Discover Halloween in Ruidoso with family-friendly events and spooky fun in the mountains. Trick-or-treat through Midtown, join costume contests, watch pumpkin rolls, or explore haunted happenings. Perfect for kids and adults, Ruidoso’s Halloween celebrations blend small-town charm with festive thrills—plan your fall getaway today.
Read MoreJoin the fun at Ruidoso’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 29, 2025! The final race in the Ruidoso Run Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Links Trail. The first 50 runners have a chance to 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.
Read MoreCelebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is kicked off on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall festival!
Read MoreWhen the moon covers most of the sun, leaving a mesmerizing "ring of fire" around the edges on October 14, 2023, for an annular solar eclipse, Ruidoso is in the direct path of this cosmic phenomenon. Here's how skywatchers can make the most of this extraordinary celestial event.
Read MoreRuidoso is greeting the season with old and new favorites this fall. From the AspenFest parade and festival, a beloved tradition in Ruidoso, to Midtown Trick-or-Treating, Thanksgiving Weekend, and the annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run, here’s a list of Ruidoso events worth traveling for this fall.
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