Looking forward to the new year can be a refreshing experience in many ways. Whether you’re making resolutions, getting together with family and friends or just excited to leave the old year behind, this is a holiday built for new horizons. When you’re looking to take your New Year’s fun in an innovative direction, consider planning a New Year’s trip to Big Bear, California this year! The New Year’s Eve holiday in Big Bear is filled with snow season fun like skiing and snowboarding, and snow tubing. Holiday lights in The Village twinkle nightly and add an extra touch of magic to the new year. So why wouldn’t you want to kick of 2025 in Southern California’s Mountain Lake Escape? Start planning your New Year’s adventure today. From skiing and snowboarding to hiking, snowtubing, and beyond, a New Year’s in scenic Big Bear is bound to be inspiring.
Top Big Bear Activities for New Years
Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration
December 29 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Chabad of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear hosts the 3rd Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in The Village! Come by to enjoy the Festival of Lights with latkes, donuts, a live DJ, face painting and more!
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Dec. 31Join us as we celebrate the arrival of 2025 with the local community! Snow Summit is throwing an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party at the base of the slopes on December 31, 2024, featuring the 60th annual New Year’s Eve Concert and Torchlight Parade. Watch in awe as over 200 skiers and snowboarders glide down the mountain, lighting up the night with red torches in a breathtaking display. The festivities begin around 6 PM, and the best part? Viewing the parade is completely FREE! Enjoy a lively performance by Bad Suns as we count down to the New Year.
Big Bear Mountain Resort New Year’s Ski & Snowboarding Celebration
But why stop there? Make it an unforgettable day by hitting the slopes from 8:30AM onwards. Bring the whole family for an alpine filled day packed with skiing and snowboarding adventures, lessons for all skill levels, top-notch rentals, on-site dining, and the exhilarating snow tubing at the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park. Plus, there will be live entertainment throughout the day leading into the evening (torch)light.Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the last laps of the year at Snow Summit – start planning your trip today for a celebration that’s bound to leave you breathless.
Free Entertainment:
Post up in the Snow Summit base area and take in the alpine views as we kickstart the NYE festivities. From DJ sets to live performances and spectacular lit up slopes, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss.• 6PM: Event starts with live DJ
• 6:30PM-7:30PM: Opening performance by Eric Roebuck
• 8PM-9PM: Headliner performance by Bad Suns
• 9PM-10PM: Torchlight Parade with live DJ
Eat & Sip the Night Away
• 6PM-9:30PM: Oakfire Grill (limited food items)
• 6PM-9:30PM: Patty Shack (bar only)
• 6PM-9:30PM: Slopeside Speakeasy
• 6PM-10PM: Tommi’s
Barrel 33 NYE Murder Mystery Party
Dec. 31 from 7 PM – 9 PM
Don your best Prom attire and get ready for a night of mystery and intrigue as you solve your way through a NYE Prom Murder Mystery! Can you crack the case before the clock strikes? Enjoy drinks, music, and plenty of suspense as you work together to uncover the truth.
Village Sports Bar NYE Countdown
Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year with LIVE music and a free midnight toast at Village Sports Bar in Big Bear Lake! More info to come.
Night Skiing at Snow Summit
December 21 – January 4 from 3 PM – 8:30 PM
Whether you want to extend your ski day or simply enjoy the adventure of riding under the stars, head out for Night Sessions through the winter season.
Wyatt’s Family New Year’s Eve Party
Dec. 31 at 5 PM
Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon offers Big Bear’s only true family New Year’s Eve celebration featuring children’s activities, live music, dancing and dining. A special New Year’s menu will feature a variety of upscale entrees, special children’s meals, appetizers and desserts. Doors open at 5 PM.
Holiday Glow Tubing
December 26 – January 11 from 5 PM – 9 PM
Slide into the New Year on an inner tube under the neon lights at Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play.
Daily Activities in Big Bear
Big Bear Mountain Resorts- Daily Operations
Wyatts Family Weekends
Snowtubing Parks
Big Bear Village Shopping & Dining
Big Bear Bowling Barn & Arcade
Village Theaters
Santaland Big Bear – Hollywood Studios
Alpine Slide and Mineshaft Coaster
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear Discovery Center
Chirp Nature Center
Book Your Stay Today
When you’re heading to Big Bear for New Year’s or any other time of the year, the team at Big Bear Vacations is here to make your stay unforgettable. Contact us today for more information on our many property options available in the area.
