Chess Wizards Camp returns to the Ruidoso Public Library July 13–17 with a half-day morning session for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Campers will learn chess strategy, teamwork, tournament play, and creative variations while enjoying fun activities in a welcoming environment. Online registration begins June 1 »

Join the afternoon session of Chess Wizards Camp at the Ruidoso Public Library July 13–17. Open to Kindergarten through 8th Grade students, this interactive camp teaches chess strategy, tournament play, teamwork, and creative game variations in a fun and welcoming setting. Online registration begins June 1 »

Celebrate National Cherry Day with Thursday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing Company’s Midtown Taproom. Enjoy an evening of fun questions, craft beer, and friendly competition beginning at 6:30 PM. Outside food is welcome.

Enjoy a Friday night of live music at Downshift Brewing Co’s Riverside with two incredible acts! Texas guitarist Dave Millsap takes the stage at 5 PM, bringing Grammy-nominated blues and rock flair from years touring with legends. Then at 7:30 PM, don’t miss SPiVEY, delivering a genre-defying one-man show that blends folk, rock, electronic, and more.

Texas/Red Dirt artist Caleb Barr performs live at Downshift Brewing Company – Hidden Tap in Ruidoso on July 17, 2026, from 6–9 PM. Based in Lubbock, Barr delivers authentic Red Dirt country with heartfelt lyrics and West Texas grit. Enjoy live music and craft brews in Midtown.

FREE live outdoor concert featuring Thomas Michael Riley at Wingfield Park in Midtown Ruidoso.

Oso Productions presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) on July 17 at the Enchanted Vine Barn in Alto. Watch three performers race through all 37 Shakespeare plays in a hilarious, fast-paced comedy filled with audience participation, slapstick, and theatrical mayhem. Tickets »

The Sierra Club invites you on a guided hike along Eagle Creek Trail at Alto Lake, Sat. Nov. 8 (9 AM–12 PM). Enjoy an easy 2-mile walk through pine forest with chances to see wildlife, plus insights on Ruidoso’s water system and hydrology. Group limited to 10, no dogs. Register by July 16, 2026, at riograndesierraclub.org/calendar.

Enjoy live music by Gary Gorence at Bonito Valley Brewing Company in historic Lincoln, NM, on Saturday, July 18, from 3–6 p.m. Hear a mix of roots, blues, country rock, and Southern rock while enjoying locally crafted beer and delicious corndogs from The Wiener Wagon.

Chris Baker returns to Downshift Brewing Company’s Hidden Tap on July 18 for an evening of live music, craft beer, and family-friendly fun. The Las Cruces singer-songwriter is known for his original songs, engaging performances, and signature live looping style that creates a rich, full sound. Join friends and family for a memorable summer night in Ruidoso.