Free live music at Wyatt's: Southbound plays the 'Under the Pines' stage Aug. 28
The outdoor concert is free to attend, making it an easy late-summer outing for Big Bear Valley locals and visitors alike.
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Events
Big Bear Kid's Adventure Race returns to Bear Mountain in August 2026
The multi-sport obstacle course designed for children runs August 28–30 at Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake.
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Big Bear Lakefest returns to Ski Beach Park in August 2026
The two-day festival promises trail runs, mountain biking, paddle races, and family-friendly fun over a full weekend at the lake.
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SkyFest Big Bear 2026 recap: stargazing, black hole talks, and Milky Way photography atop Snow Summit
The three-day dark sky festival drew astronomy enthusiasts and families to venues across Big Bear Lake — and it's already worth penciling in for next year.
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Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest returns Sept. 12 for ten weekends of lederhosen, lagers, and the Chicken Dance
One of California's oldest Oktoberfest celebrations is back with a new theme — and a packed schedule that runs deep into November near the Convention Center.
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Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival kicks off with free concert and ribbon cutting on Sept. 4
The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening ceremony at the Sandalwood Lot to launch what organizers are billing as "the newest tradition in the mountains."
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Big Bear Theatre Project hosts Creating Worlds Playwright Festival
The August 16 event brought original theatrical works to Big Bear Lake, though details on participants and outcomes could not be confirmed.
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Fawnskin's Doo Dah Parade marks 50 years of mountain-community fun
The half-century milestone celebration rolled through Rim of the World Drive on August 15.
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Young skaters take the park at seventh annual Game of SK8
Big Bear's youth skateboarding competition returned to Sugarloaf Skatepark for another year of tricks, air, and friendly rivalry.
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Big Bear MX Grand Prix returns to Bear Mountain this month with 900+ riders
The five-day motocross event runs August 19–23 on the resort's ski runs and fire roads, drawing competitors of all ages from across the country.
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3rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights returns to Big Bear Lake on Labor Day weekend
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear bring back the waterfront tradition — this year with a drone show added to the mix.
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35th Annual Fun Run brings 450 classic cars — and up to 20,000 visitors — to Big Bear Village this weekend
The free three-day event runs August 7–9, with a lakeside cruise, live music, and a new exotic sports car display.
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20th annual Mountain AA Conference coming to Big Bear Lake in August
The three-day recovery gathering returns to the Big Bear Performing Arts Center with speakers, meals, and activities for AA and Al-Anon members alike.
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High Alti-Tuesdays brings weekly live music to Big Bear Lake this August
The recurring series kicks off August 4 and runs every Tuesday through February, with live music and specials on Village Drive.
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20th Annual Mountain AA Conference coming to Big Bear Lake in August
The three-day event at the Performing Arts Center offers speakers, meals, and fellowship for AA and Al-Anon members alike.
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Big Bear Lake Concert Series closes out its third year with latin rock and funk in The Village
Bardo and Mestizo Beat headline the free finale of the summer's most popular outdoor music tradition.
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Skyline at Sundown returns to Snow Summit this September with mountaintop BBQ and live music
The two-night outdoor dining event is set for September 11 and 12, 2026, with chairlift rides, a buffet dinner, and sunset views from the top of the mountain.
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Big Bear's three ski resorts hosting free Super Bowl viewing parties on Feb. 14
Ski the morning, then catch the game — Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain are all throwing free, all-ages watch parties on Super Sunday.
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Snow Summit rings in 2027 with its 62nd annual torchlight parade on New Year's Eve
More than 200 torch-carrying skiers will light up the mountain on December 31, with free admission to the viewing area — though a full day on the slopes will cost extra.
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Free reggae concert kicks off Labor Day weekend in Big Bear Village
Long Beach Dub AllStars and Common Sense headline Weekend 7 of the Big Bear Lake Concert Series.
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