Ruidoso’s social calendar is packed with music festivals, outdoor concerts, art fests, running races, and more all summer. Don’t miss a beat with this handy guide that covers the best Ruidoso festivals and annual events happening each month. Start making your travel plans now.
Read MoreSummer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors in Ruidoso. Get ready to immerse yourself in stunning mountain scenery, encounter wildlife, and enjoy the cool high-altitude climate. Ruidoso is a great place to escape the heat and have some fun in the mountains. Here are some of the top summer outdoor activities in Ruidoso.
Read MoreTest out your skills by throwing an axe around in Ruidoso. Rally up your friends for the latest fun in Midtown: Axe Throwing at the Win Place & Show patio. Guided and family-friendly. Friday - Sunday, Noon to 5 pm, 1 hr/$30. Reserve a lane today >>
Read MoreWe’ve pulled together a list of some of Ruidoso’s favorite gift shops to help you find the perfect holiday gifts. Choose something special for yourself or someone you love. Discover friendly independent shops with unique jewelry, clothing, home decor, and skin care products, plus Southwestern turquoise, art, pottery, and New Mexico wine and spirits.
Read MoreAre you looking for things to do during your Ruidoso Thanksgiving getaway? From food and music to holiday events and outdoor adventure, here are some ways to enjoy your Ruidoso Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreWinter is nonstop fun in Ruidoso. Hit the slopes at Ski Apache, fly down the tubing hill at Ruidoso Winter Park, walk our Midtown shopping district, and celebrate the many events we have going on all season long. Here are five winter experiences you won’t want to miss.
Read MoreRuidoso is a melting pot for creative talent, where artists, performers, and musicians gather for a buzzing indie art movement. If you're looking for a place to access live music venues, unique art galleries, and festivals, come visit Ruidoso. Check out these venues, explore our Events Calendar, and never miss out.
Read MoreEvery Thursday night, it's Open Mic with Tyler Jones at Downshift Brewing Company Hidden Tap from 7 to 10 pm. Listen to Ruidoso's finest or showcase your own music. Check out local and visiting artists each week as they play their own hits, covers, test out new music, and more. Spoken word artist or comedian, join the fun! Visit Event Website >>
Read MoreCelebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is kicked off on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 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 MoreRuidoso Winter Park is excited to offer the only Mountain Coaster in New Mexico, boasting 5100 feet of waves, dips, and a 360-degree helix. Drivers control the speed of their cart with max speeds of 25mph, plus Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster boasts a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system to ensure each rider can enjoy their ride safely.
Read MoreComplementing the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Ride Ruidoso brings you the May 20, 2023, Spring Thunder concerts benefit event at Wingfield Park with live music performances, including headliner band Molly Hatchet and Metallica Tribute- Kill EM All, bike show, car show, and bike run. Buy Your Spring Thunder Tickets Today!
Read MoreEven with rising travel costs, people are raring to go and eager to splurge on dining out, mementos, nicer accommodations, and longer stays. Chances are you’re feeling it too. We’ve got you covered. Here are six reasons to put Ruidoso in your 2023 summer travel plans.
Read MorePut on your running shoes for the 5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 25, 2023, an annual fun Run-Walk on the Links Trail to support the Lincoln County Food Bank. Registration is at 8:30 am near the dog park at White Mountain Recreation Complex. The entrance fee is one or more cans of food.
Read MoreJoin the fun on Sundays at Enchanted Vine for live music every week, a community Farmer's and Crafts Market starting at 10 AM, with Noisy Water wine and Uncle Dick's Hard Ciders and Seltzer available, plus fun and games for the whole family!
Read MoreListed on the National Register of Historic Places, Monjeau Lookout was originally built in 1936, then reconstructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940. Its impressive stone structure managed to survive the 2012 Little Bear Fire, although the landscape is only now recovering. The drive is steep and adventurous, but camping is available nearby.
Read MoreFrom pristine high-mountain lakes and streams to sparkling reservoirs and meandering rivers, discover the best places to cast a line in Ruidoso.
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