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OPENING WEEKEND: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake Opens May 25, 2024
May
25
to May 27

OPENING WEEKEND: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake Opens May 25, 2024

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.

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Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M)
Aug
24
7:00 AM07:00

Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M)

Enjoy the Ruidoso Grindstone Trail system with three different trail running distances: Half Marathon, 8.5 Miler, and 4 Miler. Start and finish at Wingfield Park in Midtown Ruidoso. Great scenery, fantastic volunteer support, legendary Ruidoso carved bears awards for top finishers. This is the fifth of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2024 series and a fundraiser for the Ski Apache Adaptive Sports nonprofit organization.

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Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Creek
Mar
30
6:00 AM06:00

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

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)

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Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Complex
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

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

Join us for our annual Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 9, 2023. Come at 6:00 p.m. for a Drive-In showing of "Arthur Christmas,” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show at 8:15 p.m.. This is a FREE public event. See you there!

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2023 Ruidoso Christmas Lights Challenge
Dec
3
to Jan 16

2023 Ruidoso Christmas Lights Challenge

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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Movie Night at the Pool
Jun
28
8:00 PM20:00

Movie Night at the Pool

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.

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Glow in the Dark Disc-Golf  at Grindstone Lake
May
6
8:00 PM20:00

Glow in the Dark Disc-Golf at Grindstone Lake

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!

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Ruidoso Outdoor Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center
Mar
11
to Mar 12

Ruidoso Outdoor Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center

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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.

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Smart Start Basketball
Jan
15
to Feb 26

Smart Start Basketball

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.

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3D Archery Shoot Summer Series
Aug
13
7:30 AM07:30

3D Archery Shoot Summer Series

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.

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3D Archery Shoot Summer Series
Jul
16
7:30 AM07:30

3D Archery Shoot Summer Series

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.

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Movie Night at the Pool
Jul
6
8:00 PM20:00

Movie Night at the Pool

Parents deserve a Night Out! Bring your children to enjoy some family time. Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13 2021 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 28m) 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. Kids under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 575-257-5030.

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Wingfield Market
Jun
4
to Oct 22

Wingfield Market

Discover fresh, local food grown and prepared by our community at the Wingfield Park Market (to replace the Ruidoso Downs Artisans and Farmers Market) where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm June 4, 2022, to October 22, located in Midtown at 300 Center Street.

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