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Things to do near Running Springs

Running Springs is a forest town on the Rim, with four-season living and Snow Valley a drive east on State Route 18. It is worth a stop of its own, not only a place you pass.

Upcoming events in Running Springs

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.

  • Snow Valley Mountain Resort

    Skiing and snow play on State Route 18 east of downtown, with a Running Springs mailing address. It sits separate from the Hilltop shops.

A little farther along

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

Questions about Running Springs

What's happening in Running Springs?

Still on the board for Running Springs: Running Springs Farmers Market & Artisan Faire (Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM, through Nov 21, 2026), Running Springs Enchanted Nights (Oct 28, 2026, 5–9 PM), and December Craft Corner (Dec 16 and Dec 23, 2026). This page is things to do near Running Springs. The full board is the mountain events calendar.

What is there to do near Running Springs?

Places and lakes already named for Running Springs include Snow Valley Mountain Resort, Heaps Peak Arboretum, SkyPark at Santa's Village, Lake Gregory, and Arrowbear Lake and Green Valley Lake. 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.

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