Make a difference, and have a great time doing it! Come out to support Nest Fest 2025, a nonprofit benefit event, and groove to live music while supporting The Nest & Heal Domestic Violence Shelter. Bid in the silent auction for amazing prizes! Get your $10 tickets on Eventbrite. Make a difference while having a blast!

Catch the Parade through Midtown beginning at 9:00 am Saturday. Then watch as the teams race their beds back to Wingfield Park for food, fun, and games for all ages. Following the race, there will be activities at the park! All proceeds benefit the High Mountain Youth Project.

Join the Humane Society of Lincoln County for the annual Pastel Paws event on April 12, 2025, from 12–3 PM at the Humane Society Resale Shop. Enjoy free pet photos with Funny Bunny, meet adoptable dogs, and pick up a free pet care activity book for kids. Support the shelter’s mission while having fun with the whole family and your furry friends!

Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. This event completes one lap around the Links Walking Trail and is the first of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2025 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today! (Under the Activities & Programs tab)

Join Ruidoso’s music community for a special fundraiser concert supporting beloved musician Dave Millsap, who lost his home in the wildfires and is now battling throat cancer. No cover charge, first-come seating, and an all-star lineup of incredible musicians! Don’t miss this night of great music and unity. Dave will make a virtual appearance! Donate online »

Support the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend backpacks of food to school children living in poverty. Bring $10 worth of non-perishable food items and receive a FREE tubing ticket ($38 value) or a Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster ticket ($25 value). You can bring as much food as you wish to donate to receive multiple tickets. A win for you and a win for the kids of Lincoln County.

Join Santa Paws on December 7, 12–3 pm, for holiday pet photos with Santa by photographer Sarah Matula. A $20 donation is suggested, with proceeds supporting homeless animals. Help make a difference while creating festive memories!

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. $20 registration fee via Civic Rec (under the Activities & Programs tab)

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 Annual FurrBall is a fundraising event for the Humane Society of Lincoln County featuring dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Enjoy a fun night out and support our homeless animals! Learn more at hslcnm.org/index.php/furrball/

Join the Chili Cook Off Fundraiser on November 9th at 2:00 PM at Jack’s Backstage! Support Ruidoso's fire and flood victims, with proceeds going to the Community Foundation of Lincoln County. Taste, vote, and enjoy local chili while making a difference. Sponsored by ROD 2 Automotive, LLC, Scorpion Tattoos, and Postal Annex. Don’t miss this delicious and charitable event!

5K Run for Charity! Oct 26, 9-11 AM @ The Links Fitness Trail. $35 entry supports Ruidoso Community & Mary Kay Ash Foundation. Post-race fun: Kids' games & prizes 11:30-2:30 PM. Costumes encouraged! Family-friendly event combines fitness, fun & giving back. Don't miss this chance to run for a cause and enjoy community spirit. Join the fun on this memorable day of health and happiness!

Unwind, have fun, and make a positive impact on the community at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside on August 10 for A Night of Comedic Relief for Ruidoso! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the Doso Dirtbags kick off the evening with fantastic music before top-notch comedians make you laugh at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on a memorable night that combines great entertainment with a worthy cause. See you there!

Don’t miss this Heal the Hill benefit concert on August 9, 2024, at Jacks Back Stage in Ruidoso, NM, featuring the Randy Rogers Band. This event supports the Lincoln County Community Foundation’s recovery efforts after recent floods and fires. Be part of this meaningful event and help make a difference in Ruidoso's recovery efforts! All proceeds benefit local residents. Tickets at HoldMyTicket.

Join All Season Adaptive Sports (ASAS) and Enchanted Vine for the Tossing for Independence Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 11:30 AM at 492 Fort Stanton Road, Alto, NM. Support children and adults with special needs by registering your two-person team for $50. Enjoy $5 pints, live music, a food truck, and a cash bar. Limited spots available, with a $300 first-place payout. Call (575) 937-6954 to register.

Due to the ongoing challenges of the South Fork and Salt Fires and Floods, this event has been postponed. A date for the new event will be determined later.

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.

Support River the Dog's surgery fundraiser at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside on April 18th, 5-8 PM. Enjoy live music by Dave Milsap, Old Friends, The MoneyRakers, and more. Donate items or services for auction to help cover River's medical expenses.

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.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a rejuvenating start at the Burn the Bird, then Rest in Gratitude community yoga class, hosted at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga Studio on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Open to all, this FREE class welcomes donations to support the Lincoln County Food4Kids Backpack Program, making it a heartwarming way to give back on this day of gratitude.

Support All Season Adaptive Sports (formerly Ski Apache Adaptive Sports) with an evening of food, fun & music from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on November 16, 2023, at the Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery. Helping people with special needs since 1976.

Sip, Spell, and Support local teachers! Join us at Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside for their first-ever Adult Spelling Bee! Let your spelling skills make a buzz for a great cause. A $5 entry fee will be donated to teachers of Ruidoso - Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Going once, going twice at this LIVE Charity Auction for the High Mountain Youth Project on August 16, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be lots of great items to bid on, so don't miss this great event! $50 per ticket, and this includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, two beverages, great company, and 360-degree views of the Sacramento & Capitan Mountains. 

The Annual Butterfly Release is a fundraising event for Ruidoso Hospice Foundation featuring the release of 200 or more butterflies. Witness a magical event, commemorate the anniversary, death, or life of a precious friend or companion, and support your local hospice organization. 

Bring your dog to enjoy the annual Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Pooch Pool Party. Four-legged friends can paddle around with other dogs in support of the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Join the fun on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Ruidoso Municipal Pool. $4 per dog with proof of vaccinations.

Looking for a fun way to give back to the community? Join Noisy Water Winery for an exciting event with live music, delicious food from local food trucks, and various special activities and games highlighting local nonprofits. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy great music, food, and games while making a difference in the local community.

Lace-up for the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance Tutu Trot, a benefit 5k Run/Walk on April 1, 2023, at the Links Trail at White Mountain Sports Complex. Get active in support of dance and arts education in Ruidoso. Learn more >>

The social event of the season. Food, entertainment, and an opportunity to bid on many items and services from local and regional businesses and artists. Admission $10.00