Although the gates are open every day for visitors, few people get to experience the fort after dark. Conducted after dark, rangers. historians, and the Paranormal Society greet and guide visitors.  The self-guided tours will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, children under 10 are free. Please call 575-354-0341 for more information.

Break out the small rods and reels for young anglers to tests their skills. Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso will be teeming with activity the morning of June 15, 2019, as children line the shore to try out their casting arms.

The Bellamy Brothers bring to the Spencer Theater stage their latest compilation that celebrates their 40 year career.

Catch the Parade through Midtown  beginning at 9:00 am Saturday morning. Then watch as the teams race their beds back to Zipline Park for a Chile Cookoff.  Following the race there will be activities at the park!  All proceeds benefit the High Mountain Youth Project.  

Join the growing gathering of gospel music lovers at Sacred Grounds Coffee & Teahouse for this unique Memorial Day Weekend celebration in song. You can now purchase advance reservations online for Chef Zach’s tasty buffet brunch. Ticket price: $15.

Kick-off summer at Ski Apache at their Memorial Day Bash on Saturday, May 25 and enjoy FREE, family-friendly entertainment which includes music, hot dogs and on-site Mescalero Art Vendors.

For a true "western" experience join the Flying J Wranglers, complete with gunfights, pony rides, stage show, gold panning, gift shops and a chuckwagon style BBQ dinner. The Flying J Ranch is Monday through Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on Saturdays September through mid-October.

Join the staff of Fort Stanton and the members Fort Stanton, Inc. for their second annual first Mother’s Day Tea fundraiser featuring a Victorian-era tea party, costumed living historians, and a program about Victorian social etiquette. $20 per person, $15 for seniors and students, and free for children under six . Reservations required. 575-354-0341

The significance and making of traditional Cochiti Pueblo drums will be the focus of a presentation May 11, 2019, at the Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs. The Friends of the Hubbard Museum are sponsoring the presentation by Arnold Herrera from the Cochiti Pueblo called "The Way of the Drum" at 11:30 a.m., at the museum. Phone: 575-378-4142

Enjoy a day of live folk music, New Mexico craft beer and wine tastings, regional food vendors, a children’s activity area and much more at FortStanton.org.

Enjoy some family-friendly fun at Fort Stanton! Event includes egg hunt, natural egg dyeing, and prizes! Egg dyeing begins at 11:00 am followed by an Egg Hunt at 1:00 pm.

Families and children of all ages are invited to join our community Easter Egg Hunt to search for Easter Eggs at Cedar Creek Campground while enjoying fire engine rides and a visit with the Easter Bunny and Smokey Bear.Please be on time. The Egg Hunt starts 10:00am sharp!

Come out and join Ruidoso Parks and Rec for the First Annual Bunny Run at Cedar Creek. You are welcome to run / walk with an Easter Costume. We'll have Medals for the "Top 3" Finishers in each division. The Village of Ruidoso, Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt will be right after the Run at 10:00AM. Hope to see you there. Registration fee: $15. For more information call Parks and Recreation at 575-257-5030.

Come and have fun with us playing under the stars! Registration starts at 6 pm. Glow sticks and water provided with prizes and rewards for participants. Entrance Fee $20.00. 2 Full Rounds "Front Nine" . Online Registration at: https://www.quickscores.com/ruidoso

This mind-blowing magic spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. This high-tech extravaganza features:  The Daredevil • The Deductionist • The Grand Illusionist • The Manipulator • The Trickster

Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. This event begins in the parking lot between the dog park and the tennis courts at the White Mountain Sports Complex and completes one time around the Links Walking Trail.

It’s that time of year, so give a cheer for a fun-filled day of reading and play! It’s Dr. Seuss day on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Make sure to join this family event promoting fun and reading. 

Conventional  wisdom  has  it  that  Amy  Grant  put  Contemporary  Christian  Music  on  the  map,  becoming  the  first  CCM  artist  to  have  a  platinum  record,  the  first  to  hit  No.  1  on  the  Pop  charts,  and  the  first  to  perform  at  the  GRAMMY  Awards.  Since  then,  Grant  has  been  strumming  her  way  through  a  30-plus  year  adventure  as  a  singer-songwriter,  author,  television  host  and  speaker.

Support the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend backpacks of food to school children living in poverty. Bring $10 worth of nonperishable food items to Ruidoso Winter Park on Sunday February 3, 2019, and receive a free tubing ticket! 

On Sunday, December 24, Luminarias in Lincoln at the Lincoln Historic Site.  The town will be adorned with luminarias.  Santa Claus arrives on a longhorn steer.  Hot chocolate will be served.

This original adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic is true eye-candy with outstanding dancers, lavish sets, special effects and gorgeous costumes. Performance proceeds benefit the nonprofit Dalí Ballet. Saturday, December 22, 2 pm & 7 pm. Sunday, December 23, 2 pm. $30

Enchanted Vine & Noisy Water Winery invite snow lovers of all ages to join the party! Live music. NM Craft Beer & Wine. Artisan vendors and local businesses. Snowmageddon bonfire. Fun for the whole family.