# Things to do with kids in Santee, CA

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Santee, CA (San Diego County, CA), in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Storytime with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker — Santee Library](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/storytime-with-a-ballerina-the-nutcracker-santee-library--listing-a093e820e4cb0217210629cc) — Tue, Nov 17 · 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM · San Diego County Library - Santee Branch · checked Oct 16. Dancers from Expressions Dance & Movement Center visit the Santee Library for an evening storytime with a special performance from The Nutcracker. From 5:45 to 6 p.m. children…
- [2026 Santee Holiday Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/2026-santee-holiday-lighting--listing-c28ac0e60b95bb35f0816092) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM · Santee Trolley Square · Free · checked Oct 13. Free holiday evening at Santee Trolley Square with live music, face painting, holiday photo opportunities, sledding, and photos with Santa. Santa is positioned between Target and…
- [Selfies with Santa (Santee)](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/selfies-with-santa-santee--listing-026102327a50c204accbc657) — Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM · Santee Trolley Square (amphitheater stage) · Free · checked Oct 13. Free family photo opportunity with Santa at Santee Trolley Square. Santa is set up on the amphitheater stage near the large Christmas tree. The city lists it as a free chance to…

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