Events

Plein Air Art Competition 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer The Big Bear Plein Air Art Competition 2026 is Visit Big Bear's third annual plein air competition and a month-long celebration of outdoor painting across the Big Bear Valley. Artists can create their competition work between September 12 and October […]

Green Thumbs Forest Restoration Volunteers 2026: Dates, Volunteer Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Green Thumbs Forest Restoration Volunteers 2026 is a hands-on conservation program in the San Bernardino National Forest that gives volunteers an opportunity to help restore and protect Southern California's mountain environment. The 2026 season runs on select dates […]

Live Music at Chateau Big Bear / Tiffany's Bistro 2026: Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Live Music at Chateau Big Bear / Tiffany's Bistro 2026 is a recurring Friday and Saturday evening music series at Chateau Big Bear in Big Bear Lake. The current venue schedule lists live music every Friday […]

Mountain Story Time 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Mountain Story Time 2026 is a recurring family program at the Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin featuring stories and hot chocolate in a nature-focused setting. The published schedule runs through December 20, 2026, with Story Time held Fridays at 12:00 […]

High Alti-Tuesdays 2026: Dates, Live Music, Barrel 33 Specials, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer High Alti-Tuesdays 2026 is a recurring Tuesday live-music event at Barrel 33, 40754 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. The recurring program features Brad from SilverMoon playing laid-back music and crowd favorites while guests enjoy Barrel 33's […]

Mountain Story Time 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Mountain Story Time 2026 is a recurring family program at the Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin featuring stories and hot chocolate in a nature-focused setting. The published schedule runs through December 20, 2026, with Story Time held Fridays at 12:00 […]

Competition artwork exhibit at Destination Big Bear Event Center, 2:00-8:00 PM.

Big Bear Lake Farmers Market 2026: Dates, Hours, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Big Bear Lake Farmers Market 2026 is a Friday market at Ski Beach Park featuring produce from local and regional farms, prepared foods, hot food vendors, and artisan products. The market's own website currently advertises Friday fall hours from […]

Live Music at Chateau Big Bear / Tiffany's Bistro 2026: Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Live Music at Chateau Big Bear / Tiffany's Bistro 2026 is a recurring Friday and Saturday evening music series at Chateau Big Bear in Big Bear Lake. The current venue schedule lists live music every Friday […]

Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tours 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tours 2026 offer approximately 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruises on Big Bear Lake from Pine Knot Marina. The published 2026 season runs from August 19 through November 1, with daytime departures at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 […]

Competition artwork exhibit at Destination Big Bear Event Center, 2:00-8:00 PM.

Sidewalk Astronomy Big Bear 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Sidewalk Astronomy Big Bear 2026 is a free public stargazing series presented by the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society in The Village. Volunteers set up telescopes on the sidewalk near Barrel 33, 40754 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, […]