Labor Day in Big Bear means clean mountain air, cool lakeside nights, and full days of adventure. Summer may be wrapping up, but the celebration isn’t slowing down. If you’re planning to visit, you’re in for a long weekend packed with shows, food, and family fun. Here’s your full guide to Labor Day in Big Bear for 2025.
📆 Friday, August 29 – Kickoff the Long Weekend
Start your day with a hike on Castle Rock Trail or rent a kayak at Captain John’s Marina. You’ll spot bald eagles if you’re lucky.
🕖 Evening Must-Do:
Glow Golf at Bear Mountain Golf Course
⏰ 7 PM–10 PM | 43092 Goldmine Dr.
Play a glowing 9-hole course under the stars. With dinner and drinks included, it’s a great date night or group activity. Don’t forget to reserve ahead—it sells out.
🍽️ Dinner Pick:
Oakside Restaurant – Try the pork belly sliders and sit near the fire tables on the patio.
🎸 Saturday, August 30 – Cars, Music & Mountain Dining
Morning Highlight:
Cool Run in the Mountains Car & Motorcycle Show
📍 Big Bear Convention Center | 9 AM–3 PM
Over 100 custom cars and bikes line the lot. Free for spectators. Vendors and food trucks on-site.
🎶 Evening Entertainment:
Music in the Mountains Finale Concert
📍 Big Bear Discovery Center | 5:30 PM–9 PM
Catch the last summer concert under the pines, featuring Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac tributes. Bring a blanket and your best lawn chair.
🏡 Where to Stay:
After the show, head back to your lakeside retreat. Book early with Big Bear Lakefront Cabins for private hot tubs, pet-friendly options, and unbeatable lakefront rental views.
🚤 Sunday, August 31 – The Grand Finale
🛶 Midday Fun:
Rent a paddleboard or join a guided boat tour with GetBoards or Pleasure Point Marina.
🎇 Main Event:Labor Day Drone Show Spectacular
📍 Pine Knot Marina | Show at Sundown
Watch as hundreds of drones create choreographed displays across the night sky. Tune into KBHR 93.3FM for music that syncs perfectly with the visuals. Best viewed from Veterans Park, The Village, or along the lake shore.
🚤 Before the Show:
Rotary Club Boat Parade of Lights
Starts near Garstin Island, looping along the lake’s edge. Bring blankets and pick your viewing spot early.
🍕 Dinner Stop:
Maggio’s Pizza in The Village – grab a large pepperoni and eat lakeside while waiting for the drone show to begin.
📷 Pro Tip:
Arrive 45 minutes early for parking. Sunset views make for perfect Instagram stories—especially with @bigbearlakefrontcabins tagged!
👨👩👧👦 Ongoing Family Fun – All Weekend
🌄 Dinner Option:
Skyline at Sundown
📍 Top of Snow Summit | Aug 29–31
Take the Scenic Sky Chair and dine at 8,200 feet with BBQ and views of the valley. This sunset dinner feels like a scene from a movie.
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo – Great for younger kids or animal lovers.
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain – Bobsled rides and mini-golf.
- Big Bear Lake Village – Local shops, candy stores, and weekend sidewalk performers.
🌊 Bonus Event: LakeFest 2025
📍 Aug 22–24 | Meadow Park
Don’t miss LakeFest if you arrive early. Paddle races, swim events, music, and all-ages fun. Great way to warm up for Labor Day weekend.
Book Your Summer Adventure with Big Bear Lakefront Cabins
When you stay with Big Bear Lakefront Cabins, you’re not just booking a room—you’re unlocking discounts on summer’s best activities, from Discounted pontoon boat rentals and ziplining to kayaking and paddle boarding. With stunning lake views, pet-friendly properties, hot tubs, and private docks, your cabin is the perfect base for adventure.
Choose from 50+ Ski or Lake Rentals for your Big Bear vacation! There’s a rental for everyone with pet-friendly options and lakefront cabins. Every couple and family are sure to find their perfect vacation retreat with homes ranging from one to six bedrooms. Enjoy different rentals with feature amenities such as private hot tubs, spacious kitchens and fabulous locations.
