Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with a weekend of cool cars, hot chili, and a festive parade! Parade begins at the top of Sudderth & Mechem and finishes in front of Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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.
The Ruidoso Toss No Mas Community Clean Up will be held Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Wingfield Park Pavilion from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration begins at 12 pm. Trash bags, gloves, snack & drink will be provided. To learn more about youth fundraising opportunities, please call David at the Parks & Recreation Office at (575) 257-5030.
Join us for Midtown Trick-or-Treating and a Haunted Halloween at Wingfield Park on Monday October 31, 2018 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!
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.
Ruidoso Kite Festival
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 23, 2018 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
White Mountain Recreation Complex
Join us for free flying fun! Bring your own, purchase and build your own, and view kite demonstrations by professionals.
Join us for this fun and family-friendly event that brings our community together and raises vital funds to help the Alzheimer Society.
For 49 years, the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Association has hosted riders and enthusiasts in Ruidoso, NM for the Golden Aspen (Est. 1969) and AspenCash (Est. 1997) motorcycle rallies. In 2018, the father-son team of Humberto and Blayne Maldonado, both long-time Ruidoso residents and rally participants and supporters, have taken over the association from former owners Ron and Jill Andrews.
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..
The Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & Half Marathon) promote the multiple use trail system available at Grindstone Lake, Ruidoso, New Mexico in the Sacramento Mountains (6900 feet). Proceeds will benefit Ski Apache Adaptive Sports. Race starts & finishes at Wingfield Park (WP) in downtown Ruidoso. REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 500 RUNNERS
Come out and help The Ultimate Gift of Life honor deceased donor, Yank Kannady and raise awareness about organ donation. Register now
Lincoln County Soccer League will be hosting a British soccer camp this summer put on by Challenger Sports. The camps will be 5 days a week on the fields at White Mountain Sports Complex in Ruidoso, NM.
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!
Ruidoso Money Madness: June 15, 16, and 17 2018 @ Horton Gymnasium located at 134 Reese Drive. $4,000 CASH 💰 to First Place!
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.
Come and see the work of local artists Memorial Day weekend at our first Art In The Park event 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, June 9; Saturday July 7; and Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
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.
Are you 16 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? American Red Cross and the Village of Ruidoso is the best place to start. American Red Cross Training is March 19 - 22, 2018, 8 AM to 5 PM. All classes must be attended. Sign up today! - $120 / person. Ruidoso Parks & Rec: 575-257-5030
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.
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.
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.
2017 Ruidoso Baseball Camp. Location: White Mountain Complex- Ruidoso, NM | Ages: 6 & Older. Cost: $ 149.00 | View Details | Register Now ››
Join the fun and come out to watch this Pecos Professional League matchup between the Roswell Invaders and White Sands Pupfish at White Mountain Sports Complex. Game details and ticket sales, here.
