Events

Saturday, August 30th, 2025Starting at 5:00 PMYee-haw! Tap into your inner cowboy - or cowgirl - and join Los Vaqueros for some good 'ol fashioned at their Slowdown Hoedown on Aug 30. Enjoy live music, kids games, a 50/50 raffle, local history, a spaghetti dinner (at cost) and so much more!Address:440 Cascade St.Big Bear City, […]

The Southern California Mountains Foundation is bringing back the popular Music in the Mountains series this 2025! Take a seat under the stars at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater and enjoy the best in country, classic and contemporary rock, 7,000 feet above Southern California! A ticket to a Music in the Mountains concert does […]

June 22nd - August 31st, 2025Swim Beach has reopened to the public! Cool off this summer at Big Bear Lake's only area specifically designed for swimming. Lifeguards are on duty during open hours and a sandy beach area invites guests to lay out in the sun.Admission:Adults (13+) - $10.00Youth (ages 3-12) - $5.00Seniors (60+) - […]

Join a volunteer naturalist for a 1/2 mi. walk on the Nature Discovery Trail at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Learn about the flora, fauna, and history of the Big Bear Valley. An easy walk for all ages! Address:40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38Fawnskin, California 92333Location: Big Bear Discovery CenterPhone: 909-382-2790Website:

Experience our Interactive Blockbuster"Movie" themedMining Extravaganzas !JAWS: Choose our "Supreme Predator of the Sea" and take a big bite out of fun! Your adventure begins with Quint™s chum bucket. Quint's chum booster will help bring JAWS to the surface in this fin-tasic adventure!Dive deep into the sea and raise treasures from the waters of Amity […]

Friday, July 25th - September 13th, 2025It's time to get into the groove! Come join us at Barrel 33 for an evening full of enchanting music and tunes from featured musicians!ScheduleHilary Watson - 7/19Ed Masuga - 7/25Brad from SilverMoon - 7/26Brad from SilverMoon - 8/1Connor Peyton - 8/2Bearly Famous - 8/8Holy Crow - 8/9Ryan Bieber […]

Join the Bear Valley Astronomical Society for "Sidewalk Astronomy" in The Village. Peer through the telescopes to view stars, planets, and more! Set up is near the entrance of Barrel 33 Big Bear on Village Dr.Schedule:Aug 2, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMAug 30, 2025 7 PM - 10 PMSept 27, 2025 6:30 PM - […]

Saturday, August 30th, 2025From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMCool Run in the MountainsTM Car and Motorcycle ShowPut on by the RodRiders Car Club of Big BearGet away from the heat œdown the hill and come up to Big Bear for this one-day car show. Entry is $35 pre-register, $40 day of the show. Cars enter […]

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYSWyatt’s Grill and Saloon is truly the simple place where the good folks of Big Bear gather. Join this friendly crew every Friday and Saturday (Saturdays are strictly country, yeehaw!) for live music at 6 PM! Doors open at 4 PM and full restaurant and bar will be open.Admission is free. Address:42900 Big […]

Fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and a golden sunset set the scene for an unforgettable evening. Add in an outdoor, buffet-style BBQ dinner and you've got the recipe for the perfect summer night. Elevate your summer plans with Skyline at Sundown at the top of Snow Summit on August 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, and 31st, […]