Big Bear Lake is a wonderful place to say goodbye to the year that is coming to a close and do some reflection in the mountains. Big Bear is also the perfect spot to ring in the New Year! Follow our New Year’s Eve holiday vacation guide to get the most out of your New Year’s Eve celebration at Big Bear Lake.

Take a Snowshoe Tour
Say farewell to 2016 by celebrating with a Guided Snowshoe Eco Tour at Big Bear Discovery Center 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. You will learn how to snowshoe and trek through the San Bernardino National Forest. Admission is $30 for adults and $20 for children ages 8 to 12 years old. Reservations are required. Snowshoe tour dates and times vary through March 4. Contact Megan Oberdoerster at (909) 382-2842 for more information.
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade at Snow Summit
After a fun day on the slopes on the last day of 2016, Snow Summit skiers and snowboarders will be treated to a 6 p.m. Torchlight Parade Dec. 31. One-hundred skiers and snowboarders will carry torches down Miracle Mile to create an awesome path of light to ring in the New Year. For more information, call (844) 462-2327.

Rock in the New Year at Snow Summit
After the Torchlight Parade, stick around for the Rock in the New Year at Snow Summit celebration Dec. 31. Enjoy a night full of music, food and activities for all ages at Snow Summit. There will be tubing, climbing, games and live music on the Snow Summit Meadow Stage. Call (844) 462-2327 for more information and for ticket pricing information.
New Year’s Eve Party at The Cave
Head to The Cave 8 p.m. Dec. 31 for a free New Year’s Eve Party that will include a night of live music and drink specials. The venue allows attendees to hear live music in an intimate setting. For more information, call (909) 878-0204.

Book Your New Year’s Eve Visit Today
Your New Year’s Eve is now full of fun activities at Big Bear Lake to celebrate the coming year. You just need a cool cabin to relax in for your holiday vacation. Make a reservation for a comfortable cabin or luxury hotel room at Big Bear Frontier. Make your reservation today!