Big Bear Area Attractions and Activities

The Riverside Airshow is currently in its 14th year. It is one day only, but critics love it. In 2007, it will take place on March 31st at the Riverside Airport, 6951 Flight Road, Riverside, CA 92504.

Temecula Valley wine country of southern California - well known by wine connoisseurs for the numerous vineyards dotting its rolling hills, the expansive views that see to the highest mountains of the region,and clean, fresh air aided by the gentle ocean breezes sweeping in between an opening in the coastal mountains. The warmth, beauty and the delicate wines of this region make a Temecula wine tour a popular choice for day trippers and weekenders alike. With this area's beauty and moderate temperatures, various outdoor activities are popular - including experiencing the wine country from an aerial perspective with a Temecula hot air balloon ride, antiquing in the many quaint shops of Old Town, fine dining, golfing, and much more!

Activities in Big Bear Area

Winter Activities

Skiing / Snowboarding: Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Snow Summit Ski Resort.

Snow Play: Alpine Slide, Big Bear Snow Play.

Snowshoeing: Snowshoeing is quickly becoming one of the most popular activities here in the Big Bear Valley. It is a concept that has been around for centuries, though it hasn't been used for recreation until recently. Early in our history, people designed wooden snowshoes out of necessity. People wore them because it enabled them to travel quicker through thick snow & also hunt better. Another reason why snowshoeing is becoming very popular is because almost everyone can do it since it is very easy to learn. Some people even say that anyone that knows how to walk can snowshoe. During the winter, snowy months, there's no better place to give snowshoeing a try than Big Bear Lake. Big Bear has a wide variety of trails available for snowshoeing when weather permits.

Bowling Barn: There's always a party at the Bowling Barn. Remember that the winter season fun doesn't always involve snow. At the bowling barn, everyone in the family can have a quality time during your next vacation in Big Bear. Feeling a little bored at your cabin? Then you can take a trip to the Bowling Barn. The Bowling Barn is conveniently located near the Big Bear village, making it a short trip from most of the cabin rentals in Big Bear. Although the Bowling Barn is mainly dedicated for bowling, it has many different features that everyone can enjoy including pool tables, an arcade section with many interactive games, a snack bar, karaoke contests on Saturday nights & glow (black light) bowling.

Super Bear Arcade: Arcade games since 1975 till 2008 for everyone in the family. Card games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Naruto are also available.

Square Dancing.

Summer Activities

Alpine Slide (Summer)
Biking
Boating
Bowling Barn (Summer)
Camping
Firing Range
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Parasailing
Square Dancing
Super Bear Arcade (Summer)
Swimming
Tennis
Wakeboarding
Water Slide

Big Bear Area Festivals and Events

February brings the annual Dickens Festival, a literary festival honoring the writer Charles Dickens that encourages reading and enjoyment of the dramatic and cultural arts by the general public. Riverside also hosts the Black History Parade on the third Saturday in February. And the Riverside Ballet Theatre hosts its Sweetheart Dance in February, which is open to the public.

In March the Riverside Arts Council presents Evening for the Arts to benefit the local arts community. April brings the annual Riverside Airshow at the Riverside Municipal Airport and the annual Orange Blossom Festival. The Orange Blossom Festival is two days of entertainment, vendors, a parade, turn-of-the-century costumes and events that celebrate Riverside's citrus heritage. May's Cinco De Mayo is a celebration with music, entertainment, and food. The Vintage Home Tour and Restoration Faire featuring historically significant homes takes place in June. June also marks the beginning of Riverside Wednesday Night in downtown Riverside; the program lasts until September and offers a certified Farmer's Market, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, and kiddie rides. In the summer months Fairmount Park offers a wide range of family programs and a peaceful setting. Independence Day features fireworks atop Mt. Rubidoux and two other city sites, which can be viewed from Riverside's Wheelock Field.

Fall ushers in a new lineup of programming in Riverside. September is the month of the Annual Mayor's Ball for the Arts, with an evening of banquets, costumes, prizes, and awards. Riverside Jazz Fest goes on for a weekend in September at Fairmount Park. October features Fiesta de la Familia in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. Halloween weekend brings spooky tales of ghouls with Ghostwalk Riverside.

November brings the Mission Inn 5K/10K Run through notable areas of downtown. But it also kicks off the holiday season with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Mission Inn Festival of Lights. December's Christmas Open House brightens spirits with music and entertainment at the Riverside Municipal Museum, and the Riverside Ballet Theatre Company performs the annual Nutcracker ballet.

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