# Butler Ballet: The Nutcracker at Clowes Memorial Hall > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 3 – Dec 6 · 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Clowes Memorial Hall (Butler University), 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208 - Ages: Ages 3 and up (Classic family holiday ballet) - Price: $25-$55 per ticket; student and child discounts available - Organizer: Butler University Jordan College of the Arts - Official page: https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/events/butler-ballet-nutcracker/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/indianapolis/activities/butler-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-clowes-memorial-hall--listing-ed66fc83d208a041af7c1e8a ## About The Butler Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at Clowes Memorial Hall is Central Indiana's largest, most prestigious staging of Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday classic. Remarkably, it is one of the only Nutcracker productions in the Midwest accompanied by a live, 70-piece symphonic orchestra—the Butler Symphony Orchestra—alongside the Indianapolis Children's Choir. Audiences journey with young Clara into a magical dreamscape featuring a growing Christmas tree, a dramatic battle between toy soldiers and the Mouse King, swirling snowflakes in a winter forest, and the confectionery wonders of the Land of Sweets. Featuring spectacular choreography by Butler University's acclaimed dance department, brilliant sets, and lavish costumes, this multi-generational tradition introduces thousands of Indiana children to the elegance of classical dance and symphonic music each December. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Free stroller check-in is provided in the grand lobby; elevator access connects the main floor, terrace, and balcony seating. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private lactation nursing room and family restrooms with infant changing tables located off the main lobby entrance. • Age Suitability: Ideal for ages 3 and up; children and youth find the colorful battle scene and Sugar Plum Fairy divertissements mesmerizing. • Sensory Tips: Live orchestra provides rich acoustic sound without amplification; brief theatrical cannon flash during the toy soldier battle. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Butler Ballet: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/butler-ballet-tchaikovsky-s-the-nutcracker--listing-a856fafbbb90166c9307d12d) — Thu, Dec 3 (+3 more dates) · Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University · Paid · checked Oct 24. 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