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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Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum during this free family-friendly event in Midtown Ruidoso. Enjoy hands-on Colonial America-inspired crafts and activities including tin punching, basket making, stenciling, and painting a fabric quilt square that will become part of a commemorative museum quilt. Perfect for families, children, […]

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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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Celebrate the 4th at Enchanted Vine with live music, great food, & a fun day for the whole family. 11 AM – 7 PM Live music by Sage Gentlewing & The Mammoth Cults Hot dog cookout, specialty drinks, beer, & wine flights For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/enchantedvinenm  

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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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Young chess players of all skill levels are invited to join the Chess Wizards Camp at Ruidoso Public Library for a fun-filled week of strategy, learning, and interactive activities. This engaging camp introduces students to the classic game of chess while teaching tournament play, teamwork, strategy, and creative variations in a safe and encouraging environment. […]