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.