Light shows, holiday parades, and winter sleigh rides. Here's how Ruidoso shines at holiday time.
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November to the end of December 2024. BOOK NOW >>
Read MoreGet ready to experience the holiday magic like never before! CC Productions proudly presents "The Christmas Classic," a heartwarming feature film released on November 3, 2023. Filmed in and around Ruidoso, this timeless tale of love, family, and the true spirit of Christmas is sure to become an instant holiday favorite. Learn more at IMDb. Watch now at Amazon.
Read MoreCelebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is kicked off on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 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!
Read MoreJoin the Texas Club in Ruidoso for "Texas Club After Hours" every Saturday from June 1 through July. Enjoy live music from special guests, exclusive drink specials, and a new tapas menu. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 212 Metz Dr., Ruidoso, NM. Bring friends or a partner for a lively, social night out. Check the Texas Club website for the full list of performers and updates.
Read MoreRuidoso's live music scene is hotter than ever with venues from free street music in Midtown to annual festivals and year-round entertainment featuring everything from country singers to big-band crooners and edgy newcomers, so be sure to check our event calendar.
Read MoreExperience the thrill of horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino, home to the world's fastest quarter horses racing every summer weekend. If you visit during the off-season, head to The Racebook for a fun atmosphere with great food, drinks, and simulcast racing from across the U.S. Enjoy live racing from Memorial Day to Labor Day and year-round simulcast events.
Read MoreTest out your skills by throwing an axe around in Ruidoso. Rally up your friends for the latest fun in Midtown: Axe Throwing at the Win Place & Show patio. Guided and family-friendly. Friday - Sunday, Noon to 5 pm, 1 hr/$30. Reserve a lane today >>
Read MoreLooking for things to do in Ruidoso during the Memorial Day weekend? Read on and start planning your three-day weekend.
Read MoreDon’t miss Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, a floating, inflatable platform perfect for family fun, birthday parties, and special events. Open in summer only (Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday). Check the Parks and Recreation Facebook page for any weather-related announcements or changes in hours.
Read MoreRuidoso’s social calendar is packed with music festivals, outdoor concerts, art fests, running races, and more all summer. Don’t miss a beat with this handy guide that covers the best Ruidoso festivals and annual events happening each month. Start making your travel plans now.
Read MoreWhile much of the country is sweltering in the summer heat, Ruidosoans are chilling out in the tall pines. No matter what a vacation means to you, a summer holiday is pretty cool in Ruidoso.
Read MoreEnjoy a day of gallery hopping in Ruidoso's Midtown shopping district with this recommended art itinerary.
Read MoreEvery Thursday night, it's Open Mic with Tyler Jones at Downshift Brewing Company Hidden Tap from 7 to 10 pm. Listen to Ruidoso's finest or showcase your own music. Check out local and visiting artists each week as they play their own hits, covers, test out new music, and more. Spoken word artist or comedian, join the fun! Visit Event Website >>
Read MoreLooking for things to do during your 4th of July weekend getaway? From the festivals to the parades and the horseraces at Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso is a perfect choice. Start planning your Independence Day weekend in Ruidoso today.
Read MoreRuidoso Winter Park is excited to offer the only Mountain Coaster in New Mexico, boasting 5100 feet of waves, dips, and a 360-degree helix. Drivers control the speed of their cart with max speeds of 25mph, plus Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster boasts a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system to ensure each rider can enjoy their ride safely.
Read MoreJoin Screaming Eagle for a day of fun on a state-of-the-art tubing hill that expands the Ruidoso Winter Park experience into a summer tubing adventure and fun for the whole family. While you are there, take a ride on the popular family zipline. Experience the thrill of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster (New! Summer 2023)
Read MoreWith 10 bowling lanes, 4 pool tables, dartboards, arcade games, a restaurant, and a lounge for parties and events, the Ruidoso Bowling Center is a fun, year-round, family-friendly entertainment destination where everybody gets to play.
Read MoreHead to the water for a day of paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and more. The Dam House at Grindstone Lake is open for boat and bike rentals, fishing equipment, food, and drink at Grindstone Lake from May to September.
Read MoreJoin the fun on Sundays at Enchanted Vine for live music every week, a community Farmer's and Crafts Market starting at 10 AM, with Noisy Water wine and Uncle Dick's Hard Ciders and Seltzer available, plus fun and games for the whole family!
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