Being kind is free! So is Trivia. Come help us spread the kindness and the laughs tonight at 6:30 pm. After the last two years of hardships and scary times, let's celebrate the kind and hard-working community we live in. Outside food is always welcome. Trivia starts @ 6:30. $10 growler fills! Outside food is always welcome.

Calling all beer nerds! Join the fun at Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap location on Friday, November 14, at 6 PM for "Are You Smarter Than a Beertender?" - Trivia Night! Gather your friends and form teams of up to 4 people for a fun-filled evening. Show up at 6 PM, and the trivia fun will begin at 6:30. Test your knowledge and see if you can outsmart our beertenders!

Join the 2025 Toys for Tots Toy Run on Nov. 15, starting in Las Cruces and Alamogordo and ending in White Oaks. Riders of all road-registered vehicles are welcome to donate toys or funds supporting Toys for Tots in Las Cruces and Alamogordo. RSVP by: November 1, 2025

Don't miss the opportunity to embrace the spirit of giving and create lasting memories at this heartwarming and festive annual fundraiser event for Lincoln County Santa's Helpers. Enjoy musical performances, savor delicious hors d'oeuvres, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Your generous contributions will help make the holiday season brighter for families in need.

The world is a little nutty right now. Let’s lean into it and celebrate all things absurd. $10 growler fill and free unicorn farts! Trivia starts @ 6:30. $10 growler fills! Outside food is always welcome.

Celebrate International Cake Day with Wednesday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Test your knowledge for a chance to win a cake for your Thanksgiving meal. Join or bring a team—trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Outside food and cakes welcome. Note: Due to the holiday, trivia is on Wednesday this week!

Since the late 1960s, this family band has championed the struggles, triumphs, and everyday lives of working-class people, becoming international superstars in the process. They’ve sold over 37 million albums, won seven GRAMMY® and 12 Latin GRAMMY® awards, and reshaped the norteño genre into one of Mexico’s most recognizable sounds. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable concert! Buy Tickets >>

Party on the Mountain is back at Ski Apache! Join Ski Apache as they kick off the 2025-26 Winter Season with a day of food, fun, and entertainment. Enjoy gondola rides (weather permitting), live music, and more. Plus, don’t miss the last chance to get the best price on your season passes! Learn More »

Join the fun at Ruidoso’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 29, 2025! The final race in the Ruidoso Run Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Links Trail. The first 50 runners receive a free T-shirt and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the White Mountain Recreation Complex.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season during this free, family event at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Get a few holiday surprises from our Barnes & Noble® pop-up gift shop before snapping a few pictures of your kids with Santa. Treat yourself to complimentary cookies and hot cocoa while the choir sings your favorite holiday hits. Then, get ready to welcome the holiday season as they light up the Christmas tree! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with music, ice skating, and holiday fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with Mayor Crawford for the tree lighting around 6 p.m., followed by sleigh rides, photos with Santa, and a chance for kids to receive a free toy from Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. Lights on display through January 31, 2026.

Celebrate National Dice Day with Thirstday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Roll the dice with your team for a chance to win a custom Lost Hiker Farkle Set. Enjoy $10 growler fills, tasty brews, and bring your own snacks. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.—come roll your bones and test your knowledge!

Join Santa Paws on December 6, 12–3 pm, for holiday pet photos with Santa. A $20 donation is suggested, with proceeds supporting homeless animals. Help make a difference while creating festive memories!

Get into the spirit of the season at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum’s Homemade Holidays event on December 6, 2025, from 3–5:30 PM! Create handmade garlands and vintage holiday cards, learn the history of stockings by the fireplace, and sip hot cocoa before the parade—a festive afternoon of old-fashioned holiday cheer for the whole family.

Ruidoso’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso.

Don’t miss your chance to see this bona fide superstar up close in a live acoustic concert! Get your tickets for an unforgettable show. Must be 21 and older unless accompanied by an adult. BUY TICKETS >>

Celebrate International Mountain Day with Thirstday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Honor Sierra Blanca and mountains everywhere while testing your trivia skills. Bring your dinner and a team—or join new friends for a night of elevated fun. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. with $10 growler fills!

Enjoy a festive evening at the White Mountain Recreation Complex on Dec. 13 with an outdoor showing of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, followed by a spectactular holiday drone light show at 8:15 PM. Bring blankets and chairs for this free, family-friendly holiday celebration presented by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation.

Celebrate Bake Cookies Day with Thirstday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Join the Trivia Cookie Exchange—bring homemade cookies to share and take home some sweet treats. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Outside food and cookies welcome, and $10 growler fills make it even sweeter!

STARRING THE RUIDOSO ACADEMY OF BALLET AND DANCE. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky's world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snowflake Fairies to life! This opulent coming-of-age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December, 21 at 2 pm. • $42 BUY TICKETS

STARRING THE RUIDOSO ACADEMY OF BALLET AND DANCE. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky's world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snowflake Fairies to life! This opulent coming-of-age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December, 21 at 2 pm. • $42 BUY TICKETS

STARRING THE RUIDOSO ACADEMY OF BALLET AND DANCE. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky's world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snowflake Fairies to life! This opulent coming-of-age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December, 21 at 2 pm. • $42 BUY TICKETS

Celebrate Festivus for the Rest of Us with Tuesday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Air your grievances, test your trivia skills, and enjoy $10 growler fills. Outside food welcome. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Note: Due to the holidays, trivia is on Tuesday this week!

Celebrate National Bacon Day with Tuesday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom! Sizzle into the new year with trivia, brews, and $10 growler fills. Bring your friends, your snacks, and your best bacon knowledge. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Note: Due to the holidays, trivia is on Tuesday this week!

TILT! infuses the entertainment world with original contraptions & unique designs that can be found nowhere else. Cirque Mechanics is inspired by modern circus with their signature style wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around.  Buy Tickets

Aquila Theatre will journey out onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling tale The Hound of the Baskervilles. This brand-new take on the legendary Sherlock Holmes mystery is a comedy driven and utterly suspenseful theatrical adaptation.  Buy Tickets

Evil Woman is a highly entertaining, interactive multimedia concert celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). This production comes as close as one can to replicating the experience and sound of ELO. Buy Tickets

The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957. The Kingston Trio of the 21st century has grown with new members while still maintaining the stunning harmonies and sounds! Buy Tickets

Shake BABY Shake showcases the melting pot of styles that impacted pop music’s most innovative decades. From the early 1950s to the mid-1960s, the show delivers iconic hits from artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, and more!  Buy Tickets

Jay White’s Sweet Caroline Tour evokes the power and the passion of Neil Diamond,  the music that has bridged generations and captured the hearts of millions. Buy Tickets