Events Calendar
November 2026
Sat14
November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat14
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Camper – Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
No need to sign up, just join us!
Sat14
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
☕🎄COZY CHRISTMAS MUG WORKSHOP🎄☕
Join Becky’s ArtWorld for a festive morning on the deck at Santee Lakes! You’ll create your very own Christmas mug by choosing your favorite holiday designs, applying them to your mug, sealing…
Sat14
November 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Camper’s Golf Cart Drive-In Movie
Join us on the Clubhouse Lawn with your golf cart, beach chair or blanket. Movie begins at 5PMish
Sat21
November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Camper – Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
No need to sign up, just join us!
Sat21
Sat28
November 28 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause!
Sat28
November 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat28
November 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Camper – Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
No need to sign up, just join us!
Sat28
November 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Camper’s Letters to Santa
Write that letter to the big guy before the big day!
December 2026
Tue1
December 1 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
2026 Park BINGO Challenge is ON at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve! 📸 Complete fun park activities, snap photo proof, and win prizes! 🎯 BINGO (one line) = FREE park entry 🏆 Blackout…
Sat5
December 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Camper’s Christmas Craft
$10 will get you all the things you will need to make a gift for that someone special.
Sat5
December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Merry Grinchmas Paint Party on The Deck💚
Get ready for a little holiday mischief and a whole lot of Christmas cheer! Join us lakeside at Santee Lakes for a Merry Grinchmas Paint Experience inspired by the Grinch and the…
Sat12
December 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat12
Sat12
December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival – Holiday Edition
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors,…
Sun13
December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival – Holiday Edition
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors,…
Sat19
December 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Winter Sports – Flag Football
No need to sign up, just meet us on the lawn!
Sat19
December 19 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Camper’s PJs Cocoa & A Movie
Get cozy and join us for a family-friendly movie.
Sat26
December 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat26
December 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Winter Sports – Dodge Ball
No need to sign up, just meet us on the lawn!
Sat26
Thu31
December 31 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Camper’s New Year’s Eve Party & BIG TIME BINGO!
It’s exactly what it sounds like! Join us for some food, fun and a brand new year in the Clubhouse.
January 2027
Sat2
Sat2
Sat9
Sat9
January 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat9
Sun10
Sat16
January 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Winter Sports- Dodge Ball
No need to sign up, just join us on the lawn!
Sat16
January 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friendship Bracelet Night
Friendship Bracelet Night! Make your BFF…or yourself, a cute bracelet! 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sat23
January 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fishing 101
Hey new anglers or those that need a refresher on how to catch fish at Santee Lakes! Join our ranger right outside of the General Store with your rod, fishing permit &…
Sat23
Sat30
January 30 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause! 8:00AM-10:30AM
Sat30
February 2027
Sat6
February 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Valentine’s Day Craft
Make something for your sweetheart or yourself! 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Sat13
February 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Winter Sports – Flag Football
No need to sign up, just meet us on the lawn!
Sat13
Sun14
Sat20
Sat27
February 27 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause! 8:00AM-10:30AM
Sat27
March 2027
Sat6
Sat6
March 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Weird Science
Science is cool, but sometimes it’s just weird. Join us in the Clubhouse!
Sat13
Sat13
Fri19
Sat20
Sat20
Fri26
March 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Camper’s Laser Tag
No need to sign up, join us on the lawn for some laser tag!
Sat27
March 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Egg Hunt, Crafts & Later, the Bunny
Join the egg hunt for all ages and super cool crafts! 10:00AM-12:00PM The Bunny will be on the Deck from 1PM-2:00PM for photos!
Sat27
March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Bunny on Deck
The Bunny will be on the Deck form 1PM-2:30PM for photos! Free event
April 2027
Fri2
Sat3
Sat3
April 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Campfire & S’mores
We bring the s’mores! Lakeshore Fire Ring 4:00PM-6:00PM
Fri9
Sat10
Sat10
Sat10
Sun11
Fri16
Sat17
Sat17
April 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Craftapalooza
You will choose from a variety of fun crafts! 2:00PM-4:00PM
Sat17
April 17 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly community event where attendees decorate custom paper lanterns with personal messages, hopes, and memories before releasing them together onto a body of water at sunset.…
Sun18
April 18 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly community event where attendees decorate custom paper lanterns with personal messages, hopes, and memories before releasing them together onto a body of water at sunset.…
Fri23
Sat24
April 24 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause! 8:00AM-10:30AM
Sat24
Sat24
Fri30
May 2027
Sat1
Sat1
May 1 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Spring Market
Spring Market is coming! Grab your friends and mark your calendars for Saturday, May 1, 2027, from 10AM–3PM at Santee Lakes. Stroll through unique local vendors, enjoy delicious bites from food vendors,…
Sat1
Sat1
May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert Series on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri7
Sat8
Sat8
Sat8
May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert Series on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri14
Sat15
Sat15
May 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert Series on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat15
Fri21
Sat22
Sat22
Sat22
May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert Series on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Wed26
May 26, 2027 10:00 am - May 29, 2027 12:00 pm
Memorial Day Weekend Fun
Slip & Slides & Water Fight on the Lawn in lieu of Sports Finishing with Root Beer Floats 10:00AM-12:00PM
Fri28
Sat29
May 29 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause! 8:00AM-10:30AM
Sat29
May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concert Series on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
June 2027
Fri4
June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri4
Sat5
Sat5
Sat5
June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri11
June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri11
Sat12
Sat12
Sat12
June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri18
June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri18
Sat19
Sat19
June 19, 2027 2:00 pm - June 12, 2027 4:00 pm
Duct Tape & Cardboard Boat Races
Bring your A-Game (cardboard and duct tape) as you and your partner build a boat to race across the pool. 2PM (racing begins)
Sat19
June 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri25
June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri25
Sat26
June 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause!
Sat26
Sat26
Sat26
June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
July 2027
Thu1
July 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Red, White & Blue Crafts
Let’s make some crafty things to celebrate our independence!
Thu1
July 1 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Pizza & A Drive-in Movie
Join us for one of the best movies for a summer night in July! Bring your golf cart, beach chair or blanket and your appetite – there will be pizza! Clubhouse Lawn…
Fri2
Fri2
July 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat3
July 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
All American Games & Ice Cream Social
Are you up for a challenge? How about Ice Cream?
Sat3
July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat3
July 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All American Laser Tag
Join us on the Campground Lawn for a special game of Laser Tag!
Sun4
July 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 4th Golf Cart Parade
Decorate your bikes, scooters, golf carts, yourself and join us for the best parade yet! Parade Registration | 1PM Parade Begins | 2PM Prizes awarded after the parade
Sun4
July 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Water Fun
Come enjoy slip & slides, water fights and more after the parade! 3:00PM-5:00PM
Sun4
July 4 @ 10:00 pm - 11:03 pm
July 4th Parade
Red, white & WOOHOO! 🎆 Our 4th of July Parade is rolling into Santee Lakes at 10:00 AM, and you’re invited to join the celebration! Come cheer on our festive parade as decorated…
Fri9
July 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri9
Sat10
Sat10
Sat10
July 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri16
July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri16
Sat17
Sat17
July 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat17
July 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Campfire & S’mores
We bring the s’mores! Meet us at the Lakeshore Fire Ring
Fri23
July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat24
July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri30
July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri30
Sat31
July 31 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Grab some yummy breakfast for a great cause!
Sat31
Sat31
July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat31
August 2027
Fri6
August 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat7
August 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Back to School Luau
Giant Inflatable, Leis, Cool Games & DIY Face Painting 2:00PM-5:00PM
Sat7
August 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri13
August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat14
Sat14
August 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sun15
August 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Campfire & S’mores
We bring the s’mores! Meet at the Lakeshore Fire Ring
Fri20
August 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat21
August 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Outdoor Games
Join us for some great games in lieu of Sports on the Lawn!
Sat21
August 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri27
August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat28
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
September 2027
Fri3
September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat4
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri10
September 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat11
September 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri17
September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat18
September 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Fri24
September 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
Sat25
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Concerts on Deck
Concerts on the Deck are an incredible way to hear some great music and eat some delicious food at a beautiful venue! Topwater Grill will be ready with great food and drink🍺🍷🍔…
October 2027
Sat9
October 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ladies at the Lake Fall Market
Join us October 9th for Ladies at the Lake Fall Market featuring: 🛍️ Unique Vendors 🍴 Food 🥂 Drinks 💐 Shopping ✨ A full day of celebrating by the lake Gather your…
Sat23
October 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Get ready for our 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Santee Lakes! 👻🎃 ** Saturday, October 23 • 10 AM–2 PM** Put on your best costume and join us at Lakes 1 &…
November 2027
Sat6
Sun7
December 2027
Sat11
December 11, 2027 2:00 pm - December 12, 2027 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly community event where participants decorate biodegradable paper lanterns with messages of hope, love, or remembrance and release them onto a lake, river, or coastal water…
Sun12
December 12, 2027 2:00 pm - December 13, 2027 7:00 pm
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly community event where participants decorate biodegradable paper lanterns with messages of hope, love, or remembrance and release them onto a lake, river, or coastal water…
Sun19
December 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Christmas on the Deck – Red-Nosed Reindeer Edition
Christmas On The Deck: Red-Nosed Reindeer Edition 🎨🎄 Get ready for a holly jolly Christmas painting experience at Santee Lakes! Join Becky’s ArtWorld for a festive afternoon of creativity, Christmas cheer, and…
