Event Category: Family & Kids

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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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Prehistoric chaos is coming to the library!  Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 AM for Sketchasaurus Rex, a wildly fun dinosaur-themed puppet adventure from Rocky Mountain Puppets! Get ready for laughs, surprises, and interactive storytelling as larger-than-life puppet characters bring the prehistoric world to life in the most […]

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Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 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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Friday, June 19 at 7pm Adults $18 • Children $10 Auditions: Monday, June 15th at 9 a.m. sharp Spencer Theater is calling for 50 to 60 young actors age 6-17 to participate in this summer’s Missoula Children’s Theatre musical, Cinderella! Auditions: Monday, June 15th at 9 am sharp! (arrive by 8:30am) Buy Tickets For location information, […]

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In this interactive event, families will get up close and personal with millions of years of history. The showcase features a stunning array of ancient fossils, colorful minerals, and beautifully preserved pieces of petrified wood. Best of all, this is a hands-on experience! Kids and adults alike will have the unique opportunity to touch fossils, […]

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Come see 150 drones take flight in a patriotic-themed aerial drone show featuring a 300-foot-tall Statue of Liberty, fireworks, an eagle, and other iconic American images. Meet family and friends for a pre-show tailgate and enjoy FREE family-friendly activities and entertainment starting at 5:00 PM. 9:00 pm:  Drone Show Source: https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/calendar-of-events/all-american-tailgate-and-drone-light-show-1

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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 […]

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Celebrate pop culture, cosplay, gaming, comics, and fandom at the second annual R2Doso Comic Con in Ruidoso on October 17–18, 2026. This two-day convention brings together artists, actors, voice actors, illustrators, pop culture vendors, cosplay enthusiasts, and gamers for a weekend of entertainment and community fun. Guests can explore vendor booths, meet featured guests, enjoy […]