Enjoy a creative evening at Sip & Paint at the Barn at Enchanted Vine Barn on October 15 from 5:30–8 PM. This guided paint-and-sip event welcomes all skill levels and includes step-by-step instruction, wine, and a relaxing rustic barn atmosphere. Perfect for date night, girls’ night out, or a fun gathering with friends. Cost: $40

Explore the Carrizozo Lava Flow during a free guided hike with Warren Kasper of the Fort Stanton–Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. Learn about local geology, plants, and wildlife while celebrating the 60th anniversary of Valley of Fires Recreation Area and America’s 250th anniversary.

Celebrate the Season 2 Finale of Well, Actually… at Lost Hiker Brewing Company. Presented by Oso Productions, this unique live speaker series features three engaging presentations on fascinating topics, along with craft beer, community, and plenty of opportunities to learn something new.

Join Trivia Night at The Cellar Uncorked every Monday from 5–6:30 PM. This free, 21+ event welcomes solo players or teams for a fun evening of trivia, laughs, and great wine. A perfect weekly tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Join Trivia Night at The Cellar Uncorked every Monday from 5–6:30 PM. This free, 21+ event welcomes solo players or teams for a fun evening of trivia, laughs, and great wine. A perfect weekly tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Laugh, drink beer, and learn cool stuff at Well, Actually… Season 2 Episode 7. Presented by Oso Productions, this engaging live speaker series features three short presentations on fascinating topics from passionate presenters at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom.

Join Trivia Night at The Cellar Uncorked every Monday from 5–6:30 PM. This free, 21+ event welcomes solo players or teams for a fun evening of trivia, laughs, and great wine. A perfect weekly tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Spend your afternoon enjoying live music in Ruidoso at Win Place & Show Bar! Sit back on the outdoor patio, soak in the fresh mountain air, and sip your favorite drink while enjoying the music. Chilly weather? No worries! If temperatures drop, the music moves inside so you can stay warm and keep the good times going. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and make the most of your afternoon with great music and good company—see you at Win Place & Show!

Celebrate the finale of the 2026 Ruidoso Public Library Summer Music Series with a free outdoor performance by Cactus Sol. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy one last evening of live music behind the library. Weather permitting.

Join the Rainmakers Golf Tourney on September 8, 2026, benefiting Spencer Theater operations and programming at the Robert Trent Jones Championship Course in Alto, New Mexico.

Join Trivia Night at The Cellar Uncorked every Monday from 5–6:30 PM. This free, 21+ event welcomes solo players or teams for a fun evening of trivia, laughs, and great wine. A perfect weekly tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Join the Sunday Hootenanny at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom. Bring an instrument, sing along, share songs with fellow musicians, or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music, community, and craft beer in Ruidoso.

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Celebrate Labor Day weekend in historic Lincoln with a Sunday cruise-in at Bonito Valley Brewing Company. Vehicles of all types are welcome, with live music by Mammoth Cults from 1:00–5:00 PM, plus food and beverages from the brewery.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Brunch & Bubbles at The Cellar in Midtown Ruidoso on Sunday, September 6. Enjoy loaded brunch boards and a D.I.Y. mimosa bar from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Brunch boards and mimosa bar access are $15 each.

Enjoy an evening of live music and local wine at Noisy Water Winery’s Midtown Tasting Room. Chris Baker brings his blend of country, Americana, and rock to Concerts on the Turf. Relax on the outdoor patio, sip award-winning New Mexico wines, and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso.

Discover fresh produce, handmade crafts, artisan foods, baked goods, local wines, and more at the Midtown Market every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Country Club Park in Midtown Ruidoso. Meet local growers, artists, bakers, and makers while enjoying one of Ruidoso’s favorite seasonal community markets, running through October 3.

Americana singer-songwriter Adam Gaffney performs live at Downshift Brewing Company’s Riverside location on September 4. Enjoy an evening of original music, classic covers, craft beer, and riverside atmosphere as this rising artist shares songs inspired by love, loss, and the American experience.

Enjoy an evening of live music and local wine at Noisy Water Winery’s Midtown Tasting Room. The Mammoth Cults bring their signature blend of blues, rockabilly, and psychedelic desert rock to Concerts on the Turf. Relax on the outdoor patio, sip award-winning New Mexico wines, and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso..

Enjoy Country Classics at Spencer Theater on September 3, 2026, featuring Linda Davis, Bill Whyte, and Lang Scott in an evening of classic country music and comedy.

Enjoy a free outdoor performance by MoneyMakers during the Ruidoso Public Library Summer Music Series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend a relaxing Thursday evening listening to live music behind the library. Weather permitting.

Laugh, drink beer, and learn cool stuff at Well, Actually… Season 2 Episode 6. Presented by Oso Productions, this unique live speaker series features three short presentations on fascinating topics from passionate presenters at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom.