Big Bear has so many events happening all the time, it can be hard to keep up! On the first Tuesday of every month, we dedicate Tuesday’s Topic to upcoming events so that you can plan ahead to join us for the fun!
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Thanksgiving is approaching rapidly and if you haven’t reserved a cabin yet, be sure to visit RSVacations.net and book today. We are filling up, but still have a few beautiful cabins available. We are beginning to fill up for the Christmas and New Years Holidays as well. Plan to make some magical memories with your family in a Winter Wonderland. Book your Big Bear Cabin for the holidays before they are all gone!
NOVEMBER
Oktoberfest
Located in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake, this annual celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest. Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renowned for its own traditions and old-world ambiance, celebrating friends, family and good times. A festival like no other, guests are treated to authentic German entertainment; feast on Brats and Knockwursts direct from the German butcher; and enjoy the very same beers poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest for more than 150 years!
When: Weekends September 10 – November 5
Location: Big Bear Convention Center
Contact: https://bigbearevents.com/oktoberfest/
Discovery Center Nature Walks
Join a volunteer naturalist for a 1/2 mi. walk on the Discovery Trail. Learn about the flora and fauna in Big Bear. An easy walk for all ages.
When: Saturdays 1 PM & 2 PM start times / Sundays 11 AM & Noon start times
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center
Contact: 909-382-2790 website
Big Bear Turkey Trot
Join us for the 10th Annual Big Bear Turkey Trot! Kick off the holiday with a fun 3-mile run or walk at Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake, CA. The Big Bear Turkey Trot benefits local food pantries and Open Air Big Bear, a non-profit organization with the mission to advance and celebrate outdoor, people-powered events and activities in Big Bear Valley.
A fun event for the entire family. Kids (and strollers!) welcomed. Win prizes in our costume contest too! 3 Miles: $45 entry fee.
When: November 24, 2022
Location: Meadow Park
Contact: 909-686-1786 website
Mountain Christmas Boutique
Get some Christmas shopping in at the Mountain Christmas Boutique arts and crafts event. Browse one of kind gifts from over 40 vendors and bring the kids to meet Santa and enjoy arts and crafts.
When: November 25 – 27, 2022
Location: Big Bear Convention Center
Contact: (909) 585-3000
Welcome Christmas in The Village
The kickoff to Christmas in the Village begins the first Friday after Thanksgiving. Live music is set to start at approximately 5 PM
with the tree lightening ceremony taking place at 6:15 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make a special stop to say hello and take pictures with kids and families.
All season long The Village will be decorated with twinkling lights along with seven expertly carved bears and other woodland creatures scattered throughout The Village making for some ideal photo opportunities!
When: November 25, 2022 | 5:00 PM
Location: The Village in Big Bear Lake
DECEMBER
Christkindlmarkt
The Christmas season is one of the most magical times of the year in the mountains. The Big Bear Lake Christkindlmarkt celebrates the holiday with a touch of traditional German fare featuring live German entertainment, kids activities, the Wishing Tree, local Carolers, and holiday vendors. Enjoy an outing for the entire family under the crisp mountain air and pines.
When: Dec 17 & Dec 18, 2022
Location: Big Bear Convention Center
Contact: (909) 585-3000
CoreNation
Join Bear Mountain for a Rail Jam competition on December 28. This competition is open to all ages with a registration fee that will be donated to non-profit. More information to come. Please check back in December.
Details
-Age: All // No Categories
-Rider Limit: 50
-Lift Ticket: All riders must have a season pass or lift ticket
Schedule
– Registration // 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
– Riders Meeting // 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
– 1st – Practice Jam Session // 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
– 2nd – Jam Each Feature // 20 Minutes Per Feature
– 3rd – Final Jam – 2 Features // 30 Minutes
– Awards & Raffle // 3:00 PM
When: December 28, 2022
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort
Contact: 844.GO2.BEAR (844.462.2327) website
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Snow Summit will host the 58th annual Torchlight Parade on December 31, 2022. Admission to the parade viewing area is FREE and open to all ages with a live DJ.
Watch 200+ skiers and snowboarders light up the night as they make their way down the face of the mountain in the dark with torches to create a spellbinding spectacle of light before the (snow)ball drops. The event will begin around 7PM.
Make it a full day party. On New Year’s Eve, lifts will start spinning at 8:30AM. Bring the whole family and enjoy skiing/snowboarding, lessons, rentals, on-site dining, snow tubing at the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park, and more! Start planning your trip today.
When: December 31, 2022 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort
Contact: 844.GO2.BEAR (844.462.2327) website
we have a few great events happening this weekend as well, including the Annual Chili Cook-Off. Check out this weekend’s “Live It. Up.” below for more information.
for everyone. In addition to the special events, all of our summer activities are going strong – hiking, biking, lake activities, golf, shopping, and so much more!! Check out the details below and come on up!
The 77th Annual Flower Show 2018 hosted by The Woman’s Club of Big Bear Lake on Friday and Saturday, July 20-21 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center (Hofert Hall).
The Big Bear Summer Artwalk takes place July 21-22 in the heart of the Big Bear Village.
Water. The most important element in all of life. No living thing can survive very long without it and yet in many parts of the world, including here in Big Bear, drought is an ongoing concern. As humans, we use water without thought; to wash our bodies, to cook and drink, to clean our clothes, wash our cars, and to irrigate our yards. We take it for granted because it is always there when we turn the faucet. Although we often hear about conservation and water shortages, it is hard to change our habits and believe that the situation is as serious as we are told.
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