Fall Into Festivities.
Fall In Love with Big Bear.
Escape the ordinary and fall into something unforgettable this season.
Whether you’re craving crisp mountain air, golden leaves, or a beer stein in each hand — Big Bear has it all.
From cozy moments by the fire to adrenaline-fueled zipline tours, this is your season to Fall in Love with Big Bear– one hike, one festival, one breathtaking view at a time.
Big Bear Fall Bucket List
The beauty of the Fall landscape in Big Bear is something you must experience at least once in your lifetime.
The weather is cooling, and the leaves are changing colors, and the forest is coming to life bursting in shades of green, yellow, red, and orange.
Fall is here in Big Bear Lake where you can experience crisp mountain air at a slower pace while sipping your pumpkin spiced latte and strolling the Village shops.
With plenty of reasons to love Big Bear in the Fall we have curated the perfect list for you to easily craft and plan your perfect getaway to the mountains without missing a thing.
Celebrate the seasons with Big Bear Vacations this year.
Featured Events & Experiences
Big Bear Oktoberfest (Sept 6 – Nov 8)
Dust off your dirndls and lace up your lederhosen — it’s time to prost!
With live German bands, bratwurst feasts, stein-holding contests, and family-friendly fun, Big Bear Oktoberfest is the heart of fall festivities.
Bonus: We’re giving away FREE tickets as part of our seasonal celebration — don’t miss your chance to join the party. Willkommen to the mountains — where the beer flows and the leaves glow.
Twilight Safaris at Big Bear Zoo
Join us for an hour-long guided tour of the zoo with a focus on our nocturnal animals.
Hot chocolate and cookies are available.
Bring a jacket or sweater, the evenings in October can be cool in Big Bear.
Glow Range | Illuminated Golf by Coca-Cola
Introducing an exciting event this summer through fall at the Driving Range at Bear Mountain Golf Course.
The Driving Range will be illuminated with glowing lights, and you’ll play with glowing balls for a unique experience.
Dark Legends of Big Bear – Night Hikes
Step into the shadows this October with a special event Halloween hike.
Dark Legends of Big Bear Night Hike is an after-dark hike for those who dare.
Guided by lantern, you’ll journey one mile into the forest where you will hear spine-tingling tales of Big Bear’s dark legends, ghost stories, and even UFO sightings.
Fall Village Wine Walk
It’s Back for Fall!
The popular Village Wine Walk in Big Bear Lake is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Participating stores will welcome customers to enjoy delicious wine and snacks while shopping.
Now, that’s worth raising a glass for!
Treats & Trails
Join us on the lovely Rathbun Trail in your favorite costumes for a few hours of candy!
This event highlights local trails and encourages our youngest recreators to get out and enjoy the trails!
With community booths every few hundred feet the little ones are encouraged to break out their best costumes and stock up on some holiday fun!
This Trail is great for strollers and recreators of all ages.
Mystery Maze at Big Bear Moose Lodge
The Big Bear Moose Lodge presents the Annual Mystery Maze at their Fawnskin location!
It’s the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy as we inch closer to Halloween.
Find your way through darkness, mirrors, and more to escape to freedom!
The Mystery Maze is open Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 PM with a special opening on Halloween from 5 PM – 9 PM.
5th Annual Paint a Pumpkin Night at Barrel 33
Come Join us this Saturday, October 26th for our Annual Paint a Pumpkin Night!
Freestyle Painting
5:00-7:00pm
We Provide the Pumpkin, First Glass of Wine & All Paint Supplies
Bring the family, all ages welcome!
Live Music
Ticket Cost: $35
The Big Scare at Swim Beach
Halloween Trick-or-Treats in Big Bear Village
Bring your kids to the safest place to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween!
The Village and the City of Big Bear Lake is sponsoring Halloween in the Village with store-to-store trick or treating, spooks, and family fun.
This year’s Halloween in The Village will feature a live music concert with all the best 80s tunes for families to groove to all evening.
Dog costume contest from 4-4:30 PM at the Copper Q located at 645 Pine Knot Blvd.
Oktoberfest Spooktacular Costume Contest Weekend
The Halloween spirit is coming to Oktoberfest!
Book your tickets and ready your costumes for Saturday and Sunday this Halloween weekend.
Come for a Spooky Good Time and Raise Your Steins & Spirits with us!
Adult Costume Contest
Saturday, Nov 1st, 2025
First Prize = $800 Cash
Multiple prizes valued at up to $2,000
Kids’ Costume Contest
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 2025
Kids dressed in costume get FREE admission, plus a kids’ costume contest with lots of great prizes for the youngsters!
Fall Foliage- Where to See Fall Colors in Big Bear
Get up close and personal with the iconic colors of Big Bear as you enjoy a spectacular hike full of scenery and views throughout the San Bernardino National Forest.
Here in Big Bear, you will see a wide variety of trees from Aspens, maples, oaks, and pines showing off their brightest shades in the autumn months.
Swing by the Big Bear Discovery Center and the Visitors Center for up-to-date maps and tips on the best areas to view these blooming colors.
Top 10 Free & Affordable Fall Adventures
Stroll for Colors – Foliage views are everywhere — even outside your cabin door.
Ride the Sky Chair – Take in sweeping views from the summit.
Catch a Fish – Rainbow trout are hungry — are you ready?
Village Shopping – Find quirky, cozy, and handmade gifts.
Savor Fall Flavors – Warm up with pastries or locally roasted coffee.
Explore the Zoo – Meet alpine animals in a one-of-a-kind setting.
Paddle the Lake – Rentals available through October.
Gold Rush Adventures – Pan for gems and strike it rich.
You can also leave it to the professionals to get an unforgettable view of the foliage from a Helicopter Tour, Big Bear Offroad Experience, or Action Zipline from above the treetops.
From beginner to challenging trails there is a space in Big Bear that everyone will love and feel comfortable with nature.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy Fall in Big Bear for the whole family.
Action Zipline Tours
Big Bear Offroad Experience
Big Bear Village
Bike along Alpine Pedal Path
Stroll the Big Bear Neighborhoods
Scenic Helicopter Ride
Set Sail on the Pirate Ship Tour
Falltacular Adventures
Fall isn’t just a season here. It’s an experience. A Falltacular one.
♂️Hike It- Your Next Trail is Steps Away
♀️ Bike It- Fiery Foiliage at Your Own Pace
Float It- A New Foliage Perspective
Zip It, Smash It- Fly thru the Trees
Above It All- Bird’s-Eye Vibrant Views
More Fall Inspiration
With colored trees, cool air, and a beautiful lake to enjoy, you’ll find that the fall season is the perfect time to explore the wilderness surrounding Big Bear.
Here are some free outdoor adventure ideas to ensure that your fall getaway can harvest family memories keeping pleasantly busy together.
Jump into a pile of Leaves
Roast Chestnuts or Pumpkin Seeds in your Big Bear Cabin
Take a Fall Foliage Drive
Throw a Friendsgiving Celebration
Collect wild apples to make a fresh apple pie
Carve pumpkins together
Get cozy by a wood burning fire
Bake Pumpkin Bread
Create an Autumn Craft
Take your Christmas Card photo
Make a Scarecrow
Have a Scary Movie Marathon
Hike along Alpine Pedal Path
Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt
Have a Fall Picnic
Take a scenic bike ride
❤️ Fall is Within Reach
Just 2 hours from LA or 3 from Vegas, Big Bear Lake offers an easy, affordable escape packed with adventure, charm, and Instagrammable magic. Bring a sweater, your sense of wonder, and maybe your pup — we’re pet-friendly too.
️ Your Invitation to Fall
Don’t just scroll through fall. Live it. Taste it. Feel it.
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