Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Mammoth Cults perform for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, July 24, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Thomas Michael Riley performs for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, July 17, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Red Light Cameras perform for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, July 10, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Run White & Blue 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10 AM on The Links Trail in Ruidoso. Part of the Run Ruidoso race series, this all-ages event welcomes runners and walkers alike. Bring nonperishable food donations to support the Lincoln County Food Bank and start your holiday with community spirit. Register online via the Activities & Programs tab. Color, community, and a cause—don’t miss it!

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the All American Tailgate on July 3 at White Mountain Sports Complex. Enjoy live music from Doso Dirtbags and Parker Ryan, family games, disc golf, tailgating, and a spectacular drone light show. Parking opens at 4:00 p.m. Bring your own gas grill and favorite cookout foods for this family-friendly community celebration.

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a FREE Doso Dirtbags concert during the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series. Venue Change: This performance will now take place at the White Mountain Sports Complex as part of the All American Tailgate Party on Friday, July 3, from 5:00–7:00 PM. Enjoy live music, tailgate festivities, and a fun-filled holiday weekend.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Daron Kahlich performs for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, June 26, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Moksi performs for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, June 19, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

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.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Zach Aaron performs for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, June 12, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Join the U.S. Forest Service, Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, and EcoServants for a National Trails Day Clean-Up in Ruidoso on June 6. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help care for local trails while enjoying a community day outdoors. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Wingfield Park as Dave Hamilton performs for the 2026 Cool Summer Nights Summer Music Series on Friday, June 5, from 6–8 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music in the heart of Midtown Ruidoso. Hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department.

Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on May 3, 2026, 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.

Don’t miss the first annual WagFest 2026 at Wingfield Park in Ruidoso on May 2 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring a Pet Parade, Pet Costume Contest, live music by Cody Jones, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun. A sweet new spring tradition for dog lovers and visitors alike!

The 3rd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run takes place April 25, 2026, at Grindstone Lake. Choose a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile family run starting from the Upper Parking Lot. Open to all ages and abilities. This event is part of the Run Ruidoso 2026 race series.

Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for a free Easter Egg Hunt at Wingfield Park on April 4 at 10:00 AM. Over 6,000 eggs, prize eggs, and family-friendly fun await. Arrive early — the hunt begins sharp at 10:00 AM. Open to the public.

Celebrate spring at the 2026 Easter Bunny Run on Saturday, April 4 at Cedar Creek Trails in Ruidoso. The 7:00 AM run/walk is open to all ages. Registration is $25. The first 50 participants may receive a free T-shirt, and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. Online registration is preferred. Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. 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 2026 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today!

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.

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!