# Oregon Ballet Theatre: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 26 · 2:00 PM - Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201 - Ages: Ages 4 and up - Price: $29-$125 depending on seat tier - Organizer: Oregon Ballet Theatre - Official page: https://www.obt.org/ - 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/portland/activities/oregon-ballet-theatre-george-balanchine-s-the-nutcracker--listing-1d667783fbefc95df26de5c6 ## About Oregon Ballet Theatre presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the grand Keller Auditorium. Featuring the full OBT company, dozens of young ballet students from the OBT School, and live accompaniment by the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra, this magical production brings Marie's journey to life with dancing snowflakes, a towering 40-foot Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Keller Auditorium provides coat check stroller parking and accessible elevator service to seating tiers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Auditorium lounges on each level offer comfortable seating and family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and up. • Sensory Tips: Lavish orchestral music and theatrical lighting; booster seats available for young children. ## Similar picks in Portland - [A Nutcracker Tea — Northwest Dance Theatre at PCC Sylvania](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/a-nutcracker-tea-northwest-dance-theatre-at-pcc-sylvania--listing-abf9fd4c712dfd4aead7f02a) — Sat, Dec 12 (+4 more dates) · 2:00 PM · Performing Arts Center, Portland Community College Sylvania Campus · From $19 · checked Oct 27. 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