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)
Celebrate the Holidays with the annual Christmas in the Park. There will be pictures with Santa, lighting of the Tree, and cocoa, coffee, and cookies provided by Cornerstone Bakery.
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. After the parade, head over to Wingfield Park for a free Festival of Lights After Party. Beginning at 7:00 PM.
JJoin us for our annual Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 14, 2024. Come at 6:00 p.m. for a Drive-In showing of "Fred Claus,” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show at 8:15 p.m. This is a FREE public event. See you there!
Experience the thrill of XTERRA Ruidoso from August 15-17, 2025! Set against the breathtaking Grindstone Lake, this event features full and sprint triathlons, a scenic 10K trail run, and a kids’ race—all designed for athletes and outdoor lovers alike. This event welcomes athletes, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to the lush trails of Grindstone Lake, promising adventure for all.
Join the Toss No Mas Cleanup hosted by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 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!
Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with Old West photos, food, kids game’ games, live music, arts and crafts, and a festive parade!
Join us for Ruidoso's very own kite festival, including professional flyers, food vendors, and kite displays. Come out and fly your own or build one in our kite assembly booth. FREE to attend! Fun for all ages.
Join us as we Celebrate the Ruidoso Community and Labor Day Weekend in Vibrant Color on Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Ruidoso with a vibrant 5K paint race on August 31, 2024! Enjoy Color Splash stations as you walk or run the scenic Links Trail. Registration is $20, with packet pickup at the Kids Connection Pavilion from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. and is the fifth race in the Run Ruidoso 2024 series. Register today under the Activities & Programs tab! This will be the fifth of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2024 series.
Join the Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs at Wingfield Park on August 24, 2024. Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a Half Marathon Heavy (13.8 miles), 8.5 miles, and 4 miles. Events start at 7:00 AM. Proceeds benefit All-Season Adaptive Sports. Top finishers qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. Enjoy commemorative swag, cake, and a post-race party. Register now!
Come out to watch the longest-running tournament in the state of New Mexico and one of the top-rated courses in the state at the 35th New Mexico State Disc Golf Championships, a PDGA Sanctioned B-tier event, at Grindstone Park on August 23-25, 2024. Online registration closes on August 4th, 2024 at 6:01 PM.
Come join us and elevate your running with this challenging race event, the fourth of six races in our Run Ruidoso 2024 series. Register Here >>
Dear friends and visitors,
In light of the ongoing South Fork and Salt Fire recovery efforts, we must regrettably cancel all events scheduled for this week in Ruidoso. Your safety and well-being are our highest priorities.
We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time. Stay tuned for updates and new dates for our events. We can't wait to welcome you back and share our beautiful town with you again as soon as possible.
Stay safe and take care. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dear friends and visitors,
In light of the ongoing South Fork and Salt Fire evacuations, we must regrettably cancel all events scheduled for this week in Ruidoso. Your safety and well-being are our highest priorities.
We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time. Stay tuned for updates and new dates for our events. We can't wait to welcome you back and share our beautiful town with you again as soon as possible.
Stay safe and take care. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventures and skill-building from June 17 - 21, 2024, and June 24 - 28, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM daily. Designed for kids aged 7-12, the camp offers a week of outdoor skills and fun activities, including hiking, fishing, survival skills, archery, swimming, crafting, and a field trip. Registration is $65 for the week. For more details, call (575) 257-5030. Sign up today under the Activities & Programs tab!
Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, opens May 25 for the 2024 summer season. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 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, located in the heart of Ruidoso.
Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on April 21, 2024, 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.
Come join Ruidoso Parks and Rec for our 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)
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 2024 series. Registration is $30. Register Online Today!
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!
If you are a dog lover or someone who wants to show their support for the Humane Society of Lincoln County, we hope you will join us at the Pooch Pool Party this year. $4 per dog with proof of vaccinations.
Parents deserve a Night Out! Bring your children to enjoy some family time. The Village of Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department is showing the movie Lightyear (2022 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 45m ) at the Municipal Swimming Pool at 515 Sudderth. Come out and join this event.
Lincoln County Soccer League will host an International Soccer Camp this summer by Challenger Sports. The camps will be 5 days a week on the fields at White Mountain Sports Complex in Ruidoso, NM. Ages 3 -14. Register Today >>
Parents deserve a Night Out! Bring your children to enjoy some family time. The movie Strange World (2022 ‧ Adventure/Comedy ‧ 1h 42m) at the Municipal Swimming Pool at 515 Sudderth. Come out and join this event. Tickets will be sold at the door. Concessions will be open. An adult must accompany kids under 11 years old. For more information, call 575-257-5030.
Break out the small rods and reels for young anglers to test their skills at Grindstone Lake's 28th Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3, 2022, from 8 am to 1 pm. The event is free and open to children 12 and younger.
Join us in collaboration with Dynamic Discs of New Mexico as we host their annual glow-in-the-dark disc golf tournament! There will be an adult glow game of an 18-hole tournament (front nine twice) at Grindstone Disc Golf Course, with kids pre-glow play at 5 pm. Tee times will be staggered every 12 minutes from 8-9 pm. Five players to a card. Registration information is coming soon!
To celebrate the launch of our Ruidoso Adventure Tours mobile app sweepstakes, join us for our FREE kickoff party at the Ruidoso Outdoor Expo on March 11-12, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center featuring live music, food and drink, and more!
Walking, biking, running, water sports, camping, eating outdoors, and excursions – Ruidoso’s second annual Outdoor Expo has all the inspiration, kit, and tech for you to get outside and active. Join like-minded enthusiasts for a weekend of inspiration and exhibitors showing the best of the best for the start of the season ahead.
Ready, set, go…it’s time for Smart Start Basketball sign-ups! This is a great program for the little ones ages 3-6 that teaches the fundamentals and basics of basketball. This is a once-a-week program for 6 weeks from 2 pm-3 pm, starting Sunday, January 15, 2023. Parents must stay with the child during the entire session.
The hugely popular pop-up outdoor skating rink is back at Wingfield Park for the 2022-2023 winter season! Opening day is November 18, 2022, for select dates. Enjoy a weekend of fun for the whole family. Day Pass with skate rental is $20 and without skate rental $12. Don’t miss it!
Come join us for a haunted walk-thru at Wingfield Park on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Join us for Midtown Trick-or-Treating on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 3:00 - 6:30 PM. There's a costume contest, pumpkin carving, pumpkin roll, coffin race, candy, and much more. See you there!
PARADE * AFTER PARTY * MUSIC * VENDORS * FOOD * BEER & WINE. AspenFest is kicked off with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Don't miss it! Buy Tickets >>
Are you hunt-ready? We've put together a 3D Archery Shoot Series on May 18, June 1, July 16, and August 13, 2022. Bring your bow and arrows and try out the 3D course! Pre-registration is required and can be done online under activities and programs. $12 per participant. Each time slot requires at least 2 persons and no more than 5. Must be at least 18 years old to register.
Join us for archery and wildlife viewing at Moon Mountain Recreation Area while exploring outside alongside new friends and our fun youth activity leaders. Ages 7 - 12. $20 per child for both days or $15 a day. Register online today!
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