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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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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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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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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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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