OCT
6
Tue
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Fitness Walk at Walker Preserve
🕐 9:00 AM · 📍 Walker Preserve (East)
Santee Seniors 55+ hosts a fitness walk at Walker Preserve East.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
📅 Santee Events Calendar
Upcoming events, meetings, and activities in Santee.(56 upcoming)
October 2026
OCT
6
Tue
GovernmentFree
City Council and Santee School District Conference Committee Meeting
🕐 4:00 PM · 📍 Santee School District Charles E. Skidmore Administration Center
The City Council and Santee School District Conference Committee meets at the Santee School District administration center.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
6
Tue
GovernmentFree
Santee School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
🕐 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Santee School District
The Santee School District Board of Education holds its regular meeting, with the board packet posted by the district.
Source: Santee School DistrictDetails →
OCT
7
Wed
BusinessFree
Santee Chamber Morning Buzz - October 2026
🕐 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee Coffee Corner
A free Santee Chamber networking meetup with coffee, conversation and a chance to connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs and neighbors.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
7
Wed
GovernmentFree
Santee Park and Recreation Committee (SPARC) Meeting
🕐 5:30 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
The Santee Park and Recreation Committee meets at City Hall to discuss parks and recreation matters.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
7
Wed
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Brunch Potluck & Games
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee Teen Center
A Santee Seniors 55+ brunch potluck and games gathering at the Santee Teen Center.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
7
Wed
CommunityFree
Coffee with the Community - Lemon Grove Substation
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM · 📍 Starbucks
The Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation hosts a casual community meeting with station command staff, deputies, crime prevention specialists and senior volunteers.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff's OfficeDetails →
OCT
8
Thu
GovernmentFree
Measure BB Town Hall
🕐 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Cajon Park Multipurpose Room
Santee School District staff will discuss Measure BB, planned projects, funding and taxpayer protections, and answer resident questions ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Source: Santee School DistrictDetails →
OCT
8
Thu
FamilyFree
Teen Center: Santee Branch Library
🕐 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center at Big Rock Park
The Santee Teen Center hosts a Santee Branch Library program for local teens.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
9
Fri
SportsMulti-day
USA Masters Training Camp - CA
🕐 Friday 6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · 📍 West Coast Weightlifting
A two-day Olympic weightlifting camp for masters athletes focused on snatch and clean and jerk technique, with coaches Michael Cohen and Wes Cravy.
Source: EventbriteDetails →
OCT
10
Sat
Community
Santee Lakes - Ladies at the Lake Fall Market
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes
Ladies at the Lake Fall Market returns for its 10th anniversary with local women-owned vendors, gifts, food trucks and shopping at Santee Lakes.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
10
Sat
Community
Ladies at the Lake Fall Market
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
The Ladies at the Lake Fall Market returns to Santee Lakes for its 10th anniversary.
Source: PatchDetails →
OCT
10
Sat
FamilyFree
2026 Fire Department Open House
🕐 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Fire Station 4
Santee Fire Department hosts a free family-friendly open house with firefighter meet-and-greets, live demonstrations, station tours and fire safety tips.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
12
Mon
Business
Women in Business with Guest Speaker: Lori Stone
🕐 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · 📍 San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce
Santee Chamber Women in Business gathering with guest speaker Lori Stone. Members attend free; non-members are $10.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
12
Mon
GovernmentFree
Community Oriented Policing Committee (COMPOC) Meeting
🕐 2:00 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
The Community Oriented Policing Committee meets at Santee City Hall.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
14
Wed
GovernmentFree
Santee City Council Meeting
🕐 6:30 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
The Santee City Council meets in the City Council Chambers. The agenda is scheduled to be posted 72 hours before the meeting.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
14
Wed
Arts & CultureFree
Santee Seniors 55+: From Beethoven to Broadway
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee City Hall, Building 8P
A Santee Seniors 55+ First Wednesday program, From Beethoven to Broadway, sponsored by the County of San Diego.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
15
Thu
Business
The Legacy at Lantern Crest Mixer
🕐 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Lantern Crest at The Legacy
A joint Santee Chamber and La Mesa Chamber mixer with tours of The Legacy, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes and networking.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
15
Thu
BusinessFree
SERV Committee
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Santee Chamber of Commerce
The Santee Chamber SERV Committee meets to support entrepreneurial resources for veterans and military-connected community members.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
15
Thu
FamilyFree
Teen Center: SD Nights
🕐 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center at Big Rock Park
The Santee Teen Center hosts an SD Nights program for local teens.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
15
Thu
public-safetyFree
The Great ShakeOut
🕐 10:15 AM · 📍 Your current location
Santee residents can join the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill and practice Drop, Cover and Hold On wherever they are.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
15
Thu
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Fitness Walk at Kumeyaay Lake
🕐 9:00 AM · 📍 Kumeyaay Lake
Santee Seniors 55+ hosts a fitness walk at Kumeyaay Lake.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
Community
2026 Brews and Bites
🕐 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM · 📍 Town Center Community Park East
City of Santee's 21+ Brews and Bites event supports Santee parks, people and programs with food, drinks and music from headliner Jimmy's Buffet.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
Community
Wolves and Wine Fundraiser
🕐 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM · 📍 Mariposa Ranch
California Wolf Center hosts its annual Wolves and Wine fundraiser celebrating its Mariposa Ranch expansion, with food, beverages, music, auctions and raffles.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
Family
Garden Goes Batty
🕐 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM · 📍 Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
Annual Halloween event with trick-or-treat stations, live music, education booths and a bat chat show. Admission is $15 for Garden members, $18 general admission and free for children age 3 and under.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
CommunityMulti-day
Heartland Coin Show
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
A two-day coin show with dealers buying, selling and appraising U.S. and foreign coins, silver, gold and paper money, plus youth tables and grading services.
Source: PatchDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
OCT
17
Sat
Arts & Culture
Tim Burton Self Portrait Workshop at Santee Lakes
🕐 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
A guided art workshop with two sessions, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., teaching participants to create a Tim Burton-inspired self-portrait with supplies provided.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
OCT
19
Mon
GovernmentFree
Government Affairs Committee
🕐 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM · 📍 Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Santee Chamber Government Affairs Committee meeting at Padre Dam Municipal Water District.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
20
Tue
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Fitness Walk at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes
Santee Seniors 55+ hosts a fitness walk at Santee Lakes.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
21
Wed
Business
Business After 5 Mixer: Village Pet and Feed
🕐 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Village Pet and Feed
Santee Chamber evening networking mixer at Village Pet and Feed. Members attend free; non-members are $20.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
OCT
21
Wed
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Bingo
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee City Hall, Building 8P
Santee Seniors 55+ hosts a bingo gathering at City Hall's Building 8P.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
21
Wed
Community
America 250: Military Museums and Archival Heroes
🕐 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 San Diego County Archives
A public America 250 and American Archives Month event with museum and archive tables, a military history preservation panel, archives tours and heritage awards.
Source: San Diego County Archives / EventbriteDetails →
OCT
23
Fri
CommunityFree
Star Party at Sycamore Canyon
🕐 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 📍 Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve
Free public Star Party with San Diego Astronomy Association volunteers and telescopes as part of San Diego County Parks and Recreation's Parks After Dark program.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
OCT
24
Sat
Family
Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat at Santee Lakes
🕐 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a pirate-themed Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat for families.
Source: PatchDetails →
OCT
28
Wed
CommunityFree
Fall 2026 Blood Drive
🕐 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall | Building 8A
The City of Santee hosts a fall blood drive at City Hall with appointments strongly recommended through the American Red Cross.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
28
Wed
GovernmentFree
Santee City Council Meeting
🕐 6:30 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
The Santee City Council meets in the City Council Chambers. The agenda is scheduled to be posted 72 hours before the meeting.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
28
Wed
Community
Santee Seniors 55+: SeaWorld Bus Trip
🕐 9:00 AM - approximately 5:00 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
A Santee Seniors 55+ group bus trip to SeaWorld departs from and returns to Santee City Hall. Registration is required by Oct. 21.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
29
Thu
CommunityFree
Santee Seniors 55+: Fitness Walk at Walker Preserve
🕐 9:00 AM · 📍 Walker Preserve
Santee Seniors 55+ hosts a morning fitness walk at Walker Preserve.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
30
Fri
FamilyFree
Santee Teen Center: Mini Pumpkin Painting
🕐 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center at Big Rock Park
The Santee Teen Center hosts a mini pumpkin painting activity for local teens.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
OCT
31
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
November 2026
NOV
1
Sun
Family
Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
🕐 All day · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts its monthly park bingo challenge with activities around the recreation preserve and prize redemption at the General Store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
NOV
4
Wed
BusinessFree
Santee Chamber Morning Buzz - November 2026
🕐 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee Coffee Corner
Casual Santee Chamber morning networking meetup at Santee Coffee Corner.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
NOV
6
Fri
Sports
Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament 2026
🕐 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · 📍 Carlton Oaks Golf Course
Santee Chamber Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament at Carlton Oaks Golf Course.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
NOV
7
Sat
CommunityMulti-day
Trout Season Opening at Santee Lakes
🕐 All day · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes opens trout season for anglers over the Nov. 7-8 weekend.
Source: PatchDetails →
NOV
7
Sat
SportsMulti-day
Santee Lakes Trout Opening Weekend
🕐 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes Trout Opening Weekend runs Nov. 7-8, with fishing permits available at the General Store.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
NOV
14
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
NOV
20
Fri
FamilyFree
2026 Santee Holiday Lighting
🕐 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 📍 Santee Trolley Square
City of Santee holiday lighting event at Santee Trolley Square, with more details to come from the city.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
NOV
27
Fri
CommunityFree
Star Party at Sycamore Canyon
🕐 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 📍 Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve
Free public Star Party with San Diego Astronomy Association volunteers and telescopes as part of San Diego County Parks and Recreation's Parks After Dark program.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
NOV
28
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
December 2026
DEC
1
Tue
Family
Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO!
🕐 All day · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts its monthly park bingo challenge with activities around the recreation preserve and prize redemption at the General Store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
DEC
2
Wed
FamilyFree
2026 Selfies With Santa
🕐 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Santee Trolley Square
Additional photo time with Santa at Santee Trolley Square, with more details to come from the city.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
DEC
12
Sat
CommunityMulti-day
Water Lantern Festival at Santee Lakes
🕐 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
The Water Lantern Festival brings hundreds of glowing lanterns to Santee Lakes.
Source: PatchDetails →
DEC
12
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
DEC
25
Fri
CommunityFree
Star Party at Sycamore Canyon
🕐 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 📍 Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve
Free public Star Party with San Diego Astronomy Association volunteers and telescopes as part of San Diego County Parks and Recreation's Parks After Dark program.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
DEC
26
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts a ranger-led beginner fishing class outside the General Store for participants over age 5. Bring a rod, fishing permit and bait, or pick up a permit and bait at the store.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
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