Posts tagged things to do with kids
Ice Skating Rink at Wingfield Park (Seasonal, Select Dates)

Dust off your skates! The outdoor ice rink at Wingfield Park returns for the 2024-2025 winter season. Opening day is Friday, November 29, 2024. A visitor Day Pass is $20, with a $20 season pass for Ruidosoans and a $30 season pass for Lincoln County and Mescalero residents. Here’s everything you need to know.

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White Mountain 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 to the end of December 2024. BOOK NOW >>

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Summer Days Are Made For Adventuring

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors in Ruidoso. Get ready to immerse yourself in stunning mountain scenery, encounter wildlife, and enjoy the cool high-altitude climate. Ruidoso is a great place to escape the heat and have some fun in the mountains. Here are some of the top summer outdoor activities in Ruidoso.

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Top 5 Walking Trails in Ruidoso by AllTrails

Discover AllTrails’s top-rated walking trails close to Ruidoso with custom-made trail maps, driving directions, insightful reviews, and pictures from hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts.

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Discover the Ruidoso Public Library

Have some extra time during your Ruidoso vacation? Go to the Ruidoso Public Library. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful sanctuary, free WiFi, a place to work, learn, or connect with the local community, visiting the library is a perfect way to enrich your Ruidoso travel experience. Here are a few reasons why the municipal library deserves a spot on your itinerary.

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Six reasons to put Ruidoso in your summer 2023 travel plans

Even with rising travel costs, people are raring to go and eager to splurge on dining out, mementos, nicer accommodations, and longer stays. Chances are you’re feeling it too. We’ve got you covered. Here are six reasons to put Ruidoso in your 2023 summer travel plans.

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Enjoy Summer Tubing and Family Zipline in Ruidoso

Join Screaming Eagle for a day of fun on a state-of-the-art tubing hill that expands the Ruidoso Winter Park experience into a summer tubing adventure and fun for the whole family. While you are there, take a ride on the popular family zipline. Experience the thrill of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster (New! Summer 2023)

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Discover Ruidoso's Favorite Lakes

Discover Ruidoso's favorite lakes! Bring a picnic, cast for fish, paddle a boat, cycle, horseback ride, or explore on foot via multi-use trails at Grindstone Lake and Alto Lake recreation areas.

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Fantasy fairies hide along the pathway in Ruidoso Parks (Seasonal, April - September)

Fantasy fairies hide along the pathway at Ruidoso's Two Rivers Park and Wingfield Park. Magic wands, tiny houses, and whimsical fairies add fun for the young. Visitors may be startled when walking along village park trails to see a trout jumping out of the water and riding on his back, the smallest of the fairy folk.

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Wingfield Park

Wingfield Park, located near the Midtown shopping district, is the Village of Ruidoso’s designated area for outdoor special events. Bring the kids. Play a round of disc golf. Enjoy a picnic, attend a concert, shop the Saturday grower’s market, explore the botanical gardens, or host your wedding.

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Pillow’s Funtrackers: Fun for the entire family

Pillow’s Funtrackers in Ruidoso is a great place for family entertainment and family outings. At Funtrackers you'll find fun for all ages at this family-favorite Ruidoso amusement park offering 3 go-kart tracks, 18-hole mini-golf, bumper boats, a maze, and arcade games.

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OHV in Ruidoso - Where to ride and the rules of off-road driving.

Ruidoso and Lincoln County offer numerous and diverse opportunities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. Miles of trails and open areas await all types of off-road enthusiasts. Ride your own vehicle or sign up for a guided OHV adventure tour. Whatever you choose, there is nothing quite like the adrenaline boost of off-road exploring in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

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Best Places To Fish In Ruidoso

From pristine high-mountain lakes and streams to sparkling reservoirs and meandering rivers, discover the best places to cast a line in Ruidoso.

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