Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on April 27, 2025, 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.

Hop into spring with two fun-filled events on Saturday, April 19, 2025! 🐰 Lace up for the 6th Annual 5K Bunny Run/Walk at Cedar Creek—race starts at 7:00 AM, check-in at 5:45 AM. 🥚 New this year: The Easter Egg Hunt hops over to Wingfield Park (300 Center St.) and begins at 10:00 AM sharp! 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 2025 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today!

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!

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 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.

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)

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!

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.

The end of summer is near and we think you deserve a party! Celebrate back to school with a splash at the Grindstone Lake Wibit Water Park! This event is FREE.

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.

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!

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.