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4th Annual Festival of Trees Auction
Nov
21
5:30 PM17:30

4th Annual Festival of Trees Auction

  • Anejo Cantina at Ruidoso Downs Race Track (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don't miss the opportunity to embrace the spirit of giving and create lasting memories at this heartwarming and festive annual fundraiser event for Lincoln County Santa's Helpers. Enjoy musical performances, savor delicious hors d'oeuvres, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Your generous contributions will help make the holiday season brighter for families in need.

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Ruidoso Turkey Trot
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00

Ruidoso Turkey Trot

  • White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Put on your running shoes for the 5K Ruidoso Turkey Trot, an annual fun Run-Walk on the Links Trail to support the Lincoln County Food Bank. This is the final race of the Run Ruidoso 2024 season. $20 registration fee via Civic Rec (under the Activities & Programs tab)

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Christmas Tree Lighting at Inn of the Mountain Gods
Dec
1
1:00 PM13:00

Christmas Tree Lighting at Inn of the Mountain Gods

  • Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the start of the Christmas season at Inn of the Mountain Gods with a free family event. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and a Barnes & Noble® pop-up gift shop. Capture memories with Santa from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, then listen to the Eastern New Mexico University™ choir's carol performance at 6:15 pm. The event concludes with a festive Christmas tree lighting at 7:00 pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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High-End Bourbon Auction at Win, Place, and Show
Dec
7
11:00 AM11:00

High-End Bourbon Auction at Win, Place, and Show

Join the 6th Annual Win Place & Show Bourbon Auction on December 7, 2024! Enjoy a flight of 3 hand-selected bourbons, crafted appetizers by Chef Mashon Swenor, and exclusive auction offerings. Space is limited—reserve now! Call Mike at 505-330-3578 or email wpsruidoso@gmail.com. Visit winplaceandshowbar.com for updates. Don’t miss this spirited event!

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Santa Paws: Holiday Photos with Santa at Humane Society Lincoln County
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Santa Paws: Holiday Photos with Santa at Humane Society Lincoln County

  • Humane Society Lincoln County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Santa Paws on December 7, 12–3 pm, for holiday pet photos with Santa by photographer Sarah Matula. A $20 donation is suggested, with proceeds supporting homeless animals. Help make a difference while creating festive memories!

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Festival of Lights After Party at Wingfield Park
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Festival of Lights After Party at Wingfield Park

After enjoying the Festival of Lights Parade in Midtown, head over to Wingfield Park for a free Festival of Lights After Party. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be food, drinks, winter activities for the kids, ice skating, and more. Be sure to join the fun!

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2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Dec
8
4:00 PM16:00

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside

  • Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Downshift Brewing Company for the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8th at 4 PM! Enjoy live music by the ENMU choir, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, cookie decorating, drink specials, and more. This free, family-friendly event at Riverside is open to the public—don’t miss a festive evening for all ages!

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Holiday Market at Enchanted Vine Barn
Dec
14
to Dec 15

Holiday Market at Enchanted Vine Barn

  • Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Market on December 14-15, 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM at Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery in Alto, NM. Enjoy live music and festive treats like mulled wine and hot chocolate, and shop for unique gifts from local vendors. Don’t miss Santa, available for photos from 12-4 PM. It’s the perfect place to find special holiday treasures. 

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Christmas Drone Show and Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Recreation Complex
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Drone Show and Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Recreation Complex

  • White Mountain Recreation Complex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don’t miss the annual Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 14, 2024. Come at 6:00 for a Drive-In showing of "Fred Clause” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show. This is a FREE public event. See you there!

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The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater
Dec
21
to Dec 22

The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater

  • Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

STARRING THE RUIDOSO ACADEMY OF BALLET AND DANCE. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky's world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snowflake Fairies to life! This opulent coming-of-age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! BUY TICKETS Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, December, 22 at 2 pm. • $39

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Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center

  • Ruidoso Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Embrace the season and join the Ruidoso Valley Greeters for a timeless and treasured tradition, the Christmas Jubilee, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Admission is only $5.00 and active military members are free. Learn more at RuidosoChristmasJubilee.com

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10th Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration in Historic Lincoln
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

10th Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration in Historic Lincoln

  • Lincoln, NM, 88338 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don't miss this lively annual community Day of the Dead celebration in Lincoln, NM. Come and join the fun with live music, dance, family activities, face painting, altar offerings, arts and crafts, and food and drink. This community event is free to the public.

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Graveyard Party at Downshift Brewing Company Hidden Tap
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

Graveyard Party at Downshift Brewing Company Hidden Tap

  • Downshift Brewing Company Hidden Tap (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did zombody say party? JoinDownshift Hidden Tap on Friday, November 1st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a Zombie themed thriller night. You can look forward to music by DJ Big Daddy, various costume contests and scary good drink specials. This event is 21+. Buy Tickets >>

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Family Fright Night at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Oct
30
5:00 PM17:00

Family Fright Night at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside

  • Downshift Brewing Company Riverside (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside on October 30th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You can look forward to live music, the best kids costume contest, the best group costume contest, pumpkin carving, scary good drink specials, and more. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Family Fright Night!

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Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
Oct
30
3:00 PM15:00

Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll

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!

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Halloween Trunk or Treat  and Costume Contest at Enchanted Vine Barn
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00

Halloween Trunk or Treat and Costume Contest at Enchanted Vine Barn

Join Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery on Sunday, October 27, for a spooktacular Halloween Party from 11 AM to 10 PM. Enjoy an all-day artisan market, pumpkin carving, and Trunk or Treat from 2 PM to 4 PM. A costume contest will take place at 4:30 PM, with live music throughout the day. Bring the family for a fun-filled Halloween celebration with food, drinks, and festive activities!

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Smokey Bear Stampede
Jul
3
to Jul 6

Smokey Bear Stampede

  • Lincoln County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Eight rodeos in four days! The nation’s largest open rodeo weekend includes four nightly rodeos, a two-day ranch rodeo, a youth ranch rodeo, a kid’s rough stock rodeo, a cook-off, kids’ events, and nightly dances. On July 4th, enjoy a full day of Independence celebration with a campfire Dutch oven competition, mutton bustin’, steer riding, evening rodeo, live music, and dance. You don’t want to miss this annual 4th of July celebration! smokeybearstampede.com

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Opening Weekend: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake
May
25
to May 26

Opening Weekend: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake

Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, opens for the summer season on May 25, 2024. The floating, inflatable platform is perfect for family fun, birthday parties, and special events. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass with swimming, boating, fishing, disc golf, and more available at Grindstone Lake, in the heart of Ruidoso.

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Easter Bash at Enchanted Vine Barn
Mar
31
12:00 PM12:00

Easter Bash at Enchanted Vine Barn

Guests are invited to join the festivities on March 31st, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM MDT for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt starting at noon! Live music from Delaney and Valorie will entertain from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, while guests can also indulge in our fabulous mimosa bar. Hop on over and make memories at Enchanted Vine Barn!

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Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek
Mar
30
6:30 AM06:30

Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek

Come out and join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for their annual Bunny Walk/Run and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Cedar Creek, the second of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2024 series. This year the Easter Bunny will leave treats for the runners to collect in their race bags. The registration fee is $30. Register Online Today! (Under the Activities & Programs tab)

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A Sherlock Carol - A Theatrical Fusion of Mystery and Holiday Magic
Dec
21
to Dec 23

A Sherlock Carol - A Theatrical Fusion of Mystery and Holiday Magic

  • Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This unique and enchanting production seamlessly weaves together the worlds of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and the timeless charm of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a magical holiday tradition. Bring your family, friends, and loved ones for an evening of entertainment, laughter, and heartfelt moments. Book your tickets now >>

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ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir Winter Concert
Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir Winter Concert

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir presents "Sounds of the Season," a holiday concert on December 10, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. featuring songs such as "Carol of the Bells," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "White Christmas," "Jingle Bell Rock" and much more, including a sing-along for the audience!

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Annual Live Nativity in Lincoln
Dec
9
5:30 PM17:30

Annual Live Nativity in Lincoln

Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with warmth, wonder, and the spirit of the holidays. Join the Lincoln Fire Department for an unforgettable celebration of the season at their Annual Live Nativity event starting at 5:30 p.m. on December 9, 2023. Music by Walt & Sherry Evans. Refreshments by the Friends of Historic Lincoln.

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Christmas Tree Lighting at Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside
Dec
3
4:00 PM16:00

Christmas Tree Lighting at Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside

  • Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out for a jolly good time at Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on December 3, 2023, at 4 PM for their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Look forward to sugar cookie decorating, festive drink specials, live holiday music by the ENMU Choir, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and helpers!

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Christmas Lights Home Tour Challenge - Cast your vote on the Ruidoso App
Dec
3
to Jan 14

Christmas Lights Home Tour Challenge - Cast your vote on the Ruidoso App

  • The Village of Ruidoso Tourism Department (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Trunk or Treat at Canyon Hideaway and Escape
Oct
28
3:00 PM15:00

Trunk or Treat at Canyon Hideaway and Escape

Canyon Hideaway and Escape is hosting its third annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration. This is a FREE event for the public from 3-6 p.m. on October 28th! There will be a hayride, trunk or treat, fall games, an outdoor movie, and more! This is a FREE event. Availability will be limited and controlled based on the hayride from the parking lot to the campground. Call 575-937-2723.

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Mescalero Apache Ceremonial Dances and Rodeo
Jul
1
to Jul 4

Mescalero Apache Ceremonial Dances and Rodeo

  • Mescalero Apache Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visitors will be offered a rare opportunity to witness the coming of age ceremony of Mescalero Apache maidens during this annual event. Ceremonial dances, rodeo, arts and crafts, and ceremonial parade are all part of the annual Mescalero Ceremonial and Rodeo held at the Mescalero Apache reservation over the July 4th holiday.

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City of Ruidoso Downs Beautification Easter Egg Hunt
Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00

City of Ruidoso Downs Beautification Easter Egg Hunt

Grab your basket and head over to Riverside Park in Ruidoso Downs for the annual Beautification Easter Egg Hunt with an appearance by the Easter Bunny—prizes. and a fire truck. After the egg hunt, stay for a bring-your-own picnic and enjoy the fun! Questions? Visit ruidosodowns.us/

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Christmas Eve Luminarias at Lincoln Historic Site
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Christmas Eve Luminarias at Lincoln Historic Site

CHRISTMAS EVE in Lincoln, NM. Each year friends, neighbors, and families gather to prepare, place, and light luminarias throughout the village. Visitors are welcome. 5:00-6:30 PM Pictures with Santa at the Community Church. 6:30 PM - Non-Denominational Church Service in Community Church.

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