Santee Lakes

Trick or Treating every Saturday evening in October before Halloween!
2025-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Your kiddos will be able to get some use out of that costume! Every Saturday evening they have the opportunity to trick or treat in the campground!
If you do not want to participate in handing out candy, let the office know, and they will get you a door hanger to scare off the little ghouls.

Campground BOO BASH👻
2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Santee Lakes Campground, 9310 Fanita Parkway, SANTEE, CA, 92071
Join us and other ghostly ghouls for our Campground BOO BASH! Goodie bags and snacks for all as well as costume contest and prizes for best costume.
We will be partying each Friday before Halloween, so join us every time!

Tim Burton Self Portrait Workshop - SOLD OUT
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
Welcome to the Tim Burton Self Portrait Workshop! Join us for a fun and creative event where you can unleash your inner artist and create a unique self-portrait inspired by the iconic style of Tim Burton. This in-person workshop will take place at the beautiful Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, providing the perfect backdrop for a day of artistic expression. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to channel your creativity and create a one-of-a-kind self-portrait in the style of Tim Burton! Food & drinks available for purchase at Topwater Grill restaurant on the deck! $7 parking in park.
Sign up HERE

CAMPERS - Gingerbread Haunted Houses
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00
A fan favorite is back! Come make a gingerbread house that may or may not be haunted.
You must RSVP so we have enough houses for everyone (link details to follow). $6 per person to participate.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
SIGN UP HERE

Trick or Treating every Saturday in October before Halloween!
2025-10-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-25 18:00 - 19:00

Spooktacular
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Let’s boo this – Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be our special guests at our 3rd Annual Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat – Coming Saturday, October 25, from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Lake 1 and Lake 2. EVENT DETAILS: This will be a ghoulish day of trunk-or-treating, food trucks, games, inflatables, face painting, DJ, photo opportunities, and much more. There will be a Mary’s Donut walk and local businesses will be decorating their trunks/booths and handing out tons of candy to our little monsters. Dress in your best costume and join us! Parking is $10 and the event is FREE. A big THANKS to our 2025 Spooktacular Sponsors, we could not do this without their generous support!

Campers - Trick or Treating in the Campground
2025-10-31 17:00 - 21:00
Hey all registered campers! There will be trick or treating in the campground on Halloween. If you do not want to participate in handing out candy, please go to the Park Office and grab a door hanger that will let the trick or treaters know not to make a stop at your site.

CAMPERS - Sports on the Lawn
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for some fun & games!
Campground Lawn
10:00AM-11:00AM

CAMPERS - Campfire & S'mores
2025-11-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at Lakeshore Fire Ring for some fun and s’mores! We will bring the s’mores. Bring your flashlight and best to walk to site due to limited parking.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Paint & Sip on Deck | Pumpkin Tote Bag Session
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00
It’s pumpkin season! Come enjoy a beautiful day of painting on a tote bag that you can use all year long.
Sign up HERE.

CAMPERS - Golf Cart Drive-in Movie for the Grownups | Planes, Trains and Automobiles
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:30
Hey grownups! Bring your golf carts and join us for a hilarious movie behind the Clubhouse, on the lawn.
Movie begins at sundown (5:00PMish).

CAMPERS - Sports on the Lawn (actually in the Clubhouse)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for some fun & games in the Clubhouse due to inclement weather!
Clubhouse
10:00AM-11:00AM

CAMPERS - Cocoa & BINGO!
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:30
Hey Campers, get ready for some late-afternoon BINGO! (Cocoa too).

CAMPERS - Thanksgiving Craft
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s get thankful with some Thanksgiving crafts!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast
2025-11-29 08:00 - 10:30
Join the local Lion’s Club for a delicious breakfast for a great cause in the Clubhouse.
Everyone is welcome.
$10

CAMPERS - Letters to Santa
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00
He wants to know exactly what you want for Christmas! Come write a letter to Santa and enjoy some cocoa.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Camper's Gingerbread Houses - RSVP
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Clubhouse
Join us in building some holiday gingerbread houses!
These super cute houses are made in Germany (so, real gingerbread!). The cost is $12 per house.
There are a limited number of houses, so please let us know you are coming!
RSVP HERE

Paint & Sip on Deck | Merry Grinchmas
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us for a jolly good time at our Merry Grinchmas Paint & Sip on The Deck! Get into the holiday spirit at Santee Lakes as we sip and unleash our inner artists in this guided step by step paint session. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this event is perfect for everyone – family & friends. Let’s spread some holiday cheer together while creating beautiful artwork on the deck. Don’t miss out on this fun and creative experience! Drinks & food available for purchase – table service & promotional drinks available!

Camper's Plastic Wrap Game and more games!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Enjoy our famous Plastic Wrap Game, fun for all ages in the clubhouse. This ball of plastic will be filled with surprises!

Water Lantern Festival - Holiday Edition
2025-12-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, 92071, United States
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, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. You can purchase your tickets now at the link.
‍What to bring:

Event Ticket
Blanket/Warm Clothes
Camping Chair
Camera
Bug Spray

Schedule of events beginning at 2:00 PM
Gates Open
2:00 – 7:00PM
Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
4:30PM
Design your Lantern
5:00 – 7:00PM
Lantern Launch
7:00PM
Event Ends
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Christmas Craft - RSVP
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Make a special gift for your person. We will have a few to choose from!
$10 will make sure you have all the supplies you need to create a masterpiece!
RSVP HERE

Lion's Club Breakfast
2025-12-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Clubhouse
Join the Lion’s as they serve up a delicious breakfast for all!

Campers: PJs Cocoa & a Movie - Kid's choice!
2025-12-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Clubhouse
Join us in your PJs at the Clubhouse for some hot cocoa and a movie the kids get to choose!

CAMPER'S - New Year's Eve Party!
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse
Hey CAMPERS! Our annual New Year’s Eve Party is coming!
Bring a snack to share and we will provide some great food too!
There will be BINGO! with prizes so come ready to win and enjoy incoming 2026

Camper - Sports on the Lawn every Saturday 10AM-11AM
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us, no need to sign up!
