Calling all beer nerds! Join Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap location every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, at 6 PM for Are You Smarter than a Beertender - Trivia Night! Show up at 6 PM, and the fun will begin at 6:30. Teams of up to 4 people are encouraged to participate.

Celebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November to the end of December 2025. BOOK NOW for select dates.

Come out for a jolly good time at Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on December 3, 2023, at 5 PM for their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Look forward to sugar cookie decorating, festive drink specials, live holiday music by the ENMU Choir, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and helpers!

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.

Celebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November to the end of December 2025. BOOK NOW for select dates.

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.

Visit K-Bob’s Ruidoso on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for Pictures with Santa! Bring the kids for a festive photo and a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season.

Celebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November to the end of December 2025. BOOK NOW for select dates.

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 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.

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.

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 »

Celebrate Fall Family Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum on November 8 from 10 AM–12 PM! Enjoy a Wildland Fire Obstacle Course, meet Smokey Bear, explore fun indoor activities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge. Plus, enjoy tea, see an antique fire truck, and make family memories together.

Don't miss this chance to witness the ethereal beauty of White Sands National Park under the captivating glow of the moon during your Ruidoso vacation! Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable nocturnal adventure.

Join Downshift Brewing Co. – Riverside for Family Fright Night on Oct. 29, 5–9 PM! Enjoy music by DJ Vampyro, kids’ costume contests, face painting, and free pumpkin carving on the lower deck (supplies & cleanup included). Plus, spooky drink specials for adults and festive fun for all ages!

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! Join the fun in Midtown Ruidoso for the annual Trick-or-Treat celebration from 3–6:30 PM along Sudderth Drive—closed to traffic for a safe, family-friendly Halloween experience.

Experience the wonder of an autumn starlit night at the Museum of Space History’s Star Party on October 25, 2025, from 7–9 PM. Enjoy the “Wings and Water” planetarium show exploring fall constellations, then head outdoors for telescope viewing, deep-sky imaging, and celestial displays with local astronomers. Free and open to the public.

Join the Halloween fun at Fort Stanton Historic Site's Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This free community event offers a spook-tacular evening with treats and entertainment for the whole family. Explore the parade grounds in costume, enjoy free goodies from vendors, and delight in surprises along the way. Don't miss this fun-filled, ghoulishly good time!

Join the fun at Family Game Day on October 25, 2025, from 2–5 PM at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum! Step back in time with vintage games, classic toys, and friendly competition. Discover how past generations played while making new memories the old-fashioned way—no screens required!

Indulge in the Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival on October 18, 2025, at Alameda Park, Alamogordo, NM! Enjoy a fusion of local wines and New Mexico's finest pistachios. The festival also features artisan, retail, and food truck vendors. Buy tickets at Corks & Shells Tickets. 

Empower your wellness at the 2025 Health Fair, October 18 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Enjoy free screenings, flu shots, equine therapy, and more, plus the “Walking for Empowerment” health walk at 9 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. Family-friendly fun includes youth activities, exercise sessions, and door prizes. Learn more >>

Step into the shadows of Historic Lincoln at Lincoln After Dark on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. From 5–9 PM, the ghosts of the Old West return with immersive performances, chilling tales, and spirits of the Lincoln County War. Experience history after dark in one of New Mexico’s most legendary towns. Buy Tickets »