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NOVEMBER Snow Summit and Bear Mountain open for the season – Skiers, snow-boarders and spectators enjoy Big Bear Mountain Resorts.

CATS presents A Christmas Carol – This production of A Christmas Carol is back by popular demand, which is a CATS adaptation from the popular Dickens’ classic.

Santa’s Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for an evening of caroling, the tree lighting cer-emony and entertainment for an old-fashioned Christmas.

Mountain Christmas Boutique– A unique high country shopping experience with a holiday flair and sixty plus handmade vendors from throughout the western United States. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for your list.

DECEMBERChristmas in the Village – An old-fashioned Christmas gathering with strolling musicians, Victorian-style carolers, children’s choirs, Christmas tree lighting ceremony and of course, Santa Claus.

New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade – Head to Snow Summit for the spectacular sight of skiers and snow-boarders gliding down the mountain in a steady stream of torchlights. Later, join friends at either Snow Summit or Bear Mountain for a fun New Year’s Eve celebration.

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JULY

CATS Presents My Fair Lady – Music and script adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabrial Pascal’s motion picture, Pygmalion.

Fireworks Spectacular – See one of California’s top ranked pyrotechnic displays reflected on the lake.

Big Bear Paddlefest – Two days of clinics, races and paddling expo.

Big Bear Chili Cook-Off – Great chili, live western music, children’s events and activities, fine western artists and street dancing! Over 100 booths!

Big Bear Twilight Mountain Music Festival – An annual fund-raiser for the Discovery Center/SBNFA, featuring a variety of music including Americana, folk, country and bluegrass music.

AUGUST2nd Annual Blues for the Zoo Concert – A special music event to help support Moonridge Animal Park’s sanctuary, rehabilitation and education programs.

Big Bear Antique Car Club’s Fun Run – 500 street rods, classics, antiques and special interest vehicles line Village streets for the Show and Shine followed by the late afternoon Cruise Around the Lake.

Renaissance Faire – Meet the Queen and her Court, jesters and jousters, enjoy a Renaissance-style feast, learn the ways of old, even purchase a trinket or two.

Big Bear Cowboy Gathering & Storyfest – Cowboy music, poetry and storytelling, Wild West reenact-ments, blacksmith demonstrations, Western and Native American arts & crafts and a cowboy chuck wagon food court.

Art on the Lake – Fine arts festival of 50 Southern California artists exhibiting and selling their works along Big Bear Lake.

SEPTEMBER Fall Fest – Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with family fun at Fall Fest, an annual rite of passage that celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of fall with live entertain-ment, games, artisans and vendors.

Endure the Bear Trail Run – Starts in the Village and heads into the pristine National Forest trails on the south shore of Big Bear Lake. 30K and 15K as well as a 5K Family Fun Run & Walk.

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival – Independent feature-length films, student films, short documentaries, family films, anima-tion and digital films.

Autumn Wine Walk – Guests stroll from merchant to merchant, tasting selected wines. Hors d’oeuvres are served in most locations and the eve-ning is all about mingling with old friends and meeting new ones.

OCTOBER

Oktoberfest – Eins, zwei, drei, gí suffa! Take a break from your respon-sibilities, lower your inhibitions and surrender to the spirit of the annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest.

3rd Annual Big Bear Horror Filmfest – View a variety of independent short and feature-length movies, from bone-chilling suspense to the gory and grotesque. Attend seminars and receptions during the weekend-long festival.

Big Bear Lake Troutfest – Anglers can win big at the Troutfest, with over $100,000 worth of prizes in cash, awards and merchandise.

Flashlight Safari – Bring your flashlight to view the zoo’s nocturnal animals. Learn about their feeding habits, night vision and more.

Big Bear Paddlefest © Scott Hoffman

Oktoberfest hostesses © Richard Millener