# The Magic of the Nutcracker Storytime > Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: The Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 - Ages: For families with kids of all ages - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Greater Salem Ballet Company - Official page: https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-magic-of-the-nutcracker-storytime/ - Last checked: Mon, Nov 9 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/the-magic-of-the-nutcracker-storytime--listing-f05162666846e8dbbe107dc4 ## About Hear the story of The Nutcracker and meet a ballerina in costume. Families can watch a pointe demonstration and take home an activity sheet. ## Similar picks in Boston - [The Magic of the Nutcracker with Greater Salem Ballet Company (Peabody Institute Library)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/the-magic-of-the-nutcracker-with-greater-salem-ballet-company-peabody--listing-74c62ee545b1b9793bab20d6) — Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Peabody Institute Library (Main Library) · Free · checked Oct 30. 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