https://www.cozycabinsruidoso.com https://www.cozycabinsruidoso.com/2025-holiday-events <h3> Making magical memories in the mountain air! </h3> <div> <img src="https://de.cdn-website.com/2caa0a1fb0fc4558baf4d4527cb62b33/dms3rep/multi/DJI_20250114162713.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> December in Ruidoso is pure mountain magic — sparkling lights strung through the pines, crisp winter air, and the cozy charm that makes this village feel like a true holiday escape. Whether you’re here for the snow, the scenery, or simply the spirit of the season, there’s something wonderfully festive waiting around every corner.  </span> </div> <div> <span> <br/> </span> </div> <div> <span> To help you make the most of your winter getaway, we’ve gathered a list of the best Christmas activities, local events, and holiday traditions happening throughout Ruidoso this December. Grab some hot cocoa, bundle up, and let the holiday cheer begin! </span> <br/> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Christmas Events </b> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <span> Christmas in the Park </span> -  (Dec 4 - Jan 2026) &#55357;&#56525;Grindstone Canyon Rd. - Walk through a beautiful lights display at Wingfield Park. </li> <li> <span> Christmas Drone Show &amp; Drive-In Movie </span>  -  (Saturday, Dec 14, 2025 6:00pm - 9:30 pm) &#55357;&#56525;White Mountain Sports Complex 687 Hull Rd. A blend of futuristic drones and classic movie fun at the White Mountain Sports Complex. FREE Public Event! </li> <li> <span> Paint and Pints at Downshift Brewing Company </span> - Riverside: (Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm) &#55357;&#56525;2704 Sudderth Dr. - Buy Tickets Online: https://www.downshift.beer/events </li> <li> <span> A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol @ ENMU-Ruidoso </span>  -  (Performances December 12–15 &amp; December 19–21, 2025) &#55357;&#56525;ENMU 709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso Room 201 - Celebrate the season with a heartwarming musical set in a 1940s radio studio. With live jingles, classic songs, and behind-the-scenes antics, this nostalgic show is packed with holiday cheer and vintage charm. Perfect for all ages! Buy Tickets Online: osoproductionsruidoso.com </li> <li> <span> The Nutcracker at Spencer Theater </span> - (Saturday, December 20 at 2:00pm &amp; 7:00pm; Sunday, December, 21 at 2:00pm) &#55357;&#56525; 108 Spencer Rd, Alto, NM • Buy Tickets Online: https://spencertheater.com/the-nutcracker </li> <li> <span> Holiday Market at Enchanted Vine </span> - (Fri, Dec 19, 2025 11:00am thru Sun, Dec 21, 2025 5:00pm) &#55357;&#56525;Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery, 492 Fort Stanton Road, Alto, NM </li> </ul> </div> <div> Details for Events: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/calendar-of-events </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Ongoing Activities </b> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <span> Holiday Shopping in Midtown </span> - Support local small business. &#55357;&#56525;Sudderth Dr.  </li> <li> <span> Ice Skating at Wingfield Park </span> - Rental Ice Skates &#55357;&#56525;Grindstone Canyon Rd. </li> <li> <span> Holiday Lights </span> - Explore Midtown and the Upper Canyon for spectacular displays. </li> <li> <span> Flying J Ranch </span> - Special White Mountain Christmas winter performances (late November to the end of December 2025) &#55357;&#56525;1028 NM-48, Alto, NM Visit: www.flyingjchristmas.com/tickets </li> <li> <span> Path of Lights </span> - Walk through beautiful holiday lights at the Inn of the Mountain Gods (Nov 30 – Dec 31, 6:00pm - 10:00pm) &#55357;&#56525;287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, NM </li> <li> <span> Grindstone Stables Sleigh Rides </span> - 11/27/25 - 01/03/26 5:30 pm – 8:30pm visit grindstonestables.com </li> <li> <span> Thirstday Night Trivia </span> - Lost Hiker Brewing Company - Midtown Taproom, &#55357;&#56525;2536 Sudderth Dr. *Every Thursday at 7:00pm </li> <li> <span> Are You Smarter Than a Beertender? </span> - Brewery Trivia at Downshift Brewing Company - Hidden Tap: &#55357;&#56525;2408B Sudderth Dr. - *Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, at 6:00pm </li> <li> <span> Ski Apache </span> -&#55357;&#56525;1286 Ski Run Rd, Alto, NM Seasonal Skiing and Snowboarding. Buy Lift Tickets Online: https://skiapache.com/ </li> <li> <span> Winter Park </span> - &#55357;&#56525;121 Ski Run Rd Seasonal Tubing, and Mountain Rollercoaster! </li> <li> <span> Cloudcroft Scenic Drive </span>  - Take a short drive to Cloudcroft for majestic views, and the region's only natural ice rink! </li> </ul> </div> <div> <b> Live Music </b> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <span> Downshift Brewing Company </span> - Riverside, &#55357;&#56525;2408 Sudderth Dr.  </li> <ul> <li> Live Music Wednesdays - Saturdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm Calendar of Performers: https://www.downshift.beer/events </li> </ul> <li> <span> Win, Place and Show Bar </span>   - &#55357;&#56525;2516 Sudderth Dr.  </li> <ul> <li> Live Music Every Friday and Saturday night Calendar of Performers: https://www.winplaceandshowbar.com/musicandevents </li> </ul> <li> <span> Quarter’s Bar &amp; Grill </span>   - &#55357;&#56525;2535 Sudderth Dr. </li> <ul> <li> Karaoke Nights every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30pm </li> <li> Live Music every Thursday through Sunday night, starting at 8:30pm </li> </ul> <li> <span> Jack Backstage </span> - &#55357;&#56525; 1056 Mechem Dr. https://jacksbackstage.com/ </li> <ul> <li> Every Tuesday Open Mic &amp; Karaoke Night 7:00pm - 12:00am Hosted by The Doso Dirtbags  </li> <li> Friday – DEC 12th 9:00ppm - 2:00am DJ Digumsmak All-Night Party | FREE EVENT  </li> <li> Saturday – DEC 13th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Live Music with Tradd Tidewell → DJ FoulMouth_J takes over from 9:00pm - 2:00am </li> <li> Saturday, December 27th 9:00pm Blood Royal 21+ </li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:13:07 GMT https://www.cozycabinsruidoso.com/2025-holiday-events thumbnail