# The Magic of the Nutcracker with Greater Salem Ballet Company (Peabody Institute Library) > Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Peabody Institute Library (Main Library), 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960 - Ages: Young children and families - Price: Free - Organizer: Peabody Institute Library - Official page: https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/greater-salem-ballet-company-nutcracker-reading/ - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 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 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), 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-with-greater-salem-ballet-company-peabody--listing-74c62ee545b1b9793bab20d6 ## About A reading of the Nutcracker story for young children and families, a costumed ballerina, a look at pointe shoes and ballet technique, and a Nutcracker activity sheet to take home. ## Similar picks in Boston - [The Nutcracker with Commonwealth Ballet (reading and dancers)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/the-nutcracker-with-commonwealth-ballet-reading-and-dancers--listing-26a12588e720c552a9f1c98e) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room) · All ages · checked Oct 13. 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