AUG
22
Sat
Family
Fishing 101 at Santee Lakes
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
A Santee Lakes ranger-led class for new anglers and anyone who wants a refresher on catching fish at the lakes.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
📅 Santee Events Calendar
Upcoming events, meetings, and activities in Santee.(24 upcoming)
August 2026
AUG
22
Sat
Community
Concert Series on Deck: Setting Sons
🕐 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts live music on deck with Setting Sons, plus food available at the park.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
AUG
25
Tue
FamilyFree
Teen Center: Tacos and Tunes
🕐 2:30 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center at Big Rock Park
Santee Teen Center hosts a Tacos and Tunes event for local teens at Big Rock Park.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
AUG
26
Wed
CommunityFree
Seniors 55+: AARP and Brain Health Jam Sessions: Music and Movement
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee City Hall | Building 8P
Santee senior program event focused on AARP brain health, music and movement.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
AUG
26
Wed
GovernmentFree
Santee City Council Meeting
🕐 6:30 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
Regular Santee City Council meeting at City Hall.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
AUG
27
Thu
Community
Lantern Crest Hawaiian Luau
🕐 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · 📍 The Plaza at Lantern Crest
Public Hawaiian luau with Polynesian dance performances, tropical music and an island-inspired buffet. Reservations are required and tickets cost $38 per person.
Source: PatchDetails →
AUG
28
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 →
AUG
28
Fri
Community
Concert Series on Deck: The Tradesmen Band
🕐 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Santee Lakes hosts live music on deck with The Tradesmen Band, plus food available at the park.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
AUG
29
Sat
Community
Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast at Santee Lakes
🕐 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
The Lion's Club hosts a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Santee Lakes.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
AUG
29
Sat
Arts & Culture
Bonsai Bar on Deck
🕐 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Bonsai Bar brings a beginner-friendly bonsai workshop to Santee Lakes.
Source: Santee LakesDetails →
AUG
31
Mon
FamilyFree
Teen Center: National Trail Mix Day
🕐 2:00 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center @ Big Rock Park
Santee Teen Center marks National Trail Mix Day as part of its late-August teen programming.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
September 2026
SEP
2
Wed
BusinessFree
Santee Chamber Morning Buzz - September 2026
🕐 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM · 📍 Santee Coffee Corner
A casual Santee Chamber networking meetup with coffee and conversation, open to members and non-members.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
SEP
6
Sun
Community
89th Annual Holy Smoke Deep Pit BBQ
🕐 11:00 AM · 📍 Our Lady of Light Parish
Descanso parish tradition with deep-pit BBQ beef and sides, homemade cobbler, live music, door prizes, crafts, children’s games and a grand prize drawing.
Source: East County MagazineDetails →
SEP
14
Mon
Business
Women in Business Happy Hour
🕐 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · 📍 Santee Chamber of Commerce
Santee Chamber of Commerce hosts a Women in Business happy hour for local business owners and professionals.
Source: Santee Chamber of CommerceDetails →
SEP
19
Sat
FamilyFree
2026 Movies In The Park - A Minecraft Movie
🕐 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 📍 Town Center Community Park East
City of Santee Movies in the Park event featuring A Minecraft Movie, with the movie beginning at dusk.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
SEP
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 →
SEP
26
Sat
CommunityFree
Fall 2026 Community Cleanup, Shred & Donation Event
🕐 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
Santee residents may drop off eligible household items, donations and shredding at City Hall; proof of residency is required and hazardous or construction materials are not accepted.
Source: City of SanteeDetails →
October 2026
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
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
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 →
November 2026
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 →
December 2026
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
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 →
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