Come out and help The Ultimate Gift of Life honor deceased donor, Yank Kannady and raise awareness about organ donation. Register now

Come and see the work of local artists at Art in the Park in Wingfield Park located near the Midtown Shopping District. Free to artists, residents and visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Additional Art in the Park events are set for Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.

Mark your calendars for June 24, 2018 as we get set to hit the roads of Ruidoso New Mexico! And as an added bonus, Ruidoso will be having its 1st Annual Brewdoso after the races! 

Lace up those running shoes and get those buns in gear for the 36th Schlotzsky’s Bun Run! The Bun Run is the perfect race for casual runners and serious racers! And don’t forget the kids and pets! Kids are welcome to sign up for the 5K, but if they aren’t quite ready they can run the kids only 1K! 

Come and see the work of local artists at Art in the Park in Wingfield Park located near the Midtown Shopping District. Free to artists, residents and visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Additional Art in the Park dates are set for Saturday July 7 and Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.

Break out the small rods and reels for young anglers to tests their skills. Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso will be teeming with activity the morning of June 2, 2018, as children line the shore to try out their casting arms.

Join us for this fun nighttime event. Registration starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Grindstone Lake Disc-Golf Course at 509 Resort Drive. 20 Dollars per Player (Included 1 Glow in the Dark Disc).

Help us to create positive change and lasting impact in Ruidoso by joining our 2018 Great American Cleanup, a nationwide community improvement program.

Ride spectacular, purpose-built mountain bike trails while staging from a great sheltered camping area. The event is right in town with easy access to Ruidoso restaurants, hotels, and services. Seriously, you could roll to the start from several hotels in Ruidoso.  Come see why everyone raves about the Grindstone Lake trail system!

Scotts Pitch Hit & Run is a FREE, exciting skills event providing boys & girls the opportunity to compete in four levels of competition including Team Championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game!

Families and children of all ages are invited to join our community Easter Egg Hunt to search for Easter Eggs at Cedar Creek Campground while enjoying fire engine rides and a visit with the Easter Bunny and Smokey Bear.

Join us for a good ole' fashioned March Madness basketball tournament right here in Ruidoso! Men's and Women's teams welcomed. Sign up now. 

Join us for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. 

Come solo or bring a friend for this holiday ping pong tournament held annually at the Ruidoso Community Center. Sign up at Ruidoso Public Library, Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, or by calling 575-258-3704. No entry fee. Free refreshments.

Please come out and kick off the Christmas Season while viewing the beautiful Christmas lights put up by the Parks and Recreation Department.  Enjoy Christmas carolers, music, sleigh rides, and don’t miss your visit with Santa Claus.

Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights–Parade of Lights starts at 5:30 pm from the corner of Sudderth and Mechem through Midtown, down to the Chamber of Commerce.

5K - Run/Walk the Links at White Mountain Recreation Complex, between the Dog Park and the Tennis Courts.  Bring "One" (or more) can of food to support the Lincoln County Food Bank.  No Pre-registration.
 

Join us for Midtown Trick-or-Treating and a Haunted Halloween at Wingfield Park on Monday October 31, 2017 from 3 - 5 PM. There's a costume contest for children 17 and younger. Pumpkin carving, glow necklace, candy and much more. See you there!

The Toss No Mas Community Clean Up will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Two RIvers Park, Lions Pavilion from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.Trash bags, gloves, snack & drink will be provided. To learn more about youth fundraising opportunities, please call David at the Parks & Recreation Officeat (575) 257-5030.

Ruidoso's celebration of the fall season includes a parade through mid-town, an arts and crafts fair, a rod run and car show, and the New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off.

Build & fly your own kite, food & drinks, and kite demonstrations at the White Mountain Sports Complex.

The event is a very challenging 100 mile century ride beginning at an elevation of 6,900 ft and touring through one of the most scenic and challenging cycling routes in New Mexico. Several climbs of 8% are on the route. This is a mountainous route for intermediate to advanced cyclists with 100k and 45 and 20 mile courses also available. 

So, which can you do better? Punt, pass or kick? Show us what you have and see if you have what it takes to get to the national finals! The contest, held at White Mountain Sports Complex on Sunday, September 17, 2017, is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. 

Bring your pooch to the pool for some doggie paddle fun! The Ruidoso Municipal Pool closes for the summer with a fun-filled Dog Days of Summer Pooch Party and Donation Event for the Ruidoso Humane Society. Swimming is exclusively for dogs and their owners.