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!

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 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!

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!

Don’t miss the annual Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Christmas Drone Show and a Drive-In Movie at White Mountain Sports Complex on December 14, 2024. Come at 6:00 for a Drive-In showing of "Fred Clause” followed by a spectacular holiday Drone light show. This is a FREE public event. See you there!

Experience the magic of the holidays at Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a captivating opera performance by Karla Ramos, an acclaimed soprano with international accolades. Set in the historic stone chapel, enjoy holiday classics in an intimate setting. Tickets are $10/adults, free for kids 16 and under, including site access. Reserve at my.nmculture.org/33869/41939.

Join Downshift Brewing Company for the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8th at 3 PM! Enjoy live music by the ENMU choir, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, cookie decorating, drink specials, and more. This family-friendly event at Riverside is open to the public—don’t miss a festive evening for all ages!

Join Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas on Saturday, December 7, at 2 pm for a festive blend of music, featuring songs from his best-selling Christmas albums and popular country and pop hits. Enjoy the spirit of the season with a public buffet at noon, featuring roasted pork loin. Celebrate three decades of music that captures the rustic essence of Jesus' birth. Buy Tickets >>

Kick off the Christmas season while viewing the beautiful Christmas lights put up by the Parks and Recreation Department at Wingfield Park on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM. There will be pictures with Santa, cookies, Christmas carols, and much more.

Celebrate the start of the Christmas season at Inn of the Mountain Gods with a free family event. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and a Barnes & Noble® pop-up gift shop. Capture memories with Santa from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, then listen to the Eastern New Mexico University™ choir's carol performance at 6:15 pm. The event concludes with a festive Christmas tree lighting at 7:00 pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Shop local and spend less at this annual holiday event featuring the work of talented local artisans and vendors.

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir presents "Sounds of the Season," a holiday concert on December 10, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. featuring songs such as "Carol of the Bells," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "White Christmas," "Jingle Bell Rock" and much more, including a sing-along for the audience!

Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with warmth, wonder, and the spirit of the holidays. Join the Lincoln Fire Department for an unforgettable celebration of the season at their Annual Live Nativity event starting at 5:30 p.m. on December 9, 2023. Music by Walt & Sherry Evans. Refreshments by the Friends of Historic Lincoln.

Bonito Valley Brewing Company will host their Holiday Market from 11 am to 6 pm, live music from 3-6 pm, and a food truck all day. It's the perfect mix of shopping, music, brews and tasty treats!

Come out for a jolly good time at Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on December 3, 2023, at 4 PM for their first annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Look forward to sugar cookie decorating, festive drink specials, live holiday music by the ENMU Choir, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and helpers!

Texas Country, Southern Rock Singer/Songwriters The Hamiltons, Phil & Erica Hamilton, will be playing live from 7-9 PM at Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap. Enjoy originals and covers as this talented local duo performs their soulful set.

It's a very (Doso) Dirtbag Christmas Eve spectacular at Downshift Brewing Co's Hidden Tap! High mountain country/punk/blues/Irish music, find them @dosodirtbags and enjoy a rocking good Christmas eve.

CHRISTMAS EVE in Lincoln, NM. Each year friends, neighbors, and families gather to prepare, place, and light luminarias throughout the village. Visitors are welcome. 5:00-6:30 PM Pictures with Santa at the Community Church. 6:30 PM - Non-Denominational Church Service in Community Church.

Texas Country, Southern Rock Singer/Songwriters The Hamiltons, Phil & Erica Hamilton, will be playing live from 7-9 PM at Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap. Enjoy originals and covers as this talented local duo performs their soulful set.

HO HO HO! It's a party, a very festive, very ugly sweater party! Join us for Thursday night's Open Mic with Tyler Jones! Prizes for best/worst holiday attire, festive holiday cocktails, and more.

Join Foxworth-Galbraith Home Improvement Center for a Santa's Workshop event on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM! Enjoy free kids’ workshop activities, family holiday pictures, and unbelievable savings.

Join The Attic for a day of Christmas fun with all The Attic merchants and vendors for gift shopping, pictures with Santa, kids coloring contests, free hotdogs/hamburgers, cookie decorating, music, games, and more.

Bring the kids and celebrate the holidays with cookie decorating and a movie night with Santa on Monday, December 20 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Sacred Grounds. Limited space available, first 45 kids receive a bell.