Lights, camera, wag! This March, Big Bear Lake takes center stage with the debut of the reimagined Big Bear Film Festival, March 25–31, 2026. The high-altitude celebration goes beyond the screen, blending film, music, gaming, animation, AI and immersive storytelling.
Pet parents will find extra charm here—Big Bear has true four-paw star power. Classics like Lassie Come Home and Old Yeller were filmed in these mountains, so your pup will be walking in famous pawprints. Between festival events, enjoy crisp air, forest strolls and welcoming patios together.
Then, mark your calendar for the Big Bear Puptopia Festival, returning for its third year the weekend of July 25, 2026. Expect a full day of tail-wagging fun. Play on the Pawground, relax in the K9 Lounge, catch stunt shows, pamper your pup at the Spaw, or test agility in the Pupformance Zone. Don’t miss this ultimate dog-friendly celebration.
All Big Bear events can always be found on their events page.
