# Cleveland Ballet: The Nutcracker at Connor Palace > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 - Ages: All ages welcome (Ideal for ages 4+) - Price: $32-$120 per ticket; family packages available - Organizer: Cleveland Ballet - Official page: https://clevelandballet.org/the-nutcracker/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/cleveland/activities/cleveland-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-connor-palace--listing-33653a7b643b504a6f5e2d32 ## About Cleveland Ballet presents its dazzling annual production of The Nutcracker inside the historic Connor Palace theater at Playhouse Square. Audience members of all ages follow young Clara as her magical nutcracker doll springs to life, defeats the menacing Mouse King in an epic toy soldier battle, and whisks her away through the enchanting Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring beautiful choreography, elaborate hand-painted backdrops, sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy solos, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable musical score, this ballet is the quintessential Christmas cultural treat. The Connor Palace lobby is adorned with towering decorated trees, giant nutcracker soldier statues for family photo ops, and souvenir holiday boutique tables. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ramp access at the Connor Palace Euclid Avenue entrance; complimentary stroller check located at the coat check counter. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Elegant, climate-controlled restroom facilities with changing counters located on the main orchestra and mezzanine levels. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to children ages 3 and up; matinee performances are particularly popular for families with young budding dancers. • Sensory Tips: Gentle theatrical lighting and classical orchestration; no strobe effects or sudden loud explosions, making it a very approachable introduction to classical dance. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [The Nutcracker — Cleveland Ballet at Connor Palace](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/the-nutcracker-cleveland-ballet-at-connor-palace--listing-c8c6fe7d4fa32140bea86cc0) — Fri, Dec 11 (+6 more dates) · 7:00 PM · Connor Palace, Playhouse Square · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. 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