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!
Shop from a selection of artisan makers and small businesses at A Christmas Affair, November 1- 2, 2025, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and décor from talented local artists. Enjoy delicious treats, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun—all in a magical holiday atmosphere!
Embrace the season and join the Ruidoso Valley Greeters for a timeless and treasured tradition, the Christmas Jubilee, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Admission is only $5.00 and active military members are free. Learn more at RuidosoChristmasJubilee.com
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 July 4 at Inn of the Mountain Gods with live music, food vendors, and family fun from 12–9 PM. Kids can enjoy jumping balloons (2–7 PM) with a $10 wristband. Then at dusk, don’t miss New Mexico’s largest fireworks show lighting up the sky. Parking is first come, first served—arrive early for the best spot!
Eight rodeos in four days! The nation’s largest open rodeo weekend includes four nightly rodeos, a two-day ranch rodeo, a youth ranch rodeo, a kid’s rough stock rodeo, a cook-off, kids’ events, and nightly dances. On July 4th, enjoy a full day of Independence celebration with a campfire Dutch oven competition, mutton bustin’, steer riding, evening rodeo, live music, and dance. You don’t want to miss this annual 4th of July celebration! smokeybearstampede.com
Spend some quality time with Dad and experience the thrill of race day together at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.
The Lodge at Cloudcroft invites you to the 1899 Gold Rush & Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Step back to the Gold Rush era as you search for hidden golden nuggets throughout the Lodge. Nuggets, represented by coins, offer prizes ranging from a stay in the renovated Governors’ Suite to special surprises. Families can enjoy a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at 12:00 noon. Join the fun and festivities!
Get ready to indulge in Chef Mashon's legendary brunch menu and kick off the season with a special Easter celebration from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! Open to the public. Reservations are required. To secure your table for Easter Sunday, call Chef Mashon at 575-336-8650. Make this Easter unforgettable with good food and great company!
Join the Ruidoso Downs Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 at All American Park! Hosted by the Ruidoso Downs Beautification Committee & Parks and Rec, enjoy egg hunting, golden egg prizes, paper airplane races, and a fun obstacle course. Bring the family for a memorable spring celebration—free and open to all!
Hop into spring with two fun-filled events on Saturday, April 19, 2025! Lace up for the 6th Annual 5K Bunny Run/Walk at Cedar Creek—race starts at 7:00 AM, check-in at 5:45 AM. 🥚 New this year: The Easter Egg Hunt hops over to Wingfield Park (300 Center St.) and begins at 10:00 AM sharp! Don’t miss out—register today!
Ruidoso is the perfect place to ring in the New Year. Wine, dine and dance the night away with a New Year's Eve celebration. Check out our summary of Ruidoso New Year events with options for every budget.
Join Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on December 21st at 6 PM for a one-night-only Christmas special with Ruidoso locals, Doso Dirtbags. This high-energy show is one you won't want to miss!
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! BUY TICKETS Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December, 22 at 2 pm. • $39
Experience the warmth of the season with an afternoon of festive holiday music performed by Michale Francis on the piano. Sip on complimentary hot cider and enjoy cookies, with wine and small bites available for purchase. Gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday spirit. All are welcome! For more information, call 575-653-4331.
Celebrate Festivus at Jack’s BackStage on December 21, 2024! Enjoy Christmas Karaoke, s’mores, drink specials, and fun contests like the Ugly Sweater, Ugly Dog Sweater, and Eddie Look-Alike competitions. Join the Airing of Grievances and embrace the holiday spirit with music, laughs, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration!
Save the date, Dec. 21-22, 2024. 2 days of last-minute Christmas shopping with a Variety of Beautiful Arts & Crafts. Bake goods, Bingo, Local Jewelry, Vendors from all over the state.
Create beautiful handmade cards for any occasion in this engaging workshop. Focus on holiday and Christmas cards using stamps, pen and ink, and other techniques. Learn color and composition fundamentals and enjoy hands-on design experience. $50 class fee + $15 supply fee. Register Today »
Celebrate the season with This Is Christmas by Mary MacDonald, presented by the Lincoln County Choir. This free Christmas concert features three performances: December 1st at Corona Presbyterian Church, December 8th at Carrizozo Methodist Church, and December 15th at Capitan Methodist Church, all at 3:00 pm. For details, contact Scott Shafer at 575-648-2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 575-849-1633.
Don’t miss the annual Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 14, 2024. Come at 6:00 for a Drive-In showing of "Fred Clause” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show. This is a FREE public event. See you there!
Celebrate the season at the Holiday Market on December 14-15, 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM at Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery in Alto, NM. Enjoy live music and festive treats like mulled wine and hot chocolate, and shop for unique gifts from local vendors. Don’t miss Santa, available for photos from 12-4 PM. It’s the perfect place to find special holiday treasures.
Learn the art of professional gift wrapping and creative basket building in this hands-on workshop with facilitator Ashley Roberts. Perfect your wrapping techniques, master bow tying, and create custom, aesthetically pleasing designs. Supplies are included. The workshop is $50, supplies included. Register Today »
Learn the art of creating custom holiday wreaths with hands-on tutorials. Participants will leave with their own unique creations. The workshop is $50, including supplies. Get into the festive spirit and bring home your handcrafted holiday decor! Register Today »
Join Downshift Brewing Company for the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8th at 3 PM! Enjoy live music by the ENMU choir, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, cookie decorating, drink specials, and more. This family-friendly event at Riverside is open to the public—don’t miss a festive evening for all ages!
Celebrate the season with This Is Christmas by Mary MacDonald, presented by the Lincoln County Choir. This free Christmas concert features three performances: December 1st at Corona Presbyterian Church, December 8th at Carrizozo Methodist Church, and December 15th at Capitan Methodist Church, all at 3:00 pm. For details, contact Scott Shafer at 575-648-2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 575-849-1633.
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!
Join the 6th Annual Win Place & Show Bourbon Auction on December 7, 2024! Enjoy a flight of 3 hand-selected bourbons, crafted appetizers by Chef Mashon Swenor, and exclusive auction offerings. Space is limited—reserve now! Call Mike at 505-330-3578 or email wpsruidoso@gmail.com. Visit winplaceandshowbar.com for updates. Don’t miss this spirited event!
Kick off the Christmas season while viewing the beautiful Christmas lights put up by the Parks and Recreation Department at Wingfield Park on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM. There will be pictures with Santa, cookies, Christmas carols, and much more.
Celebrate the season with This Is Christmas by Mary MacDonald, presented by the Lincoln County Choir. This free Christmas concert features three performances: December 1st at Corona Presbyterian Church, December 8th at Carrizozo Methodist Church, and December 15th at Capitan Methodist Church, all at 3:00 pm. For details, contact Scott Shafer at 575-648-2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 575-849-1633.
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season at Inn of the Mountain Gods with a free family event. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and a Barnes & Noble® pop-up gift shop. Capture memories with Santa from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, then listen to the Eastern New Mexico University™ choir's carol performance at 6:15 pm. The event concludes with a festive Christmas tree lighting at 7:00 pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Shop local and spend less at this annual holiday event featuring the work of talented local artisans and vendors.
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)
Celebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November thru the end of December 2022! BOOK NOW for the following performance dates:
Thanksgiving in Ruidoso is ideal if you’re looking for the perfect mountain town getaway packed with the best of the outdoors, indoors, and everything in between.
