Where To See Holiday Lights In Ruidoso
As winter kicks off in Ruidoso, the village fills with holiday lights after dark: from the holiday displays in Midtown and Upper Canyon to the festive glow at Wingfield Park from the Festival of Lights Parade and After Party.
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 Best Ruidoso Holiday Lights Displays challenge. Don't miss the fun!
Take a drive through the twinkling Upper Canyon right before your dinner reservation, after you've seen a show at Spencer Theater while having a warm late-night drink, or after you've perused the Ruidoso galleries and shops. Meanwhile, just outside of town, the towering lobby Christmas tree at the Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort & Casino is an annual selfie favorite.
Don’t miss these upcoming holiday events:
Save the date, Dec. 21-22, 2024. 2 days of last-minute Christmas shopping with a Variety of Beautiful Arts & Crafts. Bake goods, Bingo, Local Jewelry, Vendors from all over the state.
Celebrate Festivus at Jack’s BackStage on December 21, 2024! Enjoy Christmas Karaoke, s’mores, drink specials, and fun contests like the Ugly Sweater, Ugly Dog Sweater, and Eddie Look-Alike competitions. Join the Airing of Grievances and embrace the holiday spirit with music, laughs, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration!
Join Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on December 21st at 6 PM for a one-night-only Christmas special with Ruidoso locals, Doso Dirtbags. This high-energy show is one you won't want to miss!
Get into the spirit of the season with Jon Pardi! Jon Pardi has made a name for himself for getting back to country music’s roots, applying new ideas to old sounds. Buy Tickets >>
Join D.B. Rouse and his guitar, "Meal-Ticket," for an evening of original songs and stories. From lounge singer to ranch hand to railway musician, his unique journey shapes his entertaining performances. A poet, novelist, and Kazoo enthusiast, D.B. offers a show full of charm and creativity. Don't miss it!
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