Events

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 […]

Joao Miyao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar 2026: Date, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer The Joao Miyao Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Lighthouse Academy inside High Alpine Training Club, 40679 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA […]

Live Music at Barrel 33 2026: September & October Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Live Music at Barrel 33 2026 brings acoustic afternoons and evening performances to Barrel 33 in Big Bear Lake throughout September and into early October. The venue combines live music with its food, craft beer, and wine […]

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 […]

Let’s Fiesta! 2026: Date, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Let’s Fiesta! 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Sunnybrook Estate, 42488 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. The evening is a community celebration and fundraiser honoring the culture, history, and legacy of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Trolley to Trails 2026: Schedule, Trail Stops, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Trolley to Trails 2026 is a free seasonal Mountain Transit route around Big Bear Lake that connects riders with popular hiking and recreation stops without requiring them to drive to every trailhead. The route operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday […]

Climate & Cocktails 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Climate & Cocktails 2026 is a recurring volunteer cleanup series hosted by Care for Big Bear. Participants spend the first part of the afternoon collecting litter and debris from trails, shoreline areas, parks, neighborhoods, or roadside locations, then gather at a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Landscape Painting Classes 2026: Dates, Schedule, Travel Tips, and Where to Stay Quick Answer Landscape Painting Classes 2026 are Monday morning art sessions at Miller Park in Fawnskin, on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Classes run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and welcome oil, acrylic, and watercolor painters. All skill levels are […]