Halloween in Big Bear

Spooky Season is finally upon us and what better way to spend the spookiest day of the year than the mountains! Big Bear is a great place to spend your holidays and Halloween is no exception. With the crisp mountain air and the surrounding forest setting, your sure to get in the Halloween spirit. But what is there to do? Where do you start? That’s what we’re here to help you with. We’ve got a ton of great options for you and your family to enjoy this Halloween.

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Boo in the zoo

For an experience that gets “wild” be sure to take the whole family to Boo at The Zoo! Visit Big Bear Alpine Zoo for their annual Halloween event and tour the animal exhibits dressed in your favorite Halloween costume! Arts and crafts, games, and even a scavenger hunt will provide hours of fun for the whole family. Think you’ve got the best costume? Enter in the costume contest and find out!  Join in on the feeding tour and watch as the animals get fed fun Halloween-themed treats. The animals aren’t the only ones who will be getting treats that night. Candy will be handed out by ghouls and goblins throughout the zoo so make sure you bring a bag or a bucket to hold lots of candy! Make sure to bring a small pumpkin with you for $1 off of your admission.

Halloween in the Village

For your fun-filled day of Halloween activities, bring your little goblins, ghosts, witches, and more to The Village for trick-or-treating. The Village shopping center is famous for its amazing eateries and beautiful boutiques but during Halloween time it turns into a spooktacular place to grab the best Halloween treats. With more than 50 stops throughout, you’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! When we say this event is for the whole family though, we mean it. Bring your four-legged family member dressed up in their Halloween costume and enter them in The Village pet costume contest hosted at Copper Q.  Be sure to let us know if you plan to participate in the event and we will help you find a pet-friendly cabin for your stay!

Ghost Town

During Halloween, Gold Rush Mining Co turns into an eerie ghost town! Come smile among the jack-o-lanterns and explore the abandoned ghost town and graveyard. There are so many photo ops along the way so don’t forget to bring your camera! Once you’ve explored the ghost town, make sure you participate in the free ghost town scavenger hunt, “The Adventures of Glitter Gulch”. Use your detective skills and keen eyesight to search for various items hidden among the ghosts and ghouls in the abandoned town. You won’t want to miss out on this creepy-crawly hunt. 

Paint and Sip

Whoever said Halloween was only for kids clearly never visited Big Bear during this holiday. Barrel 33 hosts their annual Halloween-themed paint and sip, “The Witching Hour” on October 29th. This event is 21+ and includes all materials for creating your masterpiece plus your first glass of wine for only $45! Put your artist skills to the test and create the perfect spooky painting! The event begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. Be sure to purchase your tickets early as they tend to sell out fast! 

Whatever events you choose to take part in, we know you’ll have a ghostly good time but don’t let the fun end there! Be sure to book your Halloween cabin adventure with us to keep the fun going. We provide multiple cabin options to fit any need or budget and can even accommodate your furry babies with pet-friendly options. Give us a call at 909-752-0234 to speak with one of our vacations specialists. We can’t wait to see all the fun you have here in Big Bear this season!