Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Big Bear community as it kicks off the 2026 holiday season with music, dancing, singing, the lighting of the Village Christmas Tree - and of course - Santa Claus!
The highly anticipated annual Christmas Tree Lighting returns to The Village on November 27th! Celebrations will include live music, interactive games, and contests.
Event Date, Time & Place
Friday, November 27th, 2026
Christmas Tree Corner, the intersection at Village Dr and Pine Knot Ave in The Village.
2026 Event Schedule To Be Announced...
Village Parking Notice
Pine Knot Avenue between Cameron Drive and Pedder Road, Village Drive between Bartlett Road and Stocker Road, and Cameron Drive between Village Sports Bar and Pine Knot Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic for this event.
Parking will not be permitted. Attendees are encouraged to park in the Bartlett, Knickerbocker, Pennsylvania, Cottage and Indian Village public parking lots.
Or, skip the parking and take the Free Big Bear Trolley! All lines stop at the Knickerbocker Parking Lot.
Hosted by
City of Big Bear Lake, with entertainment provided by
Visit Big Bear.
Keep Our Community Clean
Please dispose of trash in appropriate receptacles, let's keep our holiday cheer litter free!
