# The Nutcracker by BalletMet at Ohio Theatre > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 10 – Dec 27 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Ages: Ages 4 and up recommended - Price: $35-$105 depending on seating tier; group and student discounts available - Organizer: BalletMet & CAPA - Official page: https://balletmet.org/performances/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/columbus/activities/the-nutcracker-by-balletmet-at-ohio-theatre--listing-1a25033d047a508d4f797315 ## About A cherished Central Ohio holiday tradition for over four decades, BalletMet's lavish production of The Nutcracker enchants audiences inside the historic, opulent Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus. Choreographed with elegance and humor, the performance brings E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic story to life with more than 150 student and professional dancers, dazzling hand-painted stage sets, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score played live by the Columbus Symphony. Children are captivated by the growing Christmas tree that reaches towards the ceiling, the fierce Battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince, the swirling Waltz of the Snowflakes, and the wondrous Kingdom of the Sweets. Young theatergoers can dress up in holiday finery and take photos with cast members in the gilded theater lobby. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Strollers can be checked complimentary with the theater coat check in the main lobby; elevators access all theater levels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Spacious, private family restrooms and plush lounge seating located on the lower loge and basement levels. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and up; two-hour runtime with a 20-minute intermission keeps younger attention spans engaged. • Sensory Tips: Dramatic theatrical lighting and soft stage smoke effects; booster seats and loaner sound-dampening earmuffs available upon request from ushers. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops at Ohio Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/columbus-symphony-holiday-pops-at-ohio-theatre--listing-c5f3d5b6507faa89c4b8c00b) — Dec 4 – Dec 6 · 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Ohio Theatre · Ages 5–99 · From $30 · checked Nov 5. 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