Big Bear Alpine Zoo Twilight Safari

3 weekends -  October 10, 17 & 24, 2026

Time Slots: 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. 

Big Bear Alpine Zoo
747 Club View Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA
$30,  limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org/twilight-safari/

An hour long guided tour of the zoo with a focus on our nocturnal animals. Hot chocolate and cookies are available. Bring a jacket or sweater, the evenings in October can be cool in Big Bear.

 

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BIG BEAR LAKE Halloween in the Village

October 31, 2026, 4-7 p.m.

Free, destinationbigbear.com

Bring your kids to the safest place to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween! With 50+ places to stop for candy you are sure to fulfill your sweet tooth. Take a walk through the village seeing all the horrors that it has to offer! Don't forget your costume. Everyone is invited.

A special dog costume contest at 4 p.m. 

Concert 6 p.m. is free

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Big Bear Lake Free Pumpkin Patch

October 24, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Snow Summit Base
80 Summit Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA
Free, facebook.com/ dedicatedtoservingothers

Costume Contest is at 12 p.m. Noon

1 pumpkin per person age 12 years and under (accompanied by an adult) while supplies last

 The Big Bear Lions Club is hosting its annual Pumpkin Patch! Location is at the base of Snow Summit this year. One free pumpkin for kids under 12, must be accompanied by an adult. Free bounce house, hay maze & carnival games and food. The Big Bear Lions Club looks forward to serving our community with the help of donations from sponsors!

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Pumpkin Smash Zipline

Pumpkin Smash in October

Action Tours
41693 Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake, CA
$, actiontourscalifornia.com

3 hour tours (approx.) offer a unique zipline experience this October. Action Zipline hosts their Pumpkin Smash tours every Saturday for the month of October. 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.