Join Inn of the Mountain Gods in saying farewell to summer with food, music and fireworks at the End of Summer Bash on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The free family-friendly event begins at 3 p.m. with jumping balloons for $10 and concessions starting at 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music on the lawn. Once dusk settles in, fireworks will light the sky over Lake Mescalero as live music continues to play.

Come out and enjoy ALL the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort Casino has to offer as we celebrate Independence Day! The Star Spangled Celebration is FREE and begins at 3 p.m. with concessions, jumping balloons, live music, and the LARGEST fireworks show in New Mexico. Cost: Free.

Celebrate July 4th at Ruidoso Downs! Racing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Special July 4th racing with flag ceremony on the track and Billy's July 4th Jeep Giveaway in the Casino! Rainbow Futurity Trials on Friday and Saturday and Ruidoso Derby Trials on Sunday. Yarbrough Band at Billy the Kid Casino on Friday and Saturday! FREE parking and FREE general admission.

Join Sentinel Ranch Winery at The Hurd la Rinconada Gallery in San Patricio for their Grand Opening celebration with live music by Malachi Martin. June 22, 2019, from 10am-5pm.

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.

Enjoy an Easter Sunday brunch with some delicious food and cocktails to pair! Tickets are on sale now. Buffet menu to come. Adult tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Children 12 and under tickets are $10. Book now >

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.

Get Irish at Hunt & Harvest where they’ll be pouring green drinks and serving some Irish inspired food for St. Paddy’s Day! Menu items include: Irish nachos, shepherd's pie & Irish car bomb cups!

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with Green Trivia, Great Beer, and Irish Classics with Jones and Miles (Cody Jones and Chris Miles) at Lost Hiker Brewing Company. Trivia will start early at 3pm-5pm. Followed by music till 8 🍀🍺🍀🍻🍀🍻

Head down to the Hidden Tap for a Fat Tuesday celebration! Hunt & Harvest will be providing some N'awlins style food! Party starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $25 and include buffet.

Treat your beloved to a delicious meal prepared for two at Hunt & Harvest at The Mercantile. Dinner reservations begin at 6 pm and will be taken until 9 pm. $100 tickets include 5 courses and two glasses of wine. 

Valentine's is about love, so what better way to share some love than with your favorite gal pals. Kicking off the holiday is Galentine’s at Enchanted Vine. The event begins with a yoga session (bring your own mat), followed by cocktails and brunch, and then a clothing swap! There will also be card making crafts to help you create a Valentine for your loved one. Reserve your space now at Eventbrite.

Dine for a cause at this 10 course gourmet meal with each course prepared by a different White Apron Society Chef and paired with a wine from Noisy Water Winery. All proceeds go to support High Mountain Youth Project to benefit homeless youth. Limited tickets available.

This much-anticipated annual event begins with the Dummy Gelunde competition at 3 PM and live music all day, with the Torchlight Parade beginning at sundown when, torch-bearing skiers glide down the mountain to the sounds of traditional Native American music and a dazzling fireworks display. FREE Family Event.

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

Bring the kids for this FREE event filled with sweet treats, family-friendly entertainment and spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting. While you’re there, you can try your luck at the casino, schedule a spa treatment, or enjoy a meal at one of the resort’s many restaurant venues.

Looking for a place for Thanksgiving Dinner while you are enjoying your Holiday Weekend in Ruidoso? Here’s a helpful list of restaurants that will be open.

Enjoy Ruidoso’s first-class tubing area, Ruidoso Winter Park, with twists, turns, bumps, jumps and bobsled curves and tubing fun for the entire family. Opening day is scheduled (weather permitting) for Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. Please call to confirm. 575-336-7079

Western yodeling, vocals, fiddle, peddle steel and guitars in a program of traditional favorites and new and classic western/cowboy Christmas songs, instrumentals and homespun comedy performed by a local quintet of outstanding musicians. Green Chile Angus Meatloaf Buffet ($20) at 5 p.m.