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Things to do near Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake is a public recreational lake in the valley, with the Village, skiing, and quieter streets a short drive apart. The City of Big Bear Lake and the county are different places. Lake rules stay with Big Bear Municipal Water District.

Upcoming events in Big Bear Lake

These dates come from the free community board. When that list is updated, this page follows. Please confirm the day on the organizer's page.

The whole list, including other towns, is on the mountain event board.

Places and lakes already on these guides

These are lakes and places her guides already name. Hours and admission stay with each place.

  • Big Bear Lake

    A public recreational lake. Launch facilities and lake-use information are published by Big Bear Municipal Water District: Big Bear Municipal Water District.

  • The Village at Pine Knot

    The walkable core many visitors mean when they say they went to the Village.

  • Stanfield Marsh

    A boardwalk and marsh at the east end of the lake, a quiet north-shore walk.

  • Alpine Pedal Path

    A paved corridor along the north shore, connecting lake-edge stops rather than a backcountry trail.

  • Snow Summit

    A ski and snowboard mountain inside the City of Big Bear Lake. Operations change with the season.

  • Bear Mountain

    A ski area closely associated with the Moonridge side of the city.

  • Meadow Park

    A city park near the south-shore commercial corridor.

A little farther along

Nearby places her guides already point to, when you feel like a longer day.

  • Fawnskin and the Discovery Center

    The north shore has a small-community feeling, with forest visitor information at the Discovery Center.

  • Big Bear City

    A separate community from the City of Big Bear Lake, on the east side of the valley.

Questions about Big Bear Lake

What's happening in Big Bear Lake?

Still on the board for Big Bear Lake: tick, tick...BOOM! (Oct 15–25, 2026), Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest (Weekends, Oct 16 to Nov 14, 2026), Open Mic Night at Red Baron Pizza (Mondays, 5:30–7:30 PM), 2026 State of the City (Oct 21, 2026, 4 PM), 28th Eagles of Excellence Awards (Oct 22, 2026, guests 5 PM, program 6:15 PM), and Big Bear Pickleball Getaway (Oct 22–25, 2026), plus 24 more on this page. This page is things to do near Big Bear Lake. The full board is the mountain events calendar.

What is there to do near Big Bear Lake?

Places and lakes already named for Big Bear Lake include Big Bear Lake, The Village at Pine Knot, Stanfield Marsh, Alpine Pedal Path, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Meadow Park, Fawnskin and the Discovery Center, and Big Bear City. Hours and admission stay with each place.

How do I confirm a date before I drive up?

Please confirm the date on the organizer's page. The board is the mountain events calendar. Before you come up, check the highway at Caltrans QuickMap.

Next steps

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