# Big Bear Lake Christmas Village & Santa Arrival > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Where: Christmas Tree Corner in The Village, 630 Bartlett Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 - Ages: All ages (family-friendly alpine village; warm winter layers, beanies, and snow boots recommended) - Price: Free admission and free photos with Santa; village shops, treats, and festive dining open for purchase. - Organizer: Big Bear Lake Village Association / City of Big Bear Lake - Official page: https://www.bigbearlake.gov - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 8, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-07), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/big-bear-lake-christmas-village-and-santa-arrival--listing-e505f606a101b202c303d404 ## About Escape up into the San Bernardino Mountains for an authentic alpine Christmas experience in The Village at Big Bear Lake. The holiday season kicks off on Thanksgiving weekend with the ceremonial lighting of the massive, multi-story Christmas tree at Christmas Tree Corner, accompanied by Santa and Mrs. Claus making their grand entrance amid falling snowflakes and festive music. Throughout December, children can visit Santa's Hut in the heart of The Village to hand-deliver wish lists and take free keepsake family photos. The pedestrian-friendly shopping village offers heated outdoor fire pits, horse-drawn carriage rides, toy shops, artisanal confectionery boutiques, and scenic strolls under thousands of twinkling mountain string lights. Warm winter coats, beanies, and snow-ready boots are recommended. ## Similar picks in Riverside - [Santa's Arrival in Old Town Temecula](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-s-arrival-in-old-town-temecula--listing-00ea339d4bf8f81b1330aa05) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Pennypickle's Workshop (Temecula Children's Museum), Old Town Temecula · checked Oct 13. City of Temecula holiday kickoff: Santa arrives in Old Town Temecula at Pennypickle's Workshop on Friday, November 27, 2026 from 6:00–9:00pm. 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