Big Bear Events

Snow Summit Resort hosts the first SoCal event of the USASA's amateur snowboarding and skiing competition, open to all ages and ability levels. This, the first of seven local events, is a giant slalom. To register, visit USASA.org; SoCal Division within the Western Region. … [Read more...] about USASA SoCal Series at Snow Summit

The Fawnskin Chamber of Commerce and the North Shore Improvement Agency host Fawnskin's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. From 2 to 4pm, children can make decorations; the tree will be decorated at 3:30pm; Santa Claus arrives at 5pm; and the tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6pm. Entertainment will be provided by Art Harriman. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Tree Lighting Celebration

Tour six of the Valley's bed and breakfast inns on the annual Big Bear Loves Chocolate event. Enjoy holiday decorations and sample unique chocolate delicacies at each B&B. Maps for the free tour are available at the Visitors Center, at 630 Bartlett Road in the Village, or online at BigBearBnB.com. … [Read more...] about Holiday Bed & Breakfast Chocolate Tour

Original members of the 1960s folk group The Chad Mitchell Trio--including Mike Kobluk, Chad Mitchell and Joe Frazier--reunite for a 50th anniversary concert at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Frazier is now pastor at Big Bear's St. Columba's Episcopal Church, and proceeds from the show will benefit the church's building fund. For tickets, call the PAC box office at … [Read more...] about Chad Mitchell Trio Concert

Snow Summit Ski Resort hosts the annual New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade (featuring resort staff, serpentining down the mountain with torchlights) and party at the resort at the southern end of Summit Boulevard in Big Bear Lake. This is a can't-miss tradition, and can be viewed from the resort's base, as well as from other locations within the Big Bear Valley, including the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade