2026 Schedule of Events

Sunday, February 1, 2026 (New Date)

A lift ticket is required to participate in on-mountain activities. All events are subject to change. Events may be photographed. See notice at the bottom of this page.

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Photos with "Sheldon" the Bear! (All Day)

Sheldon will be making appearances throughout the carnival for photo opportunities with customers and staff.

Lollipop Scavenger Hunt (All Day) - Weather Permitting

Search for lollipops on "Snowbird" and down to the Little Bear Chair. Turn in a lollipop with a black stripe on the bottom to a ticket window to receive a prize. One prize per person - while supplies last.

Patrol Safety Trivia / Mountain Trivia (All Day)

Answer trivia questions at the bottom of the chairlifts and outside the lodge for a chance to win prizes!

Rental Shop Raffle for an Edge & Wax (8am-2:30pm)

Stop in the rental shop to enter to win a free edge and wax. Winner will be called at 3pm.

Marketplace Merchandise Raffle (9am-3pm)

Customers can enter to win Ski Big Bear and Masthope merchandise, courtesy of the Marketplace! One entry per lunch purchase. Winner will be called at 3pm.

“Sloppy Slalom” Obstacle Course (8:30am-10am Signup / 10am-12pm Course)

Join Ski School for an obstacle course on our "Snowbird" slope. Sign up in the lodge. Awards will be announced at 1:30pm.

Ski Demonstrations (9am-3pm)

Visit Guenther's Ski Haus on the snow outside the lodge for ski and snowboard demos!

Race Course (8:30am-10am Signup / 10am-12pm Race)

Take part in our annual race course down an intermediate trail. Sign up in the lodge. Awards will be announced at 2:30pm.

Cornhole with Patrol (TBD)

Compete in a game of cornhole with some of our ski patrollers outside the lodge!

Treats from the Summit Restaurant (1pm-4pm)

Hot chocolate, corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and other treats will be available inside the lodge (or outside - weather permitting.) Some items are complimentary. Others are available for purchase. Item offerings are subject to change.

Football Sunday (Starting at 3pm)

Join The Summit Restaurant inside for food & beverage specials and halftime snacks during the game!

S’mores (4pm-5pm)

S’mores will be available while supplies last between 4pm and 5pm on the Summit Patio. The fire pit will be monitored at all times and is for s’mores only.

A lift ticket is required to participate in on-mountain activities. All events are subject to change.

Please be advised that by entering this event site you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify one of the event photographers or videographers. Thank you!