Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District

09/15/2026

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, BIG BEAR VALLEY! 🏴‍☠️

Get ready to Talk Like a Pirate & enter Talk Like a Pirate Daze! 🏴‍☠️⚓️ Join us for the 5th Annual Talk Like a Pirate Daze at Swim Beach, 41220 Park Ave! 🌴☠️

📅 September 18 & 19
🕒 Friday: 3–8 PM
🕛 Saturday: 12–5 PM

Come dressed like a pirate, bring your best pirate voice, and get ready for a treasure chest of fun! 🏴‍☠️💰 Enjoy talk & walk like a pirate competitions, costume contests, music, games, and FUN! Plus, food and drinks will be available for purchase to keep those pirate crews fueled up! 🍔🥤

💰 Suggested donation: $2 not required
🧒 Kids 5 & under are FREE!

Bring the whole crew, hoist your pirate spirit, and join us for a weekend of swashbuckling fun in Big Bear! ⚔️🏴‍☠️

08/28/2026

🐻🎉 BIG BEAR, YOUR LAKEFEST WEEKEND STARTS TONIGHT! 🎉🐻

Get ready for a weekend packed with music, comedy, art, BMX, karate, dancing, bluegrass, and plenty of COMMUNITY VIBES! 🎶😂🎨🚲

🇺🇸 TONIGHT — FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

🎸 AMERICANA NIGHT
😂 Live Music + Comedy

Kick off the weekend with great music, plenty of laughs, and good ol’ Big Bear fun! Grab your friends and come enjoy the evening. 🌲🎶

☀️ SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 — LAKEFEST!

📍 Ski Beach Park

🎨 PAINT & SIP WITH MANAL
🕛 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM
⚠️ Limited seating — reserve your spot!
Whether you're Picasso or your stick figures need work, come paint, sip, and have some fun! 😂🖌️

🎪 COMMUNITY VIBES 🪵 Wood Carving — 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎵 Music Workshop — 1:30–2:00 PM
🥋 Karate Demo — 3:30–4:00 PM
🥁 Drum Circle — 5:30–6:00 PM
🚲 BMX Show — 5:45–6:00 PM
🎶 Music + Dogs Breakfast — 6:00–7:00 PM

🎸 BLUEGRASS IN THE GRASS 🎶 Honey Buckets — 12:00–1:30 PM
🎶 The Guesthouse Band — 2:00–3:30 PM
🎶 Roses Pawn Shop — 4:00–5:30 PM

🍺 Plus, enjoy the Lake Arrowhead Beer Garden at Ski Beach Park!

👧 KIDS ZONE: $5 per child for weekend access to the bounce house! 🎈

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE!
👉 Get your tickets and event information at BIGBEAR.COM

So grab your friends, bring the family, throw a blanket on the grass, and come enjoy an unforgettable weekend in Big Bear!

Tonight we laugh. Tomorrow we Lakefest! 😎🐻🎶

08/07/2026

🌊☀️ **Swim Beach at Meadow Park is Closed for the Season!** ☀️🌊

Thank you, Big Bear, for making this another amazing summer at Swim Beach! We loved spending the season with our community and appreciate everyone who came out to enjoy the sunshine, sand, and water. 💙

🏊 **Still looking for a place to cool off?**
Come make a splash at **The Ranch Pool!**

💲 **Only $5 per person**

🕓 **Pool Hours:**
**Monday–Thursday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

**Friday:**
🌞 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🌙 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
*Please note: Friday sessions are separate, and admission is required for each session.*

**Saturday & Sunday:**
☀️ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 **The Ranch Pool**
2052 Erwin Ranch Rd.
Big Bear City, CA

📞 (909) 866-0180

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the rest of the summer with us at The Ranch Pool! We can't wait to see you there! 💦😎🌴

08/02/2026

08/01/2026

🏈 Gather Your Squad—It's Game Time! 🏈
Think your team has what it takes? Grab your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or family members and join the Men's Flag Football League this season!

🔥 League Details:
📅 Games: Saturdays
🏈 Season Begins: August 15
👥 Ages: 18+
💲 Team Fee: $280
📍 Meadow Park – 41220 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake

Whether you're in it to compete, stay active, or just have a great time, this league is the perfect way to enjoy football without the full-contact hits. Expect exciting matchups, friendly competition, and plenty of fun all season long!

📣 Don't wait—team spots are limited! Register your team today and get ready to hit the field.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: dpw.sbcounty.gov/bigbearparks

Tag your teammates below and start building your championship roster! 🏆🏈

08/01/2026

🤠 Support the Big Bear Rodeo & Help Build the Future! 🐻⚜️
Calling all Big Bear businesses, clubs, nonprofits, and community organizations!

Here's a fun way to showcase your organization while supporting two great local causes.

Sponsor a 6' x 3' banner that will be displayed around the perimeter of the 2026 Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival—one of Big Bear's biggest events! Thousands of visitors will see your business while your sponsorship helps make the rodeo a success and directly supports Scouting America Big Bear Troop 49.

🎯 Why participate?
✅ Promote your business to the local community and visitors.
✅ Support a new Big Bear tradition
✅ Invest in local youth through Scouting.
✅ Make a lasting impact while gaining valuable visibility.

📅 Event: September 4–6, 2026
💲 Banner Sponsorship: $300 (tax included)
📍 Only 180 banner spaces are available!

Every banner sold helps fund the rodeo and provides direct support to Big Bear Troop 49, helping local Scouts continue adventures, service projects, leadership development, and outdoor programs.

If you've been looking for a way to give back to the community while getting your name in front of thousands of attendees, this is it!

📢 Reserve your banner today before spaces fill up!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging a local business or organization that would love to be part of this year's Big Bear Rodeo!

07/08/2026

🛹🎉 GAME OF SK8 is rolling into Big Bear! 🎉🛹
Grab your board or scooter and join us for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and awesome skate action! Whether you're just learning or already landing tricks, everyone is welcome!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Sugarloaf Skate Park
44700 Baldwin Lane, Big Bear City

✨ FREE EVENT!
🌮 Free food
🎁 Prizes
🛴 Scooters welcome
🤘 Good vibes for all ages

Come hang out, meet other riders, enjoy delicious tacos, and celebrate our local skate community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and don't miss one of the coolest events of the summer!

Hosted by the Breakthrough Task Force Coalition, Above the Influence, and Big Bear Recreation & Park District.

07/08/2026

🎉🚓 BIG BEAR, ARE YOU READY?! 🚒🐻

Join us for National Night Out 2026—an evening of fun, food, games, and community connections!

Bring the whole family and come meet your local first responders, community partners, and neighbors while enjoying an evening packed with activities for all ages. Kids can explore emergency vehicles, play games, win prizes, and make unforgettable memories!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Ski Beach
41216 Park Ave.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Hosted by the Big Bear Sheriff's Station in partnership with the Big Bear Valley Recreation & Park District, Big Bear Fire Department, The Mom & Dad Project, and other community organizations.

✨ Admission is FREE!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate the partnerships that make Big Bear a safer, stronger community.

We can't wait to see you there! 💙❤️

06/26/2026

🌻 You're Invited to Big Bear Valley's Senior Meet & Mingle! 🌻
Looking for a fun afternoon filled with laughter, friendship, and great conversation? Come join us at the Senior Meet & Mingle at the Big Bear Valley Senior Center!

📅 First Monday of Every Month
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Big Bear Valley Senior Center

Each month brings something new! Enjoy:
🎶 Live music by local musicians
🎨 Creative crafts and activities
🧘 Gentle yoga or dance opportunities
🎤 Interesting guest presentations
☕ Complimentary beverages and light snacks

Special July Event:
🇺🇸 Monday, July 6, 2026
Celebrate summer with live music and create a patriotic craft in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Whether you're new to the valley or have called Big Bear home for years, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, reconnect with neighbors, and enjoy an afternoon of community.

✨ The event is always FREE!
Bring a friend—or come make a few new ones. We can't wait to welcome you!

For more information, contact Annemieke Stalcup at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District: 909-878-2316.

Friendship, fun, and community are waiting for you! 💙

06/19/2026

🏖️🌊 Big Bear, grab your sunscreen and your sense of fun! 🌊🏖️
Something BIG is making waves this summer! 🎉 Join us on June 20th from 11 AM–4 PM for the FREE Grand Opening Party of Swim Beach in Big Bear Lake!

☀️ What’s in store?
🏖️ Beach vibes
🎯 Games & activities
🎈 Family-friendly fun
📸 Photo-worthy lake views
😎 Community celebration by the water

Whether you're a local, a visitor, or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, there's something for everyone!

📍 Swim Beach
41218 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake
🗓️ June 20
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
🎉 Grand Opening Event Admission: FREE!

💦 Summer Admission Prices (after the grand opening):
👨 Adults (13+) – $10
🧒 Youth (3–12) – $5
👵 Seniors (60+) – $5
🇺🇸 Military & Veterans – $5
👶 Children 3 & Under – FREE

And the fun doesn't stop there! Swim Beach will be open all summer long on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 AM–4 PM.

Tag your family and friends, pack your towels, and come help us kick off a summer full of sunshine, laughter, and lakeside memories. 🌞🏊‍♀️🌲

Warning: Side effects may include excessive smiling, beach selfies, and making unforgettable summer memories! 😎☀️