Ruidoso Events Worth Traveling for in Fall 2023

Autumn is a gorgeous time to visit Ruidoso. Start planning today with our Fall Trip Guide.

Ruidoso is greeting the season with old and new favorites this fall. From the AspenFest Parade and Festival, an annual Ruidoso fall favorite, to Midtown Trick-or-Treating, Thanksgiving Weekend, and the annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee, experience the spirit of Ruidoso by attending these fall events.

 
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Thanksgiving Weekend in Ruidoso
Nov 28
Thanksgiving Weekend in Ruidoso

Thanksgiving in Ruidoso is ideal if you’re looking for the perfect mountain town getaway packed with the best of the outdoors, indoors, and everything in between.

Opening Weekend - Ice Skating at Wingfield Park (Seasonal, Select Dates)
Nov 29
Opening Weekend - Ice Skating at Wingfield Park (Seasonal, Select Dates)

The hugely popular pop-up outdoor skating rink is back at Wingfield Park for the 2024-2025 winter season! Opening day is November 29, 2024, with fun for the whole family. Don’t miss it!

Opening Weekend: Christmas at the Flying J Ranch (Seasonal, Select Dates Only)
Nov 29
Opening Weekend: Christmas at the Flying J Ranch (Seasonal, Select Dates Only)

Celebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November thru the end of December 2022! BOOK NOW for the following performance dates:

Ruidoso Turkey Trot
Nov 30
Ruidoso Turkey Trot

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)

Christmas In The Park
Dec 5
Christmas In The Park

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.

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Check out the Discover Ruidoso Lodging Directory, Road Trip Itineraries, Fall Trip Guide, and download the Ruidoso Mobile Travel App to make vacation planning even easier.

 
 
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