Train for a rewarding summer job as a certified lifeguard. Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross offer Spring Break Lifeguard Training March 9–13, 2026, from 8 AM–5 PM at the Horton Complex Conference Room. Open to ages 16+. Learn lifesaving skills and get job-ready for summer.
Discover the Heart of Ruidoso at Midtown Market. Shop local every Saturday, June through October, from 9 am to 1 pm at Country Club Park in Midtown Ruidoso. Enjoy fresh New Mexico produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and regional wines in a lively, community-driven atmosphere. With special events all season, it’s a favorite stop for both locals and visitors.
Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship October 8–11, 2026, marking XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Elite athletes compete across high-altitude swim, bike, and trail run courses set around Grindstone Lake, while visitors enjoy race-week excitement, cool October weather, and Ruidoso’s distinctive mountain-town charm.
Join us for our annual Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 13, 2025. Come at 6:00 p.m. for a Drive-In showing of "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show at 8:15 p.m. This is a FREE public event. See you there!
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.
Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with music, ice skating, and holiday fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with Mayor Crawford for the tree lighting around 6 p.m., followed by sleigh rides, photos with Santa, and a chance for kids to receive a free toy. Lights on display through January 31, 2026.
The popular pop-up ice rink returns to Wingfield Park for the 2025–2026 winter season! Opening November 29, it’s fun for all ages with skating aids for kids. Day Pass $20 with skate rental or $12 with your own skates. Ruidoso residents can enjoy a $20 season pass. Don’t miss this festive winter favorite!
Join the fun at Ruidoso’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 29, 2025! The final race in the Ruidoso Run Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Links Trail. The first 50 runners have the chance to receive a free T-shirt and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the White Mountain Recreation Complex.
Please come help us honor our Veterans on Thursday, November 11, 2025, at 10:30 am at the Ruidoso Community Center with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.
Bring the kids to Midtown for safe Trick-or-Treating and fun Halloween events. There will be fun for the whole family with candy and a costume contest for children 17 and younger. Plus, pumpkin carving, pumpkin roll, coffin race, candy, and much more. See you there!
Join the Toss No Mas Cleanup hosted by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wingfield Park. Youth groups and sports leagues can earn $10 per member for groups of 10 or more. Trash bags, gloves, drinks, and hot dogs will be provided. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Call 575-257-5030 for details and help keep Ruidoso beautiful!
Join Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a magical full-moon evening at White Sands National Park! Enjoy hiking, stargazing, and stunning dune views. Four sessions available with limited ADA-accessible bus seating. No pets or alcohol. Bring layers, a flashlight, and your camera! Registration opens June 8, 2025, and closes the day before each session: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall festival!
Join us for Ruidoso's very own Kite Festival, including professional flyers, food vendors, and kite displays. Come out and fly your own or build one in our kite assembly booth. FREE to attend! Fun for all ages.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a magical full-moon evening at White Sands National Park! Enjoy hiking, stargazing, and stunning dune views. Four sessions available with limited ADA-accessible bus seating. No pets or alcohol. Bring layers, a flashlight, and your camera! Registration opens June 8, 2025, and closes the day before each session: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Join the Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs at Wingfield Park on August 23, 2025. Celebrate the 11th anniversary with a Half Marathon Heavy (13.8 miles), 8.5 miles, and 4 miles. Events start at 7:00 AM. Proceeds benefit All-Season Adaptive Sports. Top finishers qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. Enjoy commemorative swag, cake, and a post-race party. Register now!
If you are a dog lover or someone who wants to show their support for the Humane Society of Lincoln County, we hope you will join us at the Pooch Pool Party this year. $4 per dog with proof of vaccinations.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a magical full-moon evening at White Sands National Park! Enjoy hiking, stargazing, and stunning dune views. Four sessions available with limited ADA-accessible bus seating. No pets or alcohol. Bring layers, a flashlight, and your camera! Registration opens June 8, 2025, and closes the day before each session: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Dive into summer fun with a poolside screening of Luca at the Ruidoso Public Pool on July 31! Doors open at 6 PM, and the movie starts at 8 PM. Admission is just $2 for everyone over age 3. Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation, this family-friendly event includes snacks and drinks for sale. Bring your floaties and enjoy a magical movie night under the stars! Kids under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 575-257-5030.
Ruidoso Runfest returns July 18–19 with two days of races and celebration! Friday’s 5K and Kids 1K take place at Wingfield Park, followed by live music and a beer garden. Saturday’s Marathon, Half, and 47K/50K have moved to Fort Stanton. Enjoy high-altitude trails, great community vibes, and virtual race options through August 31.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a magical full-moon evening at White Sands National Park! Enjoy hiking, stargazing, and stunning dune views. Four sessions available with limited ADA-accessible bus seating. No pets or alcohol. Bring layers, a flashlight, and your camera! Registration opens June 8, 2025, and closes the day before each session: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Young soccer players in Ruidoso can train like the pros at the Challenger International Summer Soccer Camp! Led by top coaches from the U.S. and abroad, this dynamic camp blends skill-building with international training techniques. Programs include TinyTykes (ages 3-5), a Half Day Program (ages 5-14), and an optional Overtime session. Don’t miss this exciting summer experience—register now at https://challenger.configio.com/pd/257472!
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.
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the Run White & Blue 5K Color Run and Walk—part of the Run Ruidoso 2025 race series! Registration is $25; check-in starts at 7 AM. Bring a nonperishable item for the Lincoln County Food Bank. First 50 to sign in get a free T-shirt; first 70 finishers earn medals. All ages welcome. Register online via the Activities & Programs tab. Color, community, and a cause—don’t miss it!
Join us for a second week of nature, exploration, and new friends! Campers ages 7–12 will enjoy fishing, hiking, archery, kite flying, a space museum field trip, fire station tour, and more. Outdoor skills and active play come together in this fun-filled camp. Space is limited to 20. $65/week. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab!
Join us for a week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! Campers will fish, hike, practice survival and orienteering skills, play outdoor sports, visit the zoo and space museum, tour a fire station, and cool off at the pool. Hands-on fun and learning, limited to 20 campers. $65/week. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab!
Ruidoso hosts New Mexico’s first-ever Pro Disc Golf Association Major Championship! The Tim Selinske US Masters, presented by Innova, runs May 8-11, 2025, featuring top professional and amateur players nationwide. Spectators can enjoy live tournament action at Grindstone Park, Moon Mountain, Oso Canyon, and Alto Lake. Don’t miss this historic event! Learn More —>
Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on April 27, 2025, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Food and prize giveaways for volunteers. Registration begins at 12:30 pm. Gloves, vests, bags, and t-shirts are provided.
Hop into spring with two fun-filled events on Saturday, April 19, 2025! 🐰 Lace up for the 6th Annual 5K Bunny Run/Walk at Cedar Creek—race starts at 7:00 AM, check-in at 5:45 AM. 🥚 New this year: The Easter Egg Hunt hops over to Wingfield Park (300 Center St.) and begins at 10:00 AM sharp! Don’t miss out—register today!
Join us for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. This event completes one lap around the Links Walking Trail and is the first of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2025 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today!
Come out to watch the longest-running tournament in the state of New Mexico and one of the top-rated courses in the state at the 35th New Mexico State Disc Golf Championships, a PDGA Sanctioned B-tier event, at Grindstone Park on August 23-25, 2024. Online registration closes on August 4th, 2024 at 6:01 PM.
Pile everyone into the car and experience the Ruidoso Christmas Light Driving Tour to see some of the best, brightest, and most beautiful holiday light shows put on by Ruidoso area residents. Download the Ruidoso mobile app for iOS and Android today and help choose the winners of the 2023 Best Ruidoso Holiday Lights Displays challenge. Don't miss the fun!
The end of summer is near and we think you deserve a party! Celebrate back to school with a splash at the Grindstone Lake Wibit Water Park! This event is FREE.
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