If you’ll be in the village for Halloween this year, you’re in luck! Local businesses are pulling out all the stops to put together a spooky celebration for all ages. Check the schedule below and visit our events calendar to plan your perfect Halloween weekend.
Enchanted Vine Pumpkin Patch
RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER
LOCATION: Enchanted Vine
Find all sizes of carving pumpkins, decorative gourds and tiny pumpkin and gourds. Come get your pumpkins at Enchanted Vine this fall!
Friday, October 20
Rocky Horror Picture Show
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
LOCATION: Downshift Brewing Co. (Riverside)
Join the actors of Oso Productions performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Enjoy the cult classic with a live shadow cast performing as the movie plays on the big screen. Tickets guarantee you a seat and included a prop bag with interactive goodies that are timed out with iconic moments in the movie. Doors open at 6 PM – Show begins at 7 PM. Purchase VIP tickets here or General Admission is $10 at door.
Friday Night Frights Movie: Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13)
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The Cellar Uncorked
For the entire month of October, step from the shadows and into The Cellar Uncorked for “Friday Night Frights”. Reserve your seats in advance ($10) for a scary good time!
Saturday, October 21
Rocky Horror Picture Show
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
LOCATION: Downshift Brewing Co. (Riverside)
Join the actors of Oso Productions performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Enjoy the cult classic with a live shadow cast performing as the movie plays on the big screen. Tickets guarantee you a seat and included a prop bag with interactive goodies that are timed out with iconic moments in the movie. Doors open at 6 PM – Show begins at 7 PM. Purchase VIP tickets here or General Admission is $10 at door.
Fort Stanton Trick or Treat Trail
TIME: 5:00-7:00 PM
LOCATION: Fort Stanton Historic Site
Get started on your trick-or-treating a little early! Come scour Fort Stanton Historic Site for light frights and candy. Trick-or-treating is free! Visitors 12+ can also brave the Haunted Nurse’s Quarters for $7! There will also be a more friendly haunted house-style experience in Building #13 for the youngsters!
Fort Stanton Flashlight Tours
TIMES: 7:00-8:30 PM, & 8:30-10:00 PM
LOCATION: Fort Stanton Historic Site
Fort Stanton has a long and fascinating history. Though it started as a military fort, it served as a tuberculosis sanatorium for many decades. An estimated 1,000 people have died here due to consumption. Come and see three buildings at night, including the chapel and off-limits areas like the back of the hospital and the neighboring building, #4. There are two tours, limited to 20 people each, and for ages 12 and older. Tickets are $20. Visit https://nmhistoricsites.org/fort-stanton to purchase tickets.
Fort Stanton Haunted House
TIMES: 5:00-7:00 PM
LOCATION: Fort Stanton Historic Site
Held in conjunction with the trick-or-treating event, Fort Stanton’s new haunted house attraction is sure to be a spooky good time. For ages 12+! Must provide your own flashlight. Visit https://my.nmculture.org/20950 to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, October 25
Midtown Ruidoso Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
TIME: 3:00-6:30 PM
LOCATION: Midtown Ruidoso
Join Midtown Ruidoso, the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a festive celebration, including trick or treating, a costume contest, coffin races, pumpkin roll, and more!
Friday, October 27
Family Fright Night
TIME: 5:00-10:00 PM
LOCATION: Downshift Brewing Co. (Riverside)
Boo! Join us at Downshift Brewing Co’s Riverside location on October 27th for a night of spooky family fun. You can look forward to live music by SPiVEY, costume contests for the kids and furry friends (dogs), scary good drink specials and more! $10 pumpkin carving on the lower deck – pumpkin, supplies and clean up included.
GoodLife Senior Center Fall Festival
TIME: 5:00-7:00 PM
LOCATION: 108 Vision Drive, Ruidoso
Good times await! GoodLife’s fall festival will feature face painting, hayrides, a cakewalk, and games!
Friday Night Frights Movie: Halloween (R)
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The Cellar Uncorked
For the entire month of October, step from the shadows and into The Cellar Uncorked for “Friday Night Frights”. Reserve your seats in advance ($10) for a scary good time!
Saturday, October 28
Dia De Los Muertos in Historic Lincoln
TIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Historic Lincoln
Don’t miss this lively annual community Day of the Dead celebration in Lincoln, NM. Come and join the fun with live music, dance, family activities, face painting, altar offerings, arts & crafts and food & drinks. Please note: Vendors will be cash only.
90’s Boos and Brews
TIME: 8:00-11:00 PM
LOCATION: Downshift Brewing Co (Hidden Tap)
Did zombody say party? Join us at Downshift Brewing Co’s Hidden Tap October 28th for a night of 90’s themed ghoulish fun. You can look forward to live music from Doso Dirtbags, various costume contests and scary good drink specials. Boo! This celebration is an adults only event 21+, for family fun come see us October 27th at our Riverside location.
Electric Fright Night
TIME: 10 PM – 2 AM
LOCATION: Anejo Cantina @ Ruidoso Downs
The biggest Halloween party in Ruidoso! A spooky EDM takeover inside the new Añejo Cantina/ Nightclub. $750 in cash prizes for best costumes! Food and drink specials all night long. $15 cover charge at the door. More details coming soon!
Canyon Hideaway’s Trunk or Treat
TIME: 3:00-6:00 PM
LOCATION: Canyon Hideaway
Have a spooktacular time at Canyon Hideaway’s trunk-or-treat! This is a free event for the public with trick-or-treating, outdoor games, and lots of family-friendly fun. Availability will be limited and controlled by a hay ride into the RV park.
Foxworth-Galbraith’s Trunk or Treat
TIME: 1:00-3:00 PM
LOCATION: Foxworth-Galbraith Parking Lot
Join Foxworth-Galbraith’s Trunk or Treat event in the store’s parking lot. Games, arts and crafts, discounts, and more will be available for all ages to enjoy. Don’t forget to wear your costumes and bring your treat bags for all the trunk-or-treat candy!
Bonito Valley Brewing Co. Halloween Party
TIME: 3:00 PM-Close
LOCATION: Bonito Valley Brewing Co.
Join us for our annual Halloween Bash in Old Lincoln! Costume contest, food truck, drink specials, live music, and more!!
Hallo-Wine Tour
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Enchanted Vine
A Haunted Wine Tour at Enchanted Vine? Enter if you dare!
Scary Sherioke
TIME: 4:00-10:00 PM
LOCATION: Mama Lucy’s Cafe
Come enjoy karaoke from 4-10 PM! Plus, a costume contest, drink specials, and giveaways. Theme: 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s.
Backcountry Attitudes Full Moon Ride
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Ride to Monjeau Peak
Enjoy the hunter’s moon adventure to Monjeau Peak for hot dogs, smores, and more around the campfire. Buy tickets in advance.
Costume Contest
TIME: 11:00 PM
LOCATION: Quarters Bar & Grill
Win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at Quarters’ costume contest! Enjoy a night of dancing and live music by Johnny Blaine and the Spur Band, drinks, and Halloween happenings in Midtown Ruidoso.
Halloween Movie Night – Coco
TIME: 6:30
LOCATION: Horton Gym
Ruidoso Parks & Rec is hosting a free community movie night, showing Disney’s Coco! Movie starts at 6:30 at the gym. Bring a blanket and come enjoy!
Sunday, October 29
Enchanted Vine’s Halloween Celebration
TIME: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Enchanted Vine
Join the community for an artisan’s craft & farmer market, family fun activities, costume contest at 3pm, pumpkins for purchase as well as carving stations, food truck and delicious drinks options for all ages. Hosting “Night of the Living Cover Bands” aka music by amazing local musicians dressing up as & covering legendary songs/artists
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