Can't-Miss Festivals & Events In Ruidoso

Whether you’re in the mood for beer and barbecue, live music, or the opportunity to discover new art and artists, these annual Ruidoso events are worth traveling for.

Pack your bags and add these upcoming Ruidoso festivals and events to your calendar.

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Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
Oct 28
Midtown Ruidoso
Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
Midtown Ruidoso

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! Join the fun in Midtown Ruidoso for the annual Trick-or-Treat celebration from 3–6:30 PM along Sudderth Drive—closed to traffic for a safe, family-friendly Halloween experience.

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Midtown Ruidoso
39th Annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Nov 13
Ruidoso Convention Center
39th Annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Convention Center

Shop for the holidays at the 39th Annual Christmas Jubilee, November 13–15, 2026, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Enjoy three days of shopping plus family activities Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5; children 12 and under and active military are free with ID. Learn more at RuidosoChristmasJubilee.com

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Ruidoso Convention Center
Thanksgiving Weekend in Ruidoso
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Weekend in Ruidoso

Spend Thanksgiving weekend in Ruidoso with mountain adventures, holiday dining, local shopping, seasonal events, and plenty of ways to enjoy a long weekend together.

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Opening Weekend at Ski Apache (Conditions Permitting)
Nov 28
Ski Apache
Opening Weekend at Ski Apache (Conditions Permitting)
Ski Apache

Ski Apache is open for skiing, weather permitting. Please check the SkiApache.comwebsite for hours and ticket information. Tickets & Passes >>

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Ski Apache
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 28
White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)

Join the fun at Ruidoso’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 28, 2026! The final race in the Ruidoso Run Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Links Trail. The first 50 runners receive a free T-shirt and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the White Mountain Recreation Complex.

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White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)
Opening Weekend - Ice Skating at Wingfield Park (Seasonal, Select Dates)
Nov 28
Wingfield Park
Opening Weekend - Ice Skating at Wingfield Park (Seasonal, Select Dates)
Wingfield Park

Celebrate opening day at the Ruidoso Ice Skating Rink at Wingfield Park on November 28! The 2026–27 season brings outdoor skating, skate rentals and winter fun to the heart of Ruidoso.

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Wingfield Park
Christmas In The Park
Dec 3
Wingfield Park
Christmas In The Park
Wingfield Park

Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with music, ice skating, and holiday fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with Mayor Crawford for the tree lighting around 6 p.m., followed by sleigh rides, photos with Santa, and a chance for kids to receive a free toy from Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. Lights on display through January.

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Wingfield Park
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade
Dec 5
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade

Ruidoso’s Festival of Lights Parade returns December 5, 2026, with this year’s “A Holly Dolly Christmas” theme, bringing twinkling lights, festive floats, holiday cheer, and plenty of sparkle to Midtown Ruidoso.

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Ruidoso International Film Festival
Feb 17
Ruidoso International Film Festival

Make a winter getaway of the inaugural Ruidoso International Film Festival, February 17–20, 2027, with four days of independent films, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and special events in the mountains of Southern New Mexico.

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