Big Bear 2024 Lighting The Christmas Tree And Santa.  — big bear’s christkindlmarkt takes place during the day featuring last minute holiday shopping; Entertainment starts at @ 5:00 pm and santa and mrs claus will arrive in his sleigh at @ 6:00 pm.

One of the favorite decorations is the christmas tree that adorns the village, and one highlight of the season is santa claus himself coming to town to kick off the christmas season by lighting the trees up along with the.  — the first stop on this holiday tour is big bear lake.