Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake is preparing to light up the night sky by turning down the lights below. From August 14–16, 2026, Care for Big Bear and Visit Big Bear will host “SkyFest Big Bear”, a three-day celebration of science, discovery, and dark skies dedicated to astronomy, nocturnal wildlife, and combating light pollution. This year’s … [Read more...] about SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
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Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – As America rings in it's 250th birthday, the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake remains one of the valley’s most cherished summer traditions, and this year’s celebration is set to continue that legacy. The professionally produced fireworks display will launch on Saturday, July 4th, beginning when the sky is fully dark, … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th in Big Bear!
4th of July Fireworks Scheduled for Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake remains one of the valley’s most cherished summer traditions, and this year’s celebration is set to continue that legacy. The professionally produced fireworks display will launch on Saturday, July 4th, beginning when the sky is fully dark, generally between 8:45 PM and 9:15 PM, from … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks Scheduled for Big Bear Lake
Visit Big Bear Debuts “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” Holiday Spectacle
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This winter, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo will transform into a glowing alpine wonderland with the debut of the “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” presented by Visit Big Bear. Sparkling with more than one million lights, this walk-through wonderland brings together families, friends, and holiday dreamers for a joyful celebration of light and … [Read more...] about Visit Big Bear Debuts “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” Holiday Spectacle
Big Bear’s Sky Symphony: Boat Parade & Drone Show Light Up Labor Day Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA — Friday, August 29, 2025 - Big Bear News - This Labor Day weekend, Big Bear Lake transforms into a canvas of light, sound, and celebration. As twilight settles over the mountains, the Rotary Club’s Boat Parade of Lights kicks off at 7:00 PM, launching from Garstin Island and tracing a glowing path along the south shore to the Carol Morrison East Public … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Sky Symphony: Boat Parade & Drone Show Light Up Labor Day Weekend