Yes, there are bears in Big Bear! This picture by Doug Freeland is proof! There have been numerous bear sightings in the Moonridge area lately (including on Rockspray and Ridgecrest), and this guy apparently keeps trying to break INTO the Moonridge Zoo! … [Read more...]

The first snow of the season arrived today!  A few inches are possible overnight... … [Read more...]

It's a special time of year in Big Bear when the leaves on the trees start to turn and the temperatures cool down.   … [Read more...]

The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall exhibit arrives in Big Bear today!  The vehicle caravan will be welcomed by a short ceremony at Veteran's Park at noon today, then proceed to Meadow Park where it will be set up for public viewing Thursday through Sunday.  Bear Valley school children will be visiting the exhibit tomorrow, and the site will be open for continuous viewing.  This is the largest of the traveling wall replicas and includes a special 9/11 tribute.  Take some time to stop by and see this impressive … [Read more...]

The Village Business Association will present their annual 'Autumn Wine Walk' this Saturday, September 21st from 3:30 to 7 pm.  Stroll the Village boutiques, restaurants and shops while sampling fine wines and light hors d’oeuvres.  $30 per person (Pre-sale) • $35 per person (Day of the Event if Available) Purchase tickets at Hunter Halls, UPS Store, The Copper Q, Room-to-Room, Home Warehouse Design Center, and The Shirt Shanty, all located in the Village.  Check-in to get wristbands starts at 3 pm Saturday at the … [Read more...]

The Big Bear City Airport will host their annual 'Air Fair' Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.  Watch the skies today as the vintage aircraft arrive.  All vendor booths have been sold out also, so this should be a great day with lots of food, activities, flybys and many, many planes on display. … [Read more...]

Local artist Larry Squires is just one of more than 40 artists who will be exhibiting at the 14th annual "Art On The Lake" event this weekend. This year the event is at the Bartlett Events Center on Bartlett Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free! It's an annual "can't miss" Big Bear event! https://www.bigbear.com/event/?id=4580 … [Read more...]

The Antique Car Club's Fun Run takes place this Friday August 9th through Sunday August 11th. The Fun Run features a car show with 500+ cars - roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. Friday is registration day from 9-5 pm for participants at the Bartlett Parking Lot, Saturday is the day to view the cars on display from 9-4 pm and the Fun Run drive around the Lake takes place at 4pm at the end of day on Saturday, and the awards ceremonies are on Sunday starting at 9:00 am. … [Read more...]

Take a ride in the crystal blue waters of the Alpine Water Slide on Red Ant Hill, west of The Village. Turning and banking on the way to the 3 1/2' deep pool of inviting water. When you are done relax with family and friends on the poolside redwood deck. … [Read more...]