Every year, Big Bear Lake throws a fantastic celebration for this great nation with the 4th of July Fireworks! The fireworks light up the sky over the lake, so you can enjoy the show from just about anywhere in the Valley.
Check out these awesome events happening over Independence Day weekend in Big Bear Lake!
Independence Day Faire
July 4, 2024. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. 10 AM - 6 PM
Enjoy action-packed 4th of July fun for the entire family. The Independence Day Faire is Big Bear's fireworks “pre party” under the pines. Festivities include a vendor market, a Kids Fun Zone, live entertainment, and a special July 4th menu. Admission is FREE.
Above The Boom
Thursday, July 4, 2024. Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd. 7 - 10 PM
Take your 4th of July to new heights at the Above the Boom fireworks viewing party featuring a Scenic Sky Chair ride, live entertainment, and panoramic views of Southern California’s largest 4th of July fireworks show.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Thursday, July 4, 2024. Visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points. Starts between 8:45-9:15 PM, runs approximately 30-40 mins
The Fireworks Spectacular explodes over Big Bear Lake every July 4th and is FREE to spectators. Local radio station KBHR airs a musical accompaniment to the show on 93.3 FM and 102.5 FM.
Patriotic Pitch
July 4, 2024. Action Tours, 40957 Big Bear Blvd.
Join Action Tours on a zipline adventure in Big Bear through mountainous terrain to celebrate our nation’s birthday! Pitch a star-spangled ball into a bucket while rocketing down a zipline. If your ball lands in the bucket, you win a prize. Call 909-866-0390 to book.
Green Jack Film Festival
July 5 - 7, 2024. Big Bear Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd.
The film fest among the pines returns to Big Bear Lake! Green Jack Film Festival is a spectacular weekend of storytelling, creativity, and community showcasing a diverse selection of films from around the world.
Independence Day Weekend Glow Golf
July 5 & 6, 2024. Bear Mountain Golf Course, 43092 Goldmine Dr. 7 PM - 10 PM.
Join the fun during Glow Golf this Independence Day Weekend. Event registration includes dinner and drinks at The Clubhouse at 7 PM with a shotgun start at 8PM, ending at approximately 10 PM. Participants are provided with 1 glow ball and cart rental.
Music in the Mountains
July 6, 2024. Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Dr.
This annual music concert series kicks off July 6 with Prince Again, a tribute to Prince, opening with Benatar and Beyond.
A Perfect Tool
July 6, 2024. Village Sports Bar, 40789 Village Dr. 8 PM - 12 AM
Join an unforgettable night with A Perfect Tool: Tribute to Tool and Rage Again: Rage Against The Machine tribute concerts. This all-ages event, with tickets priced at $15, promises to deliver an evening of high-energy music that pays homage to two of rock’s most powerful and influential bands.