November 1, 2026 through January 10, 2027
Christmas and Thanksgiving as a family visit have their own page. Roads before a holiday drive stay on the winter access guide. Please confirm the date on the organizer's page, and check the highway at Caltrans QuickMap.
Matching events from the free board appear here for these dates. The event board keeps the full list.
Santa's Village Holiday Season
Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Kid-friendly
SkyPark at Santa's Village, 28950 Rim of the World Hwy, Skyforest, CA
The park turns into a Christmas wonderland with Santa, parades, and lights.
Alpine Zoo Wild Lights
Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027, 5–8 PM
Big Bear Alpine Zoo, 42801 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA
2 million lights in four themed zones at the zoo. Free opening on Nov 12.
Big Bear Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov 27, 2026
Kid-friendly
The Village, Pine Knot Ave & Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA
Village tree lighting with music, dancing, and Santa.
Mountain Holiday Celebration
Nov 27–28, 2026, 10 AM–8 PM
Kid-friendly
Tree lighting, Santa, hay rides, and a Parade of Lights at 6 PM on Nov 28.
Holidays in the Pines
From Nov 30, 2026, into December
FreeKid-friendly
Lake Dr and Crest Forest Dr, Crestline, CA
Free holiday lights and festivities. Santa comes to town. The chamber calendar shows daily dates from Nov 30, including Dec 4 through Dec 9.
Chanukah & Menorah Lighting
Dec 21, 2026
Pine Knot Ave and Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA
Yearly public menorah lighting in The Village.
New Year's Eve Concert & Torchlight Parade
Dec 31, 2026, 6–10 PM
Free
Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
62nd annual torchlight parade by 200+ skiers. Free to watch.
Questions about this season
What holiday light events are on the board?
For November 1, 2026 through January 10, 2027, the board shows Santa's Village Holiday Season (Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027), Alpine Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027, 5–8 PM), Big Bear Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov 27, 2026), Mountain Holiday Celebration (Nov 27–28, 2026, 10 AM–8 PM), Holidays in the Pines (From Nov 30, 2026, into December), and Chanukah & Menorah Lighting (Dec 21, 2026), plus 1 more on this page. This page is holiday lights.
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.