Winter Adventure in Big Bear Lake
Find Southern California's best winter recreation. From skiing and sledding, to apres and holiday cheer, Big Bear's is the ultimate winter getaway.
Experience the thrill of winter in Big Bear Lake, Southern California’s premier destination for snow-filled adventure and cozy mountain charm. Whether you’re hitting the slopes, exploring snowy trails, or unwinding by a crackling fire, Big Bear Lake offers endless ways to make the most of the winter season. Start planning your winter getaway today!
Winter Events
Skiing & Snowboarding Is Now Open For 2025/26
The wait is over. It's time to grab your gear and come take your first laps of the 25/26 winter season! Snow Summit will open for daily operations on Friday, December 5, 2025 for season pass holders and lift ticket purchasers.
Wyatt's Holiday Week
December 17th - 20th, 2025
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Join us for a week of hometown Christmas festivities at a true Big Bear original! From Wyatt’s annual Christmas party, to Christmas Pajamas, to Last Chance Christmas shopping, bring the whole family or just be part of ours! It’s a week of holiday cheer with new and old friends!
Christkindlmarkt
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
It’s a little German, a little American, and all fun. Big Bear’s Christkindlmarkt takes place during the day featuring last minute holiday shopping, live entertainment with Southern Spirit, several interactive activities including Gingerbread cookie decorating and ornament making, and contests for all ages!
Christmas & Holidays
Big Bear transforms into a holiday wonderland each December!
New Year’s Eve Concert & Torchlight Parade
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
From 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the evening thrill as over 200 skilled skiers and snowboarders cascade down the mountain, transforming the darkness into a mesmerizing sea of light with their torches, creating a magical spectacle before the grand (snow)ball drop.
Big Bear Polar Plunge
2026 Dates To Be Determined. . .
The coolest event of the season! Dive into the icy waters of Big Bear Lake to raise funds for the Southern California Special Olympics in the Inland Empire.
A Ghost Story Of Christmas
December 21st - 27th, 2025
Big Bear Theater Project’s own original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, 'A Christmas Carol' is reimagined year after year for afresh perspective that honors and retains all the elements that make this the ephemeral and essential holiday story.
Santa Comes To Snow Summit
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Head to Snow Summit and take your photo with Jolly St. Nick during Santa Comes to Summit. This event is FREE on December 20, 2025 from 11AM to 3PM on the Coca-Cola deck. Grab your family and friends, mix in a little holiday cheer, and smile big with the guy in the red suit.
Menorah Lighting Ceremny
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
From 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Chabad of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear hosts the 4th Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in The Village!
Coca-Cola Ride & Dine
December 26th, 2025 - February 27th, 2026
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Kick off your weekend at Snow Summit with a Coca-Cola Ride & Dine night from 3PM to 8:30PM on select dates. Hit the slopes for evening skiing and snowboarding, then grab a tasty bite and a Coca-Cola beverage on our Slopeside deck.
Ring in the New Year
The most scenic destination to welcome the New Year!