Halloween Weekend Events in Ruidoso

Celebrate Halloween weekend in Ruidoso with family-friendly fun, live music, spooky attractions, and festive events throughout the area. From trick-or-treating and pumpkin activities to costume contests, haunted happenings, and Halloween entertainment, find what’s happening and plan your Halloween weekend in New Mexico’s southern mountains.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Production at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Oct 24
Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Production at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside

Oso Productions brings The Rocky Horror Picture Show back to Ruidoso with live shadow-cast performances at Downshift Riverside on October 23 and 24. Ages 18+. Buy Tickets >>

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ENMU-Ruidoso Zombie Run
Oct 25
ENMU-Ruidoso Zombie Run

Run for your life at ENMU-Ruidoso’s 2026 Zombie Run, a spooky 5K fun run on The Links Fitness Trail featuring zombies, colored powder, T-shirts, and Halloween fun. Advance registration is required.

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Children’s Halloween Program at Ruidoso Public Library
Oct 27
Children’s Halloween Program at Ruidoso Public Library

Dress up the kids and head to the Ruidoso Public Library for a Halloween costume parade, Halloween Bingo, and snacks on October 27 at 3:00 PM.

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

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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Family Fright Night at Downshift Brewing Company – Riverside
Oct 28
Family Fright Night at Downshift Brewing Company – Riverside

Celebrate Halloween at Downshift Brewing Company – Riverside with live music, face painting, a kids costume contest, spooky cocktails, and seasonal beer specials on October 28, 2026.

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I Am Hologram live at Downshift Brewing Company - Hidden Tap
Oct 28
I Am Hologram live at Downshift Brewing Company - Hidden Tap

Arizona singer-songwriter I Am Hologram, the solo project of Richard Nihil, performs live at Downshift Brewing Company – Hidden Tap on October 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Blending acoustic songwriting with punk, indie, and alternative influences, Nihil delivers an intimate and engaging evening of original live music.

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New Mexico Connect Trunk-or-Treat at Prestige Cabinets & Countertops
Oct 30
New Mexico Connect Trunk-or-Treat at Prestige Cabinets & Countertops

Bring the family to the New Mexico Connect Trunk-or-Treat in Ruidoso for decorated cars, Halloween treats, costumes, giveaways, and a Best Decorated Car Contest on October 30.

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Annual Teen Halloween Escape Room at Ruidoso Public Library
Oct 30
Annual Teen Halloween Escape Room at Ruidoso Public Library

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test at the Ruidoso Public Library’s Annual Teen Halloween Escape Room, October 30, 2026. Open to ages 11+; reservations required.

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All American Trunk or Treat at Ruidoso Downs
Oct 30
All American Trunk or Treat at Ruidoso Downs

Celebrate Halloween at the All American Trunk or Treat in Ruidoso Downs, featuring trunk-or-treating, a Haunted House, treats, costumes, and family-friendly Halloween fun at All American Park.

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Dwight’s Flight Night at Noisy Water Winery (The Cellar)
Oct 30
Dwight’s Flight Night at Noisy Water Winery (The Cellar)

Get into the Halloween spirit at Dwight’s Flight Night at Noisy Water Winery’s Cellar Tasting Room in Midtown Ruidoso. Gather your team, recreate the ghostly Dwight’s Blend, swap scary stories and put your wine-blending skills to the test. The best blend wins a prize! Friday, October 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM.

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Flashlight Tour at Fort Stanton Historic Site
Oct 30
Flashlight Tour at Fort Stanton Historic Site

Explore Fort Stanton after dark on a guided flashlight tour through rarely accessible historic spaces. Held July 31, August 28, September 25, and October 30, 2026, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. MT. Limited to 25 guests, ages 16+. Tickets are $25 and go on sale two weeks in advance at https://my.nmculture.org/events

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12th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Historic Lincoln
Oct 31
12th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Historic Lincoln

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in historic Lincoln with live music, dance performances, historic presentations, ofrendas, face painting, food, drinks, and handcrafted vendors. Admission is free, and the festival offers a full day of family-friendly activities. Most vendors will be cash only due to limited cell service.

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Halloween Party at Enchanted Vine
Oct 31
Halloween Party at Enchanted Vine

Celebrate Halloween at Enchanted Vine in Alto on October 31 from 11 AM–7 PM. Dress to impress—or distress—for a Halloween costume contest, enjoy live music, themed drink specials and sweet treats, and spend the day celebrating with plenty of Enchanted Vine spirit. Costumes encouraged!

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Pumpkin Patch at Enchanted Vine
Oct 31
Pumpkin Patch at Enchanted Vine

Celebrate fall at Enchanted Vine’s Pumpkin Patch in Alto, featuring pumpkins, festive photo opportunities, seasonal drinks, and crisp mountain air throughout October.

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Reformation Fall Festival at Grace Harvest Church
Oct 31
Reformation Fall Festival at Grace Harvest Church

Enjoy a free Reformation Fall Festival at Grace Harvest Church featuring a hayride, games, storytelling, fall treats, sack races, s’mores, and activities centered on the history of the Reformation.

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AI-pocalypse Halloween Party at Downshift Hidden Tap
Oct 31
AI-pocalypse Halloween Party at Downshift Hidden Tap

Celebrate Halloween at Downshift Hidden Tap with themed drinks, a costume contest, music by DJ Vampyro, and an AI-pocalypse twist on Saturday, October 31. Ages 21+.

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Halloween Party at JACKS Patina Lounge
Oct 31
Halloween Party at JACKS Patina Lounge

Celebrate Halloween at Patina Lounge at Jacks Backstage with Foulmouth_J, drink specials, a cash-prize costume contest, and no cover from 9 PM–2 AM on October 31. This is a 21+ nightlife event.

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