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Celebrate Winter Trails Day in Big Bear with a free snowshoe tour!

Dec 31, 2019 Sat, January 11, 2020 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. Pennsylvania Public Parking Lot 707 Knickerbocker Road Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Alpine Slide

Dec 31, 2019 800 Wildrose LaneBig Bear Lake, CA 92315PHONE: 909-866-4626

Snowboarding

Sep 16, 2019 Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Mountains

Free Kids bowling at the BARN

Aug 03, 2019 Youngsters can bowl 2 free games daily at the Bowling Barn from 6/1 to 8/31/19. Just register online at www.KidsBowlFree.com and coupons for 2 free games each day will be emailed Sunday mornings through the end of the program....

Farmers Market

Aug 03, 2019 Big Bear Convention Center parking lot 14900 Big Bear Blvd 92315. It's every Tuesday 8:30 am till 1:00 pm, thru Sept.

Big Bear Lake Brew Festival Aug 24th

Aug 03, 2019 Tickets & Info @ www.BigBearLakeBrewFest.com

Big Bear Discovery Center

Jun 19, 2019 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin, CA 92333 909-382-2790  Opens at 9 am

Alpine Zoo Opens at 10 am

Jun 19, 2019 It specializes in rehab and release of local Alpine species and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo. It is located across the street from Bear Mountain Ski Resort. 43285 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.  (909) 584-1...

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Jun 19, 2019 Time is 8:45 pm Thurs 7/4/19. It is the biggest display in Southern California. View from public parks or a boat on the lake. Pine Knot Marina Big Bear Lake.

Snow play at Alpine Slide

Nov 15, 2018 Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain800 Wildrose LaneBig Bear Lake, CA 92315PHONE: 909-866-4626

Santa's Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting

Nov 15, 2018 11/23/18 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in The Village 

Scarecrow Festival 9/21 to 11/4/18

Sep 07, 2018 Join the fun and enter your scarecrow into the competition. Get further info by going to www.BigBearLakeVillage.com

Trick or Treat in The Village of Big Bear

Sep 07, 2018 October 31, 2018 bring the family to have safe trick or treating fun!

48th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest

Sep 07, 2018 From 9/8/18 to 11/3/18 have fun at the Oktoberfest. Big Bear Lake Convention Center 42900 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Snow today and more on the way Friday!

Feb 27, 2018 Above 6000 feet, snow accumulations up to 10 inches, and could exceed a foot above 7000 feet.

7th Annual Big Bear Lake "Polar Plunge" for Special Olympics

Feb 25, 2018 Run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Big Bear Lake on Saturday, March 3rd to raise funds for Special Olympics Inland Empire. For just a minimum of $50. The Polar Plunge is an event where all participants race into the frigid waters of Big Be...

Snow Summit is for all things MTB.

Feb 25, 2018 Snow Summit features Southern California’s only lift-served, gravity fed bike park and accessible to riders of all ability levels.

Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit

Nov 25, 2017 Enjoy your family-friendly movies under the stars for free. 5pm to 8pm on 12/16, 12/23, 1/13, 2/17.   Located in Snow Summit base area.

Santa's Hayride to the North Pole

Nov 25, 2017 Santa is coming to town! Every Fri and Sat evening from 4pm to 8pm at Bear Valley Farms

Christmas in the Village with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Nov 25, 2017 Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus every Sat and Sun up to Dec 24th. They are at the Christmas Tree Lot at Pine Knot and Village

Halloween in the Village - October 31 Free

Aug 26, 2017 Take a walk through the village seeing all the horrors that it has to offer! Don't forget your costume or you'll miss out on the trick or treating!

Big Bear Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Aug 26, 2017 Held at Meadow Park on Thanksgiving Day, is designed primarily as a family event.  It's held in anticipation of indulgent Thanksgiving feasts to run in turkey trots to burn off calories before the big feast!

Big Bear Oktoberfest

Aug 26, 2017 Oktoberfest begins Saturday, September 9 and runs for eight consecutive weekends through Saturday, October 28, 2017. Location: The Convention Center of Big Bear Lake: 42900 Big Bear Blvd.

Big Bear Farmer's Market

Jul 10, 2017 Every Tuesday till end of September from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Located at the Big Bear Convention Center at the corner of Division and Big Bear Blvd. The Market also has crafts and handmade items.

Weather is perfect for Paddle Boarding

Jun 03, 2017 Paddle Big Bear launches Saturday, June 10, at a new venue - Veterans Park. The event is composed of clinics, demos,races and more. (Grizzly)

Big Bear is Sweet!

May 30, 2017 Next time you visit Big Bear, stop in the village and treat yourself to some homemade candy or ice cream! We recommend the Sweet Shop, which always reminds us of the movie Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Speaking of chocolate, they have that to...

Big Bear is a Hiker's Paradise!

Aug 17, 2016 We've done a lot of hiking in the big bear area so we thought we'd share some of our favorite trails with you! Big Bear has a trail for everyone: from easy meandering routes through pines and wildflowers to steep challenging trails that cli...

Mountain Wildflowers Are Here!

Jun 01, 2016 Warming weather in the Big Bear mountains means summer time wildflowers. Right now you'll see beautiful flowers springing up all over, coloring the landscape with rich reds, pale whites, nectar yellows and deep blues. Come visit and see for your...

Big Bear Fishing Tournaments Under Way

May 19, 2016 As summer approaches the fishing in big bear is heating up. Last week was the Hall Family May Trout Classic, and many more are to come this summer! Visit the Big Bear Municipal Water District website for a complete list of all fishing tournaments thi...

What It's Like to Ski in So Cal

Mar 16, 2016 Today is a beautiful day in Big Bear, California, less than 100 miles east of Los Angeles, with sunny skies and lots of snow still on the ground. This live photo from the Snow Summit webcam shows stunning views of Big Bear Lake and the beautiful snow...

Big Bear Lake is a Frozen Winter Wonderland

Feb 03, 2016 Big Bear Lake is frozen over for the season. During the winter months, its snowy shores offer visitors stunning views of the still, icy lake and snow-dusted mountain slopes of Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The almost 7-mile-long reservoir is complet...

Big Bear Mountain Receives 30+ Inches of Fresh Snow!

Jan 08, 2016 A total of 31 inches of fresh snow accumulated over the last three days, with more snow on Saturday! It's official: El Nino is here. Bear mountain and Snow Summit report reports 40" of snow at the base and 52" at the summit, with 12/12 lifts ope...

Winter Snow Storm Rolls into Big Bear

Jan 05, 2016 Here's a live shot of from the webcam atop Bear Mountain, on Chair 9 (Goldmine Mountain). Big Bear is foretasted to have snow for three days straight. Now's the time to book your vacation rental reservation at the Green Gable Cottage for yo...

Who Doesn't Love Cupcakes?

Dec 18, 2015 Next time you're in big bear, stop by our favorite coffee shop in the Village: the Copper Q. Located on Pine Knot Avenue, this coffee shop has a charming and relaxing atmosphere. While you're there, don't forget to have a cupcake...or two!...

Seasonal Craft Beers in Big Bear

Nov 29, 2015 Next time you're in the Village, visit Big Bear's newest brewery: Big Bear Lake Mountain Brewing Company. Their pumpkin spice seasonal beer is our favorite! Sugar coated rim with strong flavors of pumpkin spice and a creamy top. Mmm!...

Fall Colors in the Village

Nov 19, 2015 The Village in downtown Big Bear Lake, CA, is alive with the colors of fall! The leaves are changing colors as the trees prepare for another gorgeous season of snowfall.Take a walk with your loved ones through our quaint downtown streets an...

Fall Picnic in Boulder Bay

Nov 19, 2015 This fall, take the family for a picnic to breathtaking Boulder Bay where you’ll find fascinating rock formations dotting the coast of this Big Bear Lake inlet.Take a lovely stroll around pristine Boulder Bay Park where you’ll find manicured grassy a...

Ski Season at Big Bear

Nov 19, 2015 It's almost that time of year again! Snowboarders and skiers will be delighted to know that the slopes at Bear Mountain are now open for the winter months. Watch for new storms to bring in fresh powder. El Nino is planed to kick-in mid wint...

We Have Wifi!

Sep 12, 2015 Our rental cabin is fully-equipped with high-speed internet access for your stay! Bring your laptop or tablet along with you to relax in beautiful Sugarloaf without sacrificing your connection to the web.After a long day on the slopes, mountain bikin...

We Have a New Website!

May 22, 2015 We've just upgraded our website to better serve our guests. Our website is now 100% mobile friendly so you can now place reservations from your smart phone!Feel free to let us know how you like our new site. And of course, if you have any questions a...

Snow Is On It's Way!

Feb 11, 2015 A storm is rolling into Big Bear this weekend! Temperatures at Sugarloaf and the surrounding area are supposed to drop into the high 20's/low 30's F starting Friday morning. In combination with a 90% chance of rain, that means snow is headed our...

Keyless Entry Now Available

Jan 05, 2015 We just installed a keyless entry system in our vacation rental so you no longer have to worry about losing your cabin key!Upon confirmation of your reservation we will email you a key-code that you can use to access your home-away-from-home. Ju...