# Spirit of The Row Holiday Nights at Santana Row

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Tue, Dec 1 (+2 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free; photos with Santa free
- Organizer: Santana Row
- Official page: https://santanarow.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

On the first three Tuesdays of December, Santana Row hosts Spirit of The Row: two hours of live holiday shows by local arts and community groups, snow showers in Park Valencia, balloons, and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Oak Tree Lounge (in front of Blue Bottle). An easy weeknight holiday outing for young kids; the performer line-up is announced closer to the dates.

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