Big Bear Events

Over the January 9/10 weekend, Bear Mountain Resort features two rail jam competitions. On Saturday, it's the Analog Design Unlikely Feature competition; registration from 8am to 10:30am, unveiling and practice at 11am, and noon start time for competition. Free entry. On Sunday, registration begins at 8am for the Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam. Free entry fee. Register … [Read more...] about Rail Jam Competitions at Bear Mountain

All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in the 3rd annual Snowshoe the Bear competition, which launches from the Village of Big Bear Lake and includes both 5K and 10K snowshoe race courses. Same day registration available, from 7-9am in the Village; races begin at 10am, with a free kids' race at noon. Expo and music follow, with awards at 1pm.  Snowshoe the Bear is … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Snowshoe the Bear

This year's Big Bear Chamber of Commerce fantasy auction is billed as "A Night of Moonshine & Mayhem," and will feature dinner with all the fixin's, music and dancing, live and silent auctions, two saloons, Texas Hold 'Em, Black Jack, Craps and a mechanical bull. Individual tickets are $25 per person, $250 for a table of eight. Event will be held at the Big Bear Convention … [Read more...] about A Night of Moonshine & Mayhem

The San Bernardino National Forest Association presents a New Year's Day snowshoeing tour (or hike under the stars, depending on snow levels) and dinner at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at 909/866-3437 to make reservations; tickets are $50 per person. Wear warm clothes, gloves, hat and boots; snowshoes, dinner and dessert provided. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion

The Big Bear Library on Garstin Drive hosts their annual holiday event, appropriate for preschool and school age children, featuring a reading of Charles Dickens's "The Christmas Carol" and cookie decorating. This special program is free. Call the library at 866-5571 for more information on other programs, or see our library story outlining children's activities. … [Read more...] about Children’s Holiday Program at Library