07/03/2026 to 07/04/2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Big Bear Lake!
Imagine it - an evening on Big Bear Lake, floating on the water and watching spectacular fireworks explode overhead. Or, maybe you're seeing it from a beautiful vantage point you hiked to on the trails. Wherever you are, the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is truly a sight to behold!
Independence Day & Weekend Events
Independence Weekend Glow Golf
July 3rd, 2026
Bear Mountain Golf Course, 43092 Goldmine Dr
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Enjoy some patriotic, glowing fun during a new Glow Golf event on 9-hole Bear Mountain Golf Course. Dinner and drinks included.
July 4th, 2026
Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd.
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 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
July 4th, 2026
Bear Mountain Ski Resort, 880 Summit Blvd.
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Take your Fourth 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 best fireworks show from the top of Snow Summit.
Independence Day Faire
July 4th, 2026
Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd.
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 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.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4th, 2026
Visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points.
Starts between 8:45-9:15 PM, runs approx. 30 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.