Event Category: Family & Kids

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  Join The Lincoln County Humane Society for Wagfest 2026! Featuring an Ice Cream Krank-off, photo ops, pet costume contest, food trucks, local vendors, live music, and a pet parade, it’s four-legged fun you won’t want to miss! For location information, click here. Source: https://hslcnm.org/wagfest/

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Step into a timeless circus experience as Circus Classic brings the Big Top to Wingfield Park on May 5–6. Designed for all ages, this two-night event features a mix of traditional circus acts, acrobatics, and lighthearted entertainment in a lively, family-friendly setting. Arrive early to enjoy pre-show activities, including a small petting zoo with goats, […]

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is […]

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Step back in time and experience the magic of the medieval and Renaissance periods at the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Our team, made up of dedicated community members and led by OSO Productions, has worked hard to create an event that is both entertaining and educational. We have a variety of activities and vendors that […]

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Celebrate National Trails Day by giving back to the beautiful outdoor spaces that make Ruidoso special during this community trail clean-up hosted by the U.S. Forest Service in partnership with Ruidoso Parks and Recreation and EcoServants. Volunteers are invited to help clean and care for local trails while enjoying a morning outdoors with fellow nature […]

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Step into a morning of discovery at Bird Secrets, a family-friendly event at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum celebrating the natural beauty and birdlife of the Ruidoso area. Designed for curious minds of all ages, this interactive experience invites families to explore bird habitats through hands-on activities and creative projects. The museum will be transformed […]

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Kick off summer in Ruidoso with a splash! Memorial Day Weekend marks the opening of two favorite warm-weather attractions—the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake and the Ruidoso Municipal Swimming Pool. Whether you’re looking for high-energy lake fun or classic poolside cooling off, Opening Weekend is the perfect way to launch summer in the mountains. […]

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Can you escape before time runs out?  Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on Thursday, May 28, at 3:00 PM for the Dino Jungle Escape Room, a thrilling dinosaur-themed adventure designed for kids and teens! Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock in this action-packed challenge that puts your mystery-solving skills and […]

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Cool Summer Nights launches in Ruidoso for summer 2026 with a full season of FREE live outdoor music at Wingfield Park in the heart of Midtown. Formerly known as Under a Mountain Sky, the newly branded Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series features Friday night concerts from 6–8 p.m. each week from May 29 through […]

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Catch the Parade through Midtown beginning at 9:00 am Saturday morning. Then watch as the teams race their beds back to Wingfield Park for food, fun, and games for all ages. Following the race, there will be activities at the park!  All proceeds benefit the High Mountain Youth Project. Saturday, May 30, 2026 Costumed Parade of Beds […]

Catch TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) on the big screen as part of the Free Summer Kids Series at Sierra Cinema. This weekly summer series offers a fun, easy way for families to enjoy popular films together, with multiple showtimes throughout the day. It’s a great option for a midweek outing while school’s out. Admission […]

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Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, and smiles with children’s musician Andy Mason! Come sing, dance along on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11 AM — perfect for kids and families. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1517470683260278/