September 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026
A walk still starts with the route and the day. Lake Gregory in Crestline is one easier outing to consider. Trail and weather notes live on the hiking guide. A peak week for color stays off this page, so the pleasure is the day you choose.
Matching events from the free board appear here for these dates. The event board keeps the full list.
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Weekends, Oct 16 to Nov 14, 2026
Big Bear Lake Convention Center, Big Bear Lake, CA
Long-running Oktoberfest with German beer, food, and music. Weekends 6–10.
Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest
Saturday and Sunday through Oct 25, 2026
Free
Waterfront Park, Lake Arrowhead Village, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Free-admission 45th annual Oktoberfest with German beer, food, music, and contests.
Pumpkins in the Pines
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 18, 24 and 25, and Oct 31, 2026
Park hours: Oct 18 and 25, 10 AM to 5 PM. Oct 24, 10 AM to 9 PM. Oct 31, 10 AM to 7 PM.
Kid-friendly
SkyPark at Santa's Village, 28950 California 18, Skyforest, CA
A family fall festival, with a pumpkin patch through the pines. Admission is a SkyPark day ticket or an annual pass.
Community Pumpkin Patch
Oct 24, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM
FreeKid-friendly
Snow Summit base, 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
Lions Club free pumpkins for kids, games, and a costume contest.
Pumpkin Painting at Barrel 33
Oct 30, 2026, 5–7 PM
Barrel 33, 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA
An evening to paint pumpkins at Barrel 33.
Top Town Fall Fest
Nov 14, 2026, 1–4 PM
FreeKid-friendly
Crest Forest Dr and Hwy 138, Crestline, CA
Free music, food, and kids' crafts.
Questions about this season
What fall gatherings are on the board?
For September 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026, the board shows Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest (Weekends, Oct 16 to Nov 14, 2026), Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest (Saturday and Sunday through Oct 25, 2026), Pumpkins in the Pines (Saturday and Sunday, Oct 18, 24 and 25, and Oct 31, 2026), Community Pumpkin Patch (Oct 24, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM), Pumpkin Painting at Barrel 33 (Oct 30, 2026, 5–7 PM), and Top Town Fall Fest (Nov 14, 2026, 1–4 PM). This page is fall colors.
Where is the full event list?
Every public event Cyndi has reviewed is on the mountain events calendar. The list is updated every Wednesday. Share one at submit your event.
What should I check before I come up?
Please confirm the date on the organizer's page, and look at the highway on Caltrans QuickMap. Winter roads have a guide at winter access.