Big Bear Events

Looking for what's happening in Big Bear ? This is your official Big Bear Event Calendar. Below you'll find a complete list of upcoming events, from the adrenaline-pumping Big Bear LakeFest in the summer to the festive Oktoberfest in the fall.
Find details and ticket information for every major Big Bear event right here.

Illuminated boats are on the water at Big Bear during a boat parade with a town and mountains in the background.
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Labor Day Boat Parade

08/31/2025

08/31/2025

7:00 PM

The Visitor Center

Big Bear Lake, CA

Big Bear Rotary Labor Day Weekend Boat Parade of Lights Light up your Labor Day weekend at one of the most unforgettable events on Big Bear Lake, the Boat Parade of Lights, hosted by the Rotary Club of Big Bear...
A beautiful sunset with vibrant orange and purple hues reflects over a serene lake, framed by distant mountains and silhouetted reeds at Big Bear.
COMPLETED

Skyline at Sundown

08/22/2025

08/31/2025

4:30 PM

Snow Summit

Big Bear Lake, CA

Skyline at Sundown – Big Bear’s Summer Sunset Event Looking for the perfect summer evening in Big Bear Lake? Skyline at Sundown at Snow Summit delivers golden-hour mountain views, live music, delicious BBQ, and an unforgettable mountaintop dining experience. This...
A line of classic cars, including a VW bus and a vintage woody wagon, are on display at a car show in Big Bear.
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Big Bear Cool Run in the Mountains Car Show

08/30/2025

08/30/2025

9:00 AM

Big Bear Convention Center

Big Bear Lake, CA

Cool Run in the Mountains Car Show Polish up your ride and cruise into the mountains for the Cool Run in the Mountains Car and Motorcycle Show in Big Bear Lake! Hosted by the RodRiders Car Club, this chrome-filled classic...
An outdoor concert scene with a crowd of people watching a band perform on a stage lit with purple lights at Big Bear
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Music in the Mountains

07/05/2025

08/30/2025

5:00 PM

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Lake, CA

Music in the Mountains – Big Bear’s Unmissable Summer Concert Event Music in the Mountains is a five-show tribute concert series held every summer at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater, presented by the Southern California Mountains Foundation. This event...
Motocross riders race on a dirt track at Big Bear, with the lead rider kicking up dust and dirt.
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MX Grand Prix – Big Bear

08/21/2025

08/24/2025

8:00 AM

Bear Mountain Resort

Big Bear Lake, CA

MX Grand Prix – The First Annual in Big Bear Big Bear is gearing up for the 1st Annual MX Grand Prix, and it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend! Hosted by Bear Mountain and set at Snow Summit, this...
A night sky with star trails over a lake and trees in SkyFest Big Bear event.
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SkyFest Big Bear

08/22/2025

08/23/2025

7:00 PM

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Lake, CA

Skyfest Big Bear: Stargazing, Astrophotography & Outdoor Fun Experience the magic of Skyfest Big Bear, a brand-new mountain festival dedicated to celebrating the breathtaking night skies and vibrant outdoor culture of Big Bear Lake. This unique event features expert-led astrophotography...
A poster with a gray hat and black band on a wooden stage, by Vanessa Claire Stewart for the Big Bear Theatre Project, to depict Buster Keaton’s rise and fall.
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Stoneface – The Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton

08/08/2025

08/17/2025

7:30 AM

Big Bear Performing Arts Center

Big Bear Lake, CA

Stoneface - The Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton Live Theatre Returns to Big Bear with a Captivating Tribute to a Silent Film Legend The curtains rise once again at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center with...