Village Reservation Services Blog

Big Bear, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, offers a plethora of activities that are perfect for families looking to make memorable experiences together. From outdoor adventures to cozy indoor activities, there’s something in Big Bear for everyone in the family to enjoy, especially when staying in a vacation rental. Here’s a guide to some of the best family-friendly activities in Big Bear, including special events happening in February. Visit...

The 27th Annual Classic Car Show & Fun Run in Big Bear was as big a success as ever! More than 500 beautifully restored classic cars were on display in the Village this past weekend. Thousands of fans and car enthusiasts took to the Village to see the variety of cars all built prior to 1975. The Fun Run Cruise on Saturday went West from the Village entrance on Highway...

Big Bear is stunningly beautiful in the fall and a great location to spend a weekend, especially during Halloween. There are plenty of events and activities for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to check out some of our favorites: Scarecrow Festival Big Bear’s second annual Scarecrow Festival runs until November 8, featuring dozens of different types of scarecrows on display throughout the village. To make things even more interesting,...

Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest turns 45 and the celebration promises to be one of our best yet! The 45th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is back! Running Saturdays and Sundays from September 12 through October 31 at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center the even is unlike any other in Southern California. From noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 5:30 pm on Sundays enjoy German celebration at it’s...

Five Must Do Winter Activities in Big Bear It’s close to that time of year again! Christmas and the Holidays are just around the corner and will be upon us before we know it! So let’s get up to Big Bear and enjoy everything it has to offer! There‘s no shortage of exciting activities and events during the winter in Big Bear. Here are our 5 must do winter activities...