Event Category: Outdoor Events

Bring $10 worth of non-perishable food items and receive a FREE tubing ticket ($38 value) or FREEE Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster ticket ($25 value). You can bring as much food as you wish to donate to receive multiple tickets. Learn more about Food 4 Kids at https://www.lincolncountyfood4kids.org/ For location information, click here. Source: https://ruidosowinterpark.com/events/

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Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum during Lula’s Garden Family Day on March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free, family-friendly event honors Lula Robinson Wingfield, a pioneer and builder whose love of the land helped shape one of Ruidoso’s most cherished historic homes. Inspired by a vintage […]

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Celebrate spring at Wingfield Park during Ruidoso’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt — a free, family-friendly community event. More than 6,000 eggs will be spread throughout the park across four age group areas. Prize eggs will be hidden within each group, and winners may claim prizes at the Parks & Recreation tent. Please arrive before 10:00 […]

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Bonito Lake Tour – Lincoln County Date and Time: Sat, Apr 11, 2026; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Event Organizers: John Pijawka jastro@windstream.net We’ll visit Bonito Lake and Blue Hole via the abandoned West Lake Campground owned by the City of Alamogordo and currently managed by the New Mexico Game and Fish “OPEN GATE” Program. We’ll be hiking […]

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Come join in the fun in Capitan, NM and celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday and the 50th anniversary of Smokey Bear Historical Park! This free event includes fire prevention & conservation tables, a hometown parade, the annual firefighter challenge, food, vendors, family-friendly activities, games & more! May 1-2,10am-4pm For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1855262838685312

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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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Join a nationwide effort to keep communities clean, green, and beautiful right here in Ruidoso. As part of the annual Great American Cleanup—one of the country’s largest community improvement programs—you’re invited to spend an afternoon making a meaningful impact alongside fellow volunteers. Hosted by Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and the Parks & Recreation Department, this event […]

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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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The Long Dog DerbyThe Worlds Richest Weenie Dog Race One of our favorite events of the year is back at Jacks Backstage. Last year we had to cancel because of a weather threat and it flat out broke our hearts. This year we made sure to give the Long Dog Derby plenty of breathing room […]

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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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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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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 […]