# Oklahoma City Ballet: The Nutcracker > Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 - Ages: Ages 3 and up (Sensory-friendly performance available) - Price: Tickets from $35–$110; family discounts and tea packages available - Organizer: Oklahoma City Ballet & Oklahoma City Philharmonic - Official page: https://okcballet.org - 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/oklahoma-city/activities/oklahoma-city-ballet-the-nutcracker--listing-5c62093de778a784be1806b3 ## About Oklahoma City Ballet presents its grand annual production of The Nutcracker inside the historic Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre at the Civic Center Music Hall. Featuring artistic director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye's vibrant choreography, this production dazzles with nearly 200 handcrafted costumes, cinematic sets, and magical stage illusions that make the Christmas tree grow to towering proportions. More than 100 student dancers join the world-class professional company on stage, accompanied by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic playing Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score live alongside choral vocalists from Canterbury Voices. From the dazzling Waltz of the Snowflakes to the Land of Sweets, it is Oklahoma's premier classical holiday spectacle. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Civic Center is fully ADA compliant with street ramps, spacious elevators, and convenient coat check for stroller storage during the performance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private nursing mothers' room and family restrooms with changing stations are located on the main orchestra lobby level. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 3 and older; a designated sensory-friendly performance offers adjusted audio and house lights for neurodivergent guests. • Sensory Tips: The battle scene includes brief flash effects and theatrical cannon sounds; families with sound-sensitive children may request booster seats or ear protection. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: A Christmas Carol](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/lyric-theatre-of-oklahoma-a-christmas-carol--listing-55baaf3d0ecbc034be58c5c1) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Lyric at the Plaza · Ages 5–99 · From $42 · checked Nov 7. 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