# Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker > Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM - Where: Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Free - Organizer: Orlando Community Arts, Inc. - Official page: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/show/clare-and-the-chocolate-nutcracker-t5rc 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/orlando/activities/clare-and-the-chocolate-nutcracker--f5a47c8d-307e-4d21-a62f-cd9597ab94dc ## About Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker returns to the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando for one night only on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM! This beloved holiday family favorite is a trademarked adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic The Nutcracker tale, offering a vibrant, multicultural celebration of dance, music, and holiday traditions. While ballet takes center stage, audiences will also experience an exciting blend of jazz, modern dance, hip-hop, and soca, along with authentic dance and musical traditions from Africa, Asia, Brazil, Hawaii, and India. Presented by Orlando Community Arts, Inc., this special community production features talented young dancers from across the Orlando area, celebrating cultural diversity, creativity, and the performing arts. Whether you're visiting Central Florida for Thanksgiving weekend or celebrating the holidays close to home, bring the entire family for an unforgettable evening of festive entertainment and holiday magic! Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Location: Orlando, Florida ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/clare-and-the-chocolate-nutcracker--listing-7005aa25b5fc257a9b48998b) — Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM · Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Paid · checked Oct 27. 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