Thursday, April 9, 2026
Upcoming events, meetings, and activities in Santee.(26 upcoming)
APR
9
Thu
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Ilan-Lael Foundation
The nonprofit Ilan-Lael Foundation will host an immersive art and nature experience on a 90-minute-long docent-led tour, focusing on the art and architecture of founder and artist James Hubbel.
APR
9
Thu
🕐 TBA · 📍 Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center, Cuyamaca College
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang performs a curated program of classical masterpieces in the ECHO Chamber Music Series. Intimate theater setting designed for classical acoustics.
APR
9
Thu
🕐 TBD · 📍 Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center, Cuyamaca College
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang performs for the ECHO Chamber Music Series. Known for stunning virtuosity.
APR
9
Thu
🕐 10:00 AM · 📍 Santa Ysabel
The nonprofit Ilan-Lael Foundation will host an immersive art and nature experience on a 90-minute-long docent-led tour.
APR
11
Sat
🕐 8:00 AM · 📍 Santee City Hall
Clean out your garage and bring your items to the Santee City Hall for a community cleanup, shred, and donation event.
APR
11
Sat
🕐 11:00 AM · 📍 San Diego State University Main Campus
SDSU hosts its 54th annual pow wow, one of the longest-running university-hosted pow wows in California. Open to the public — a celebration of Native American culture and community.
APR
11
Sat
🕐 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 📍 Santee
Spring community cleanup with free document shredding and donation drop-off.
APR
11
Sat
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Mount Miguel High School
Shop handcrafted gifts from local vendors while supporting student scholarships at Mt. Miguel High School. Great for early Mother's Day shopping.
APR
11
Sat
🕐 6:00 AM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Approximately 2,500 lbs of catfish stocked for opening weekend. Santee Lakes permit required.
APR
13
Mon
🕐 11:30 AM · 📍 Santee, CA
A networking and professional development event for women in business, focused on honing leadership skills.
APR
13
Mon
🕐 Varies by location · 📍 San Diego County Libraries
County libraries transform into hubs for hands-on learning with local musicians, reptile shows, and STEAM workshops during Spring Break. Free for all ages.
APR
14
Tue
🕐 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center
A fun egg hunt for the teens of Santee.
APR
14
Tue
🕐 Library hours · 📍 Grossmont College Library
A free traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum examining American responses to Nazism in the 1930s and 1940s. Includes survivor testimony, lectures, film screenings, and performances.
APR
15
Wed
🕐 5:00 PM · 📍 Santee
Grand opening of UBuild It Santee combined with the Santee Chamber of Commerce Business After 5 networking mixer. Meet local business owners and explore the new store.
APR
18
Sat
🕐 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Renette Park
Free Arbor Day celebration with tree planting, bounce houses, trackless train rides, story time, crafts, live entertainment, and a movie in the park.
APR
18
Sat
🕐 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Renette Park
Free community celebration of Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting, bounce houses, trackless train rides, story time, crafts, live entertainment and a movie in the park.
APR
21
Tue
🕐 2:30 PM · 📍 Santee Teen Center
A fun tie-dye party for teens to celebrate Americas 250th anniversary.
APR
22
Wed
🕐 7:30 PM (Doors 6:00 PM) · 📍 Viejas Arena at SDSU
Multi-platinum artist Charlie Puth performs his 2026 tour, plus classics including 'See You Again' and 'Left and Right.'
APR
23
Thu
🕐 Evening · 📍 Santee
Annual celebration honoring local heroes and community members who have made a difference in Santee.
APR
24
Fri
🕐 7:00 PM Fri / 2 & 6 PM Sat / 2 PM Sun · 📍 The Little Theater at Julian High School
Newly formed Julian Junior Theater makes its debut with the beloved musical Annie Jr. Four performances over three days. Tickets are $10.
APR
25
Sat
🕐 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) · 📍 German American Societies of San Diego
German-language cabaret by the German Theater Group San Diego. Two-act comedy with music and satire. English summary provided in program.
APR
25
Sat
🕐 TBA · 📍 Friends of East County Arts Gallery
Annual showcase of art by grant recipients from Friends of East County Arts.
APR
26
Sun
🕐 2:00 PM (doors 1:00 PM) · 📍 German American Societies of San Diego
German-language cabaret by the German Theater Group San Diego. Two-act comedy with music and satire. English summary provided in program.
APR
30
Thu
🕐 6:30 PM · 📍 Santee City Hall
Join the District 4 Town Hall meeting.
MAY
2
Sat
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Vibrant market with handcrafted pieces, unique finds, and specialty goods. Expanded from the popular Ladies at the Lake Fall Market. Food, crafts, and more. Gate admission applies.
MAY
5
Tue
🕐 All Day · 📍 Santee School District
Celebrate the diversity of Santee at the 3rd annual Multicultural Festival.
We list community events for free. Send us the details and we'll add it to the calendar.
✉️ Submit an Event