Cool down with trivia and Creamsicles! Celebrate the invention of the Popsicle with a night of brain-teasing fun. Assemble your team and compete for the title of Smartest People in the World—trivia starts at 6:30 PM and winners get Creamsicles! Enjoy $10 growler fills from Lost Hiker and bring your own bites for a sweet (and smart) summer evening.

Don't miss Dallas Burrow live at Wingfield Park on August 15, 2025, from 6-8 PM. Enjoy this free outdoor concert as part of the "Under a Mountain Sky" Summer Outdoor Music Series presented by the Village of Ruidoso. Bring your loved ones and soak in the music under the stars!

Discover the heart of Ruidoso at Midtown Market, Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, June–October at Country Club Park. Shop fresh local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and regional wines. Enjoy live music, community vibes, and seasonal events in a vibrant setting. A must-visit for locals and visitors alike!

RACING SUSPENDED for 2025 due to flood damage. Select races, including the All American Futurity, Derby, and Oaks, have been relocated to Albuquerque Downs. Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com

Join us for this FREE concert featuring Phil Hamilton to kick off the XTERRA World Championship festivities!

Get ready to rock at Downshift Brewing Company—Riverside, where Doso Dirtbags Live at 6:00 PM. Their unique blend of mountain country, punk, blues, and Irish music guarantees an unforgettable experience.

Chris Baker is back at Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 6-9 PM. Bring the family and enjoy craft beer & live music! This Las Cruces native is a singer-songwriter of the best variety. With covers and originals enhanced by his signature loops, his shows are always a can't miss!

Country legend Lee Greenwood performs live at Spencer Theater Sat, Aug 16 at 8 PM! Hear hits like “Dixie Road,” “Fools Gold,” & “God Bless the U.S.A.” with his full band. Tickets $76–$79. Dine before the show: chicken piccata buffet ($25) or veal scallopini in the Founders Room ($55) at 6 PM. A night of country classics and patriotic pride! Buy Tickets »

Join Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside on August 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an evening of live music featuring nationally touring artist Sean Harrison and local favorite Tyler Jones. Sean Harrison, known for his humorous and self-mocking Country songs, blends Country, Americana, Folk, Rock, and Blues. Enjoy his acclaimed debut album "Halfway from Nashville". Don't miss this night of great music and brews!

Catch legendary blues artist Johnny Nicholas live at Downshift Brewing Company – Riverside on August 21 at 6PM. Known for his soulful blend of blues, Texas swing, and Louisiana roots, Nicholas brings decades of Americana storytelling and sound. Don’t miss this free evening of great music, cold beer, and riverside vibes in Ruidoso.

Aloha, trivia fans! Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Statehood Day—an official holiday since 1959—with island vibes, friendly competition, and your favorite Hawaiian shirt or lei. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, so gather your team and get festive! Enjoy $10 growler fills from Lost Hiker and BYO bites to keep the good times (and answers) flowing.

He's back! A can't-miss experience, SPiVEY is like nothing you've heard before. Catch him at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside on August 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Don't miss Esther Rose live at Wingfield Park on August 22, 2025, from 6-8 PM. Enjoy this free outdoor concert as part of the "Under a Mountain Sky" Summer Outdoor Music Series presented by the Village of Ruidoso. Bring your loved ones and soak in the music under the stars!

Discover the heart of Ruidoso at Midtown Market, Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, June–October at Country Club Park. Shop fresh local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and regional wines. Enjoy live music, community vibes, and seasonal events in a vibrant setting. A must-visit for locals and visitors alike!