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SkyFest Big Bear

Look Up! The incredible night sky above us is not only beautiful to behold but is an important feature to a healthy ecosystem. Welcome to SkyFest Big Bear!

Stargazing in Big Bear is a magical experience in any season, but this August, we're celebrating our celestial landscape like never before! SkyFest Big Bear puts our stars front and center along with astronomical exploration, and dark sky preservation.

Join us on an all new adventure at SkyFest Big Bear!

Event Date, Time & Place

August 22 & 23, 2025

Locations include the Big Bear Discovery Center, Snow Summit, Action Zipline and more.

Note: Read location and time information in the Schedule of Events and Descriptions before building your SkyFest adventure. Reserve the activities you want to attend to build your own event experience. See you there!

Friday, August 22

7 PM - 8 PM: Forest Sound Bath

Hosted at Action Zipline - address and directions to follow ticket purchase

8 PM - 10 PM: Beginner Astrophotography Workshop

Hosted by Bending Energy Photography - Meet at Juniper Point, 41365 N Shore Dr

9 PM - 11 PM: Hike & Stargaze

Hosted at Snow Summit - Meet at Big Bear Sports, 880 Summit Blvd

Saturday, August 23

7 PM - 11 PM: Star Party Festival

Hosted at Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Dr

7 PM - 8 PM: Forest Sound Bath

Hosted at Action Zipline - address and directions to follow ticket purchase

9 PM - 11 PM: Int/Adv Astrophotography Workshop

Hosted by Bending Energy Photography - Meet at Juniper Point, 41365 N Shore Dr

9 PM - 11 PM: Hike & Stargaze

Hosted at Snow Summit - Meet at Big Bear Sports, 880 Summit Blvd

An image of the stars and Milky Way galaxy in the night sky over Big Bear. An old mining shaft sits in the foreground.

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Event Descriptions & Locations