Enchanted Vine Halloween Party
Get ready for a wickedly good time at our Halloween Party at Enchanted Vine! Dress to impress (or distress!) for our costume contest, groove to live music, and sip on themed drink specials crafted to thrill your taste buds. Indulge in our playful candy and wine pairing experience—because Halloween isn’t just for the kids! Gather […]
Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat & Pumpkin Roll
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Ruidoso Midtown Association for Halloween in Ruidoso. 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! The roads will not […]
Family Fright Night @ Downshift Riverside
Boo! Join us at Downshift Brewing Co’s Riverside location on October 29th for a night of spooky family fun. You can look forward to music by DJ Vampyro, pumpkin carving, costume contests for the kids, face painting, scary good cocktails and more! Free pumpkin carving on the lower deck – pumpkin, supplies and clean up […]
Dia de los Muertos at Historic Lincoln
Lincoln community members are hosting the 11th annual town celebration of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead and Lincoln Historic Site plans to participate in celebrating this tradition to honor the Mexican settlers of the area. The community celebration includes live music, food vendors, and altars created by community members displayed throughout the historic […]
Grindstone Stables Sleigh Rides
Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through historic Upper Canyon! With jingle bells ringing and the horses breath fogging in the air, everyone is sure enjoy the crisp winter evenings while riding through the oldest part of Ruidoso . Sleigh Rides depart from Martha’s Fabrics’ parking lot. 101 Vision Dr. Located at the top of the […]
Flying J Ranch’s White Mountain Christmas
Ring in the holidays with the Flying J Wranglers! Get ready for a sensational Christmas extravaganza with loved ones, featuring a delicious ranch-style feast, topped off with an unforgettable Christmas Show! There’s plenty to do at the Ranch before supper! Prepare to be amazed by our extraordinary Holiday Light Display! Experience the thrill of holiday […]
Ice Skating
Did you hear the good news? The popular outdoor ice rink at Wingfield Park returns for the 2025-2026 winter season. Time to lace up your skates! A visitor Day Pass is $20, $12 for customers with their own skates, and a $20 season pass for Ruidoso residents. Ice Skating at Wingfield Park Operating Hours Opening […]
5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot
Put on your running shoes for the 5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 29, 2025, an annual fun Run-Walk on the Links Trail starting at 10:00 a.m.. This is the last run in the 2025 Ruidoso Run Series. The first 50 participants to sign in for the Run on the morning of November 29th […]
Inn of the Mountain Gods Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree lighting: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Celebrate the start of the holiday season during this free, family event at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Get a few holiday surprises from our Barnes & Noble® pop-up gift shop before snapping a few pictures of your kids with Santa. Treat yourself to complimentary cookies and hot cocoa […]
Path of Lights @ Inn of the Mountain of Gods
NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 31 Brighten up your holidays with a walk through our winter wonderland! Take in the bright lights, whimsical displays and beautiful scenery as you make magical memories with your friends and family. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult | Free […]
Christmas in the Park
Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park! The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with music, ice skating, and festive fun. Around 6:00 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a sleigh with Mayor Crawford to light the community Christmas tree. After the tree lighting, enjoy sleigh rides from Grindstone Stables, […]
Winterlight – A Magical Holiday Ballet Adventure
Step into a snow-kissed fairytale as brave Juliet Snow is swept into the magical Kingdom of Winterlight—a sparkling realm of frost fairies, toyland dancers, clockwork spirits, and stardust creatures. To restore the kingdom’s crown and bring the magic home, Juliet must follow the starlight, trust her heart, and dance with new friends along the way. […]
Festival of Lights Parade
Ruidoso’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Toys for Tots and encourages everyone to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Parade of Lights. During the parade, Toys […]
3rd Annual Downshift Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us at Downshift Riverside on Sunday, December 7th at 5 PM for our 3rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting! This event has something for the whole family. You can look forward to live music by the ENMU choir, Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, and more! For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1937499667169585/
A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol @ ENMU-Ruidoso
Step back in time to the golden age of radio! It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, and the small WOV radio station in Newark, New Jersey, is preparing to broadcast its annual holiday production, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. But with WWII raging overseas, the show must go on despite rationing, blackouts, and a few backstage surprises. When the […]















