Break out the small rods and reels for young anglers to test their skills at the 30th Youth Fishing Day held at Grindstone Lake on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 8 am to 1 pm. as children line the shore to try their casting arms. Don't miss out on the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime! This event is free and open to children 12 and younger.

Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. June 7, 2025, to October 4, 2025. See you there!

Join the Ruidoso Public Library for its 4th annual Día celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center! This free family event celebrates children, culture, and literacy with fun activities, entertainment, free books, and local resources. All are welcome to enjoy this joyful day of reading and community connection!

Celebrate Easter at Enchanted Vine with a fun-filled egg hunt for all ages! Starting at 12 PM, hunt for hundreds of eggs packed with candy, prizes, and special coupons for guests 21+. Enjoy live music, yard games, and more festive fun throughout the day. Don’t miss this egg-citing spring celebration!

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!

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!

Come together for a day filled with outdoor games, face painting, and more at Fort Stanton Historic Site! Participation is completely free, and the fun kicks off promptly at 2:30 PM. Don't miss your chance to hop alongside the Easter Bunny, who will be available for special ticketed photo opportunities. Bring your baskets and join the community for a fantastic day of Easter fun for the whole family. The Bunny Hop is free and open to the public.

Join "Champions of Magic" on Thursday, April 10, at 7 pm at the Spencer Theater for an explosive show of thrilling illusions and grand-scale magic. Enjoy a public buffet with chicken curry or a Founders Room dinner with a filet of beef and Thai curry at 5 pm. This high-energy, interactive performance combines humor with mind-bending magic, offering a unique experience for the entire family. Buy Tickets >>

Join "Dragons & Mythical Beasts" on Monday, March 3, at 6 pm for an interactive adventure for ages 4 and up. Discover mythical creatures like the Stone Troll, Unicorn, Griffin, and more in a world of legends and secrets. Enjoy a public buffet with chicken tenders at 5 pm. From the creators of "Dinosaur World Live," experience a thrilling show with spectacular puppetry. Buy Tickets >>

Step back in time and bring the whole family to the Wingfield Heritage House Museum for Hands-on History Family Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free event invites visitors of all ages to explore Ruidoso’s rich past through interactive activities and immersive experiences. Don’t miss this fun-filled, educational day!

Celebrate with Eddie the Yeti at Ruidoso Winter Park’s annual Yeti Fest! Dress up in a Yeti costume to receive a free tubing ticket! They will have games, giveaways, specials, and entertainment for all ages; come help celebrate 27 years of Snow Play Fun!

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.

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 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.

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)

Join the fun at the 4th Annual Fraternal Order of Police Halloween Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2024, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Enjoy an evening filled with police cars, fire trucks, candy, hot chocolate, and games for the whole family. Kids can take advantage of $4 meal specials in the Cantina, with additional food options available. Don’t miss this safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween in Ruidoso Downs!

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside on October 30th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You can look forward to live music, the best kids costume contest, the best group costume contest, pumpkin carving, scary good drink specials, and more. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Family Fright Night!

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!

The Ruidoso Public Library invites the community to a spooktacular Halloween Party on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. All ages are welcome to enjoy games, sweets, and fun in celebration of the Halloween season. Come in costume, bring your friends, and get ready for a frightfully good time.

Join Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery on Sunday, October 27, for a spooktacular Halloween Party from 11 AM to 10 PM. Enjoy an all-day artisan market, pumpkin carving, and Trunk or Treat from 2 PM to 4 PM. A costume contest will take place at 4:30 PM, with live music throughout the day. Bring the family for a fun-filled Halloween celebration with food, drinks, and festive activities!

Prepare for spine-tingling scares at Deadzone, the 6th annual Haunted House hosted by the Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery. Open to the public for two weekends only: October 18-19 and October 25-26, from 7 PM to midnight. Tickets are just $10 per person. Visitors can expect a night of terror as the dead walk the earth. Full details are available on the event's Facebook page—this is a haunting not to be missed!

Join the Halloween fun at Fort Stanton Historic Site's Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 26, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 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!

Prepare for spine-tingling scares at Deadzone, the 6th annual Haunted House hosted by the Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery. Open to the public for two weekends only: October 18-19 and October 25-26, from 7 PM to midnight. Tickets are just $10 per person. Visitors can expect a night of terror as the dead walk the earth. Full details are available on the event's Facebook page—this is a haunting not to be missed!

Prepare for spine-tingling scares at Deadzone, the 6th annual Haunted House hosted by the Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery. Open to the public for two weekends only: October 18-19 and October 25-26, from 7 PM to midnight. Tickets are just $10 per person. Visitors can expect a night of terror as the dead walk the earth. Full details are available on the event's Facebook page—this is a haunting not to be missed!

Prepare for spine-tingling scares at Deadzone, the 6th annual Haunted House hosted by the Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery. Open to the public for two weekends only: October 18-19 and October 25-26, from 7 PM to midnight. Tickets are just $10 per person. Visitors can expect a night of terror as the dead walk the earth. Full details are available on the event's Facebook page—this is a haunting not to be missed!

Experience history at Fort Stanton Historic Site on August 17, 10 AM-3 PM. Tour the old army cemetery and enjoy kids' crafts, vintage games, and living history demos. Adults $7, kids 16 and under free. A perfect family outing to explore 19th-century military life. Don't miss this chance to step back in time and discover New Mexico's rich past!

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.