Dark Sky Week
This April 13 - 20, we're Going Dark!
Big Bear's Dark Sky Initiative is jumping in on Dark Sky Intl's annual sustainability campaign, Dark Sky Week. Join us for activities and events that support our local community and celebrate our night sky!
Let's Go Dark!
International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night. From the darkness needed for a restful night’s sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars, the night is filled with wonder and importance. Dark nights sustain critical wildlife ecosystems, strengthen the well-being of our communities, enable scientific discovery, and preserve shared cultural knowledge and traditions. Dark Sky International
Event Date, Time & Place
April 13 - 20, 2026
Follow our social media for stories and highlights of dark sky conservation. Plus, join us for in-person events that get you under the stars and around town.
Dark Sky Week Events
Night Sky Fun at the Discovery Center
Come to the Big Bear Discovery Center to learn about nocturnal wildlife and the important role of nighttime on the natural environment.
Schedule:
Thursday, April 16
- 11 AM Night Sky Craft
- 11:30 AM Night Sky Bat Presentation
- 12:30 PM Night Sky Light Pollution Presentation
Friday, April 17
- 10 AM Night Sky Bat Presentation
- 11 AM Night Sky Craft
- 1 PM Night Sky Light Pollution Presentation
Price:
FREE!
Location:
Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Dr
Dark Sky Trivia Night!
Stop by Barrel 33 Big Bear on
Friday, April 17
for a Dark Sky Trivia night! Scheduled for:
- 6 PM
- 7 PM
- 8 PM
and FREE for anyone to enjoy! Start studying, there's great prizes for our Trivia Winners!
Hike & Stargaze
Join Big Bear Solar Observatory and Big Bear Hiking Adventures for a starlit, guided hike along Towne Trail to learn about our skies and their role in a healthy environment! Best for ages 7 and up.
Schedule:
- Wed April 15 from 6 PM - 9 PM w/ special discounted pricing
- Fri April 17 from 6 PM - 9 PM
- Sat April 18 from 6 PM - 9 PM
Price:
- Wed April 15 - $15 per person
- Fri & Sat - $35 per person
Location:
Big Bear Lake Visitor Center, 40824 Big Bear Blvd
Trek the Dark Brew Trail
The Dark Brew Trail invites you to enjoy Big Bear's best dark beers, dark coffees and dark skies during International Dark Sky Week. Stop into these local hubs for a special offering and learn about Big Bear's Dark Sky Initiative.
Barrel 33
Enjoy a limited time Dark Beer Float (yes! beer and ice cream!) at Barrel 33, the most popular wine bar in The Village. 40754 Village Dr
Dank Donuts
Stop in for a galaxy inspired Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt donut for this one week only! 42612 Moonridge Rd
Moonridge Coffee Company
Something dark and tasty is brewing at this popular coffee shop. 42646 Moonridge Rd
Rewind Collective
Raise a glass full of house made dark cold brew or opt for hard kombucha or beer on tap. 40600 Village Dr
Tiffany's Bistro
Savor a Dark Chocolate Martini under the incredible, and largest, Tiffany Dome - yes, created by the famed jeweler and imported from Paris in 1987. Open Friday/Saturday from 4 PM - 11 PM. 42200 Moonridge Rd
The Moonridge Room
Touchdown in one of Big Bear newest bars and refuel with an out-of-this-world Saucer Sandwich and dark beer pairing. 42530 Moonridge Rd.
Follow Along the Dark Brew Trail
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