A Bay Area family favorite!!! Oakland Ballet’s Nutcracker, December 19 and 20, 2026 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery, and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await.
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don't miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.
Enhance your Nutcracker experience by adding on a ticket to the Sweet Dreams Party where you will meet the cast and characters of The Nutcracker, pose for photographs, collect autographs, and enjoy treats and refreshments.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 3:30pm Sunday, December 20, 2026 – 3:30pm
This event is family friendly. All ages require a ticket, and you must have an accompanying ticket to the performance of Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker.
Today at 3Below Theaters & Cafe: A Mini MeshugaNutcracker!
Everyone is welcome at this Chanukah celebration that takes the audience on a compact journey through the Festival of Lights with songs and stories from the original hit musical, “The MeshugaNutcracker!” After the performance, we’ll tuck into jelly doughnuts and hot apple cider while we make Chanukah decorations and activities.
Performances and activities have been developed for kids ages 4 to 12 with parent supervision.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Black Diamond Ballet Theatre performs its full-length, professional production of the Nutcracker at the El Campanil Theatre in Pittsburg. Enjoy this performance just for special needs families.
A wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family! Join us for another great show as Black Diamond Ballet delights audiences with new costumes and exciting choreography. This is a show you do not want to miss!
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don’t miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.
Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season! Our Nutcracker Dance-Alongs are the perfect way to prepare your family to see Nutcracker for the first time or to delight those who already know our production by heart. Sensory Friendly Dance-Alongs are open to all ages and abilities, and aim to reach a neurodiverse audience.
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don’t miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.
SENSORY FRIENDLY DANCE-ALONGS 1:00–2:00PM Suggested for ages 5–12 and their grown-ups. 2:15–3:15PM Suggested for ages 13–22+ and their grown-ups.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season! Our Nutcracker Dance-Alongs are the perfect way to prepare your family to see Nutcracker for the first time or to delight those who already know our production by heart.
BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area.[LINK]
Participants in this workshop will step into Clara’s magical winter wonderland full of toy soldiers, twirling snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and so much more! If you would like to request financial assistance for our Dance-Along workshops, please email education@sfballet.org.
Family Dance-Alongs are recommended for families with children ages 4–7. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 AM and 11:45 AM
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
