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 - 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…
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 &…

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
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,…
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 &…

January 2027

Sat2
January 2, 2027

Craft Time!

Join us for a variety of crafts!
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 &…
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
January 23, 2027

BINGO!

Throwback Candy BINGO! 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Sat30
January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Trivia Night

Join us for some trivia for all ages! 2:00PM – 4:00PM

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
Sat20
February 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

PJs & A Movie

Join us for a family friendly movie! 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Sat27
February 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

BINGO!

Join us for the classic game of BINGO!

March 2027

Sat6
March 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Sports on the Lawn

It’s back and we are so ready for it!
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
March 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

St. Patty’s BINGO!

Ware Green, Win Green (not money, but green things).
Fri19
March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Camper’s Laser Tag

No need to sign up, join us for some laser tag!
Sat20
March 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craftapalooza

Let’s do some crafts!
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

Sat3
April 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Campfire & S’mores

We bring the s’mores! Lakeshore Fire Ring 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sat10
April 10 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

Catfish Opener

2,500 lbs. of catfish stocked!
Sun11
April 11 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

Catfish Opener

2,500 lbs. of catfish stocked!
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.…
Sat24
April 24 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fun & Games

Join us for some good old fashioned games! 2:00PM – 4:00PM

May 2027

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
May 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Nacho Night

It’s almost Cinco de Mayo so let’s have nachos! 4:00PM – 6:00PM
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🍺🍷🍔…
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🍺🍷🍔…
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
May 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Campfire & S’mores

We bring the s’mores! Lakeshore Fire Ring 5:00PM-7:00PM
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
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🍺🍷🍔…
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🍺🍷🍔…
Sat12
June 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dad Craft

Create something special for Dad!
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🍺🍷🍔…
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🍺🍷🍔…
Sat26
June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pool Games

Come to the pool and we will bring the games!
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 @ 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
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 @ 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
July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Laser Tag

No need to sign up, just join us!
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
July 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Laser Tag

No need to sign up, just join us!
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
July 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Laser Tag

No need to sign up, just join us!
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
July 31, 2027

Dive-in Movie

Join us at the pool for a family friendly movie! Movie begins at 7:45PM

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
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
November 6 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trout Opener

3,500 lbs. of a variety of Trout stocked!
Sun7
November 7 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trout Opener

3,500 lbs. of a variety of Trout stocked!

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…