Event Category: Local Happenings

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Dave Millsap — 4 PMTexas guitarist Dave Millsap has played alongside Delbert McClinton, Bobby Whitlock, Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill, Boz Scaggs and plenty more. He also spent years playing guitar for Delbert McClinton and earned a Grammy nomination for *Live from Austin*. Old Friends — 7 PM Come grab a beer and hang […]

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We are STOKED to welcome KILLER KEYZ back to the Patina Lounge stage! If you’ve caught these guys before, you already know. If you haven’t, Friday October 2 is your chance. Killer Keyz Dueling Pianos isn’t a sit-down-and-watch kind of show. It’s loud, interactive, ridiculous and completely driven by the crowd.  YOU request the songs. YOU […]

Apenfest 2026 – October 3, 2026 Parade at 10 am Wingfield Park Craft Beer and Wine Festival 11 am to 6 pm C​​elebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with a festive parade in Midtown Ruidoso and a festival in Wingfield Park! AspenFest, Ruidoso’s annual fall celebration, the first weekend in October, allows residents and visitors alike to […]

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Menopause The Musical SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Showtime 2pm, $36-$69 Public Buffet • Fried Catfish at Noon, $25 Founders Dinner • Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/ Mushroom Mustard Sauce at Noon, $55 Winner of 54 Tony Awards® The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs […]

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Friends of the Historic Lincoln Site Lincoln After Dark and Music Festival We’re excited to announce the next Lincoln After Dark event! Come see live actors telling the stories of Lincoln’s wild frontier past from 7-9, and come early to see a screening of the 1966 film Billy the Kid vs Dracula, showing in the […]

These all-level yoga classes are designed to balance body, mind, and spirit—helping you arrive grounded, energized, and ready for the intense weekend ahead. Join Gillian for a thoughtfully guided practice that blends stretching and strengthening with mindful breath and focus. Each class invites you to tune in to what your body and mind need in […]

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Join this FREE guided community hike led by experienced local guides from Happy Hiker, offering a memorable way to explore the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Blanca Mountains. Kick off XTERRA World Championship week with a free guided hike through one of Ruidoso’s favorite mountain landscapes. Led by experienced local guides from Happy Hiker, this […]

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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 About XTERRA XTERRA is the world’s leading […]

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Competing in the XTERRA World Championship? Take your race week beyond the course with the XTERRA Ruidoso Shop Hop. Throughout championship week, registered XTERRA World Championship athletes can enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers at participating Midtown Ruidoso businesses by presenting their official XTERRA race credentials. Discover locally owned boutiques, outdoor outfitters, gift shops, galleries, […]

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A welcoming evening that brings the Ruidoso community and XTERRA athletes together to mark the start of World Championship week and the celebration of 30 years of off-road adventure. With local flavors, regional entertainment and opening remarks, the ceremony sets the tone for a historic weekend. As race week begins, the XTERRA Family is invited […]

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Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Blanca Mountains alongside fellow XTERRA athletes, families and friends during a guided hike led by local outdoor enthusiasts. Open to all ages and abilities, these community hikes offer a meaningful way to connect with nature and each other while exploring the landscapes that define Ruidoso. For location information, […]

Celebrate the athletes, champions, and community behind the 2026 XTERRA World Championship during two evenings of awards, local food, live music, and shared race-week memories. Full-distance athletes will be recognized Saturday evening, followed by an XTERRA After Party with music and dancing. On Sunday, the Youth World Championship athletes will take the podium during the […]

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Switchfoot & Anberlin Switchfoot and Anberlin under the mountain lights in Ruidoso is about to turn into one of those nights people talk about for years. The kind of sing-your-heart-out, lose-your-voice, hands-in-the-air show that takes you straight back to the best years of your life while still feeling massive right now. This isn’t just another […]