Select days, September 12 – November 8, 2026
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Celebrate fall in Big Bear with authentic German food, live entertainment, family fun, and Oktoberfest traditions at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center.
Big Bear Events
Big Bear's calendar runs on a summer rhythm: music in the evenings, tournaments on the water, and a handful of festivals that take over the Village for a weekend.
We only list events whose dates we hold. Times and details change — always confirm with the organiser before planning a drive around one.
Upcoming
Events with dates we currently hold, soonest first.
September 26–27, 2026
WON Big Bear Troutfest
Western Outdoor News' two-day trout tournament on Big Bear Lake — lines in from 7 AM, the weigh station at Big Bear Marina, and trophies for adults and kids.
October 2–4, 2026
Big Bear Yoga Festival
Three days of yoga, meditation, hikes, music and vendors, centred on the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center.
October 9–10, 2026
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB
Big Bear's UTMB World Series trail-running weekend — 100-mile, 100K, 50K, 21K and 10K races that start and finish in The Village, with a festival, local food and a finish-line parade.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Bear Crawl in The Village
A Saturday afternoon crawl through ten Village bars and restaurants — a souvenir glass, a drink at each stop, a DJ, a bear costume contest and a raffle, raising money for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and Grace's Place.
November 2–8, 2026
One Sky Week
A week for Big Bear's night sky — night hikes, astronomy events and telescope stargazing across the valley, alongside Dark Sky International's Under One Sky conference.
November 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027
Alpine Zoo Wild Lights
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo transformed after dark — a winter evening stroll through glowing holiday light displays.
Dates and times come from the organisers and change without notice. Always confirm directly before planning a trip around an event.
Keep exploring
Things to Do in Big Bear
A local guide to the best things to do in Big Bear Lake — the lake, hiking, family days out, restaurants and events, each one plotted on our interactive map.
Big Bear with Kids
Family-friendly things to do in Big Bear Lake — the zoo, the lake, parks and playgrounds, each one marked kid-friendly in our own interactive map data.
Big Bear Lake Activities
What to do on Big Bear Lake — marinas, boat rentals, fishing and shoreline parks, mapped by the local team behind The Big Bear Experience.