroes.
FREE FOR ALL AGES Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 9:00 am, 11:20 am, & 1:40 pm at Sierra Cinema. Learn more >>
Follow three mummies as they end up in present-day London and embark on a journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.. FREE FOR ALL AGES Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 9:00 am, 11:20 am, & 1:40 pm at Sierra Cinema. Learn more >>
