America 250th Celebration Parade
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
📅 July 4, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 AM
We’re celebrating America’s 250th in a BIG way—and we want YOU in the parade! Got a decorated golf cart, classic car, bike crew, float or festive group? Bring the red, white, and blue spirit and be part of this unforgettable celebration at Santee Lakes.
✨ Family-friendly entries only ✨ Costumes and creativity encouraged ✨ Limited spots available
Sign up now to reserve your place in the parade: https://forms.gle/UAbXpTetbyf2VTv6A

America 250 Camper Golf Cart/Bike Parade
2026-07-04 13:00 - 15:00
Decorate your bikes, scooters, golf carts, yourself and join us for the best parade yet!
Parade Registration 1PM
Parade Begins 2PM
Parade ends in Campground
Prizes announced after parade
Concert with Bonnieville 7 begins at 5PM-7PM on deck

Water Fun 250
2026-07-04 15:00 - 17:00
Come cool off on slip & slides and with water fights and more after the parade!
Campground Lawn 3PM

Independence Day Concert on the Deck - Bonnieville 7
2026-07-04 17:00 - 19:00
What a better way to celebrate than to have a concert on deck!
Don’t forget to be hungry. Topwater Grill will be ready to serve all the great food and drinks.

Night Fishing
2026-07-09 17:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-24 17:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 23:30
Bring your lanterns and join us for a night of fishing under the stars!
Select Thursdays & Fridays this Summer
5:00PM-11:30PM

Concert Series on Deck - Miranda Ramos
2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-01 17:00 - 19:00
Join us on deck for some great music and fantastic food!

Operation Epic - Laser Tag for Campers
2026-07-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 - 20:00
Hey Campers! Join us for a friendly game of laser tag on the Campground Lawn. No need to sign up, just show up!
We will play every Friday through October.

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00
No need to sign up, just join us!

Outdoor Games
2026-07-11 16:00 - 17:00
Outdoor and Games, there are no two better words when you are camping!
Join us on the Campground Lawn.

Concert Series on Deck - Do Right Louie
2026-07-11 17:00 - 19:00

Concert Series on Deck - Tropical Blues Brothers
2026-07-17 17:00 - 19:00

Concert Series on Deck - Jason Mann
2026-07-18 17:00 - 19:00

Campfire & S'mores
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00
We bring the S’mores!
Lakeshore Fire Ring – bring your flashlights and park off site.

Concert Series on Deck - Lisa Campbell
2026-07-24 17:00 - 19:00

Concert Series on Deck - The IDEAS Rock & Roll Trio
2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:00

Dive-in Movie
2026-07-25 19:45 - 21:00
Join us at the pool for a family friendly movie. TBD
Movie begins at 7:45PMish

Concert Series on Deck - Cookin' Jazz
2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00

Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
2026-08-01
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 (full card) = Day at the Park Pack
FIND BINGO! CARD AND RULES HERE.
Bring completed cards + photos to the General Store to redeem.
Valid through 2026. See BINGO card for full details.

Back to School Luau
2026-08-01 14:00 - 17:00
Giant Inflatable, Leis, Cool Games & DIY

Face Painting | Kona Ice on site

2:00PM-5:00PM

Concert Series on Deck - The Tradesmen Band
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00
