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NOVEMBER

12th, 13th, & 14th

22nd Annual Christmas Jubilee 
Shop ‘til you drop and bring the kids for a visit with Santa.
Convention Center. 
Fri. Noon-6, Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 11-4
Admission only $1! And children under 12 Free. 
 
www.christmasjubilee.net

 

26th

Ski Apache Opening Day (tentative)
Ruidoso.

Please check our website details and pricing. 
www.skiapache.com

Annual Lighting of the Village 
Ruidoso.

Walk through Midtown at dusk to view the lighting of the Midtown Merchant Shops and Light Poles down the street. 
www.RuidosoNow.com/fol

 

27th

            Lorrie Morgan Acoustic
           Spencer Theater

            Country music.  7pm. $69 & $66.
        1-888-818-7872   www.spencertheater.com

           

27th & 28th

Mescalero Arts & Crafts Show
Inn of the Mountain Gods.

Visitors can enjoy arts and crafts made by local artists. Great for holiday gifts! 10 am to 6 pm both days.
1-877-277-4577   www.innofthemountaingods.com

 

DECEMBER

2nd

Christmas in the Park (tentative)
Schoolhouse Park,
6 p.m.
Join the Village of Ruidoso in their annual lighting of the Yule Log. Free admission. Santa and cookies will be there, of course. *
1-888-71-LIGHTS   www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

 

3rd & 4th

Plaid Tidings at Spencer Theater
Musical comedy Christmas.
Fri. Dec 3 at 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 4 at 1 p.m. ($59 & $56).

 

4th

Parade of Lights 
Midtown Ruidoso. 5:30pm

Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights--Parade of Lights starts at 5:30 pm from the corner of Sudderth/Mechem, through Midtown, down to the Chamber of Commerce. 
575-257-7395  E-mail: info@ruidosonow.com  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

 

11th

Cowboy Christmas Ball 
Mountain Annie's

Dinner 6 p.m. Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys from 8-11 p.m. Sponsored by The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse. Tickets from any Posse member or Village Ace Hardware 
575- 257-7982 

 

18th

Ski Apache Torch Light Parade (tentative dates)
Ski Apache

A native drum will begin playing at 5 p.m., and the Parade is at 6. Veteran skiers and their lighted torches will ski down the mountain. Assorted snacks and refreshments will be available. Free admission! Spectators are encouraged to be there by 5:45
1-888-71-LIGHTS   www.ruidosofol.org

 

The Nutcracker 
Spencer Theater.

2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $28. Starring more that 50 Ruidoso-area dancers ages 4 and up, the two-act ballet classic is under the artistic direction of Deborah Rogers, a former professional dancer with several Houston companies.  RDE's Nutcracker features delightful choreography, lavish costumes and sweet scenery that never fails to impress. 
1-888-818-7872   www.spencertheater.com

 

21st

Flying J Wranglers Christmas
Spencer Theater.
A tradition to Ruidoso with nothing less than American heritage music.  7 p.m. ($29 & $26).
1-888-818-7872   www.spencertheater.com

 

 

24th

Luminarias Historic Lincoln 
Lincoln

Traditional lighting of luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk. 
575-653-4680 

NEW YEAR’S EVE  Celebrations

The Lodge at Cloudcroft.  Cloudcroft.  Adult New Year's Gala at the Lodge Pavilion. Reservations required. 800-395-6343  www.thelodgeresort.com

Kids Only Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Mescalero.  For children 5-12! Pizza, ice cream, arts & crafts, DJ, movie with popcorn, and a countdown to the New Year! 8 pm-1 am. $50 per child. Party favors included  1-877-277-4577   www.innofthemountaingods.com

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Mescalero. 8:30pm - 12:30pm. Tickets are $100 5-4-3-2-1-HAPPY NEW YEAR! Appetizers, dinner and dancing, leading up to the complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 1-877-277-4577  www.innofthemountaingods.com

Billy's Sports Bar & Restaurant . Ruidoso Downs.  The Graham Brothers Band starts at 7:00 p.m. Party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop. Sarah at 575-378-7332.  www.raceruidoso.com

Dreamcatcher Cafe & Coffeehouse . Midtown Ruidoso. Hor d'oeuvres, party favors and a champagne toast, plus Toby on guitar. Reservations are required. Seating limited to 50.  575-802-2222. 

Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. Ruidoso. Music by Terry Bullard, $25 per couple. Reservations are recommended.  575-257-CREE or 575-973-3937 

Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant . Midtown Ruidoso.  Ruidoso's own Homegrown Band starts playing at 9:30 p.m. Admission $10. 

Mountain Annie's Supper Club. Midtown Ruidoso.  Riversong Ramblers, dinner and champagne toast for just $45. Dress is casual. Reservations are recommended. 575-257-7982  

No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks. Live music from 8 pm to 1 am. The "Country Charm" Roswell Band will perform.  575-648-5583  www.noscumallowed.com

Casa Blanca Restaurant . Ruidoso. Drink and food specials, Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Also, we'll be offering a FREE ride home, by RESERVATION ONLY.  575-257-2495. 

JANUARY

2nd

OKLAHOMA!  
Spencer Theater.
Sunday, 2pm Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony-winning musical. ($69 & $66).
1-888-818-7872   www.spencertheater.com

 

**Check back for additions to the calendar. Our very own Lincoln County Community Theater will have several performances and are working on the specifics now.  Please note that “Walk Through Bethlehem” will not take place this year.**

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