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Mother's Day in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 05/08/25

This May 11, treat Mom to a special weekend away in Big Bear Lake!

Big Bear Farmers Markets

Posted: 04/02/25

Nothing beats freshly grown produce!

Stock photo: An Easter basket sits on a table with colorful eggs and yellow flowers. The background wall is turquoise.

Easter Fun in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 03/24/25

Follow the Easter fun into Southern California's Mountain Lake Escape

A football sits on a wooden table with appetizers including french fries and chicken wings. Stock image.

It's Super Bowl Sunday!

Posted: 02/03/25

Add these events and activities to your Super Bowl Weekend in Big Bear!

Trees with orange and yellow leaves in Big Bear Lake, CA

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 11/18/24

Thanksgiving in Big Bear is the perfect way to start the holiday season.

WINNERS! - Big Bear Scarecrow Competition

Posted: 11/14/24

Businesses & residents shared their crafty scarecrows throughout Big Bear for everyone to enjoy! These are the winners of the competition...

A team wearing banana costumes runs into the water at the Polar Plunge in Big Bear

Big Bear Events To Keep You Active & Outdoors!

Posted: 11/04/24

2025 Event Dates Announced!

A father and daughter hold the trout they caught during the 2023 Fishin' For $50K Trout Tournament in Big Bear Lake.

Fishin' For $50K Recap

Posted: 06/10/24

Thank you to all the anglers who participated in our 2024 Fishin' For $50K trout tournament

people sit on a dock on Big Bear Lake and admire the 4th of July fireworks show as fireworks reflect off of the lake

Best Places to View Fireworks

Posted: 06/27/23

Big Bear Lake's 4th of July fireworks can be viewed from around the valley, but just where are the best spots?

An illuminated camping tent on a hill overlooks Big Bear and the 4th of July fireworks show

How to do 4th of July in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 06/22/23

The 4th of July holiday is for family, friends, patriotic festivals, and celebrating this amazing country - and there's no better place to enjoy it all...