Bring the family up to Big Bear and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. Following are some events planned for this special weekend that you won’t want to miss.

Ring in the holiday season with Santa and the lighting of the Big Bear Christmas Tree in The Village. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 4:30 pm on Friday, November 25th at the corner of Village Dr and Pine Knot Ave. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Santa House from 6:30 until 9pm.  The Village Shops and Restaurants will remain open throughout the evening.

The Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley (C.A.T.S.) presents their original stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Performances over the Thanksgiving weekend will be on Friday, November 25th & Saturday, November 26th from 7:30-10pm and a matinee on Sunday, November 27th from 1:30-4 pm.  Call 909-866-4970 for tickets and info.

Let the shopping season begin!  Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list at the 27th annual Mountain Christmas Boutique at the Big Bear Convention Center.  More than 60 vendors will feature a delightful mixture of hand made collectibles and unique gifts.  Visit “The Mountain’s Largest Holiday Show” on Friday & Saturday from 10am-5pm and on Sunday from 10am-3pm.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!