How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Big Bear Lake
Posted: 11/18/24
Thanksgiving in Big Bear is the perfect way to start the holiday season.
As brightly colored leaves paint the autumn Big Bear landscape and winter recreation like snow tubing and skiing get started, family events like the Big Bear Turkey Trot and Christmas in the Village sit poised to ring in the holiday season.
Big Bear Turkey Trot
Earn your turkey feast at the annual Big Bear Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Costumes are encouraged and strollers are welcome at this all-ages, family-friendly event. Take it easy with a 3-mile route or challenge yourself in the 6-mile or 9-mile running events. All routes are on level terrain.
Let's Talk Turkey
Many Big Bear restaurants serve up traditional Thanksgiving dinners complete with tender turkey, cranberry sauce, savory stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
Shake Up Your Thanksgiving Menu
Craving something less traditional at your Thanksgiving table? Big Bear hosts a range of restaurant cuisines from Indian, Mexican, Italian and Chinese, to seafood and steak, and pizza to pub grub. Afterwards, indulge at sweet shops and ice parlous, Big Bear really has it all!
Shop Local
It's the most colorful time of year in The Village. Stroll through town for some of the best fall season photos! Stop in to clothing and souvenir shops, candy stores, and sit down restaurants. Live music is a growing scene in The Village, catch musicians at local eateries or reserve tickets to shows.
Snow Tubing
Some of the best winter recreation on the mountain is snow tubing. Multiply the fun factor at weekend Glow Tubing sessions. Neon lights give this popular activity a groovy twist and a magic carpet ride takes the uphill hike out of the equation.
Outdoor Adventure Tours
Take a guided adventure tour year-round in Big Bear Lake! Off-Roading, ziplining, horseback riding and helicopter tours are all offered for those needing a little adrenaline during their holiday visit.