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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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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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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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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Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 6, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there! Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, […]

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Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Enjoy a day filled with living history as Fort Stanton hosts its annual Fort Stanton LIVE event featuring costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars eras. Enjoy captivating demonstrations, engaging presentations, and lively music that bring history to life. Explore a diverse array […]

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Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza – Ruidoso, NM Saturday August 22, 2026 The Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the high country of southern New Mexico. Set beneath the towering slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, runners and their burro partners take on a true mountain challenge in one […]

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From October 8–11, 2026, Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship, celebrating XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Athletes will take on high-altitude swimming, biking, and trail running against the rugged beauty of Grindstone Lake and Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can enjoy race-week festivities, small-town hospitality, and Ruidoso’s rich Old West heritage Learn More >> About XTERRA XTERRA is […]