Presidents Day Weekend in Big Bear

Presidents Day isn’t just a long weekend, it’s the peak of Southern California’s winter season. Whether you’re hunting for fresh corduroy at Snow Summit or seeking an alpine escape to clear your head, Big Bear Lake is the ultimate high-altitude playground.

With extended resort hours and a village vibrating with energy, it’s time to trade the city smog for crisp mountain air.

Skiing and Snowboarding in Big Bear Lake

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Big Bear Presidents Day Weekend – EVENTS

The Big Bear Mountain Resort trifecta (Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, and Snow Valley) is firing on all cylinders this weekend.

Big Bear Presidents Day Weekend – THINGS TO DO

If your legs need a break from the board, Big Bear’s winter culture offers plenty of ways to keep the adrenaline high.

Glow Tubing at Big Bear Snow Play is a fun-filled family activity that leads the winter nights magic to a new level through glowing lights, fast runs and more. This evening activity at Big Bear Lake turns the frozen slopes into a vibrant playground that attracts and accommodates the entire family wanting to continue their winter adventure even after sunset.

Visitors enjoying glow tubing tunnel at Big Bear Snow Play

Big Bear Snow Play is indeed the winter attraction that everyone adores. It has many snow tubing slides and children's areas. It opens up during the week of Presidents Day Holiday and is a wonderful site for both children and adults to enjoy sliding and snow playing.

A group of people joyfully riding on snow tubes down a snowy slope at Big Bear Lake.

The Alpine Slide, which has been a classic Big Bear attraction, almost offers fun for the whole family all year round. The children and family-friendly winter activities through the snowy play areas make it a preferred location for families with kids who come to vacation during the Presidents Day Holiday weekend.

Snow Tubing at Alpine Slide in Big Bear with woman in orange coat going down a snow hill

Big Bear offers a number of indoor axe throwing places for people to have fun in the winter season. Axe throwing is an excellent activity to enjoy during the winters and an amazing opportunity for family, friends, couples, and all others willing to try a new and unusual experience.

A young woman standing and pointing at an axe that is stuck in a wooden target in a Big Bear axe-throwing facility.

The Bear Mountain Ski Resort has the chance for skiing and snowboarding for individuals with different skills, together with amazing parks and other winter activities for all skill levels. It is actually a very clear and compelling choice for the winter sports lovers who are visiting Big Bear for the Presidents Day holidays to come to this resort at least once.

Two snowboarders stand at the top of a snowy slope in Big Bear Lake, ready to descend the hill.

Bowling Barn is an indoor venue that caters to your entertainment of all sorts and making it the main highlight of your leisure time, which comprises bowling lanes, arcade games and food options. A nice place for families or groups that want to have a fun day and enjoy each other’s company.

Colorful glow bowling lanes with score screens at The Bowling Barn

Big Bear Presidents Day Weekend – RESTAURANTS

Wondering where to eat in Big Bear during Presidents Day Weekend?   

Big Bear is home to a vibrant dining scene with restaurants for every taste, casual cafés, hearty grills, family-friendly diners, and laid-back spots with outdoor patios and lakefront views.

A knife rests on the table beside a cheeseburger and fries at Sandy's restaurant in Big Bear.

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January 10, 2026 Updated 3:26 PM