Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA- Big Bear Lake is gearing up for a full slate of family?friendly fun this holiday weekend, with four major events bringing excitement, music, and community spirit to the mountains. Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival – September 4–6 The holiday weekend kicks off with the Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival, a brand?new celebration debuting at 103 … [Read more...] about From Rodeo Dust to Dancing Drones: Big Bear’s Holiday Weekend Has It All!
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SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
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
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
The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News - The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10, transforming The Village into a chrome-lover’s paradise. With over 500 classic and antique cars on display, this is one of Southern California’s most beloved vintage car events. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it: Show & … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Antique Car Club Fun Run rolls into town this Friday through Sunday, August 8–10