# Inland Pacific Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lewis Family Playhouse > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Where: Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 - Ages: Ages 3+ (family-friendly classical ballet with falling snow and colorful Toy Soldiers) - Price: $38–$78 per ticket depending on seating tier; senior/child discounts available; free parking in Victoria Gardens structures. - Organizer: Inland Pacific Ballet - Official page: https://www.cityofrc.us/lewis-family-playhouse - 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/riverside/activities/inland-pacific-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-lewis-family-playhouse--listing-a303b404c505d606e101f202 ## About Inland Pacific Ballet brings its magnificent, critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to the intimate Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. More than 80 classically trained dancers, youth company performers, and guest artists bring Clara's enchanted dream to life, from the dramatic battle against the Mouse King to the radiant Waltz of the Flowers in the Land of the Sweets. State-of-the-art stagecraft features whimsical falling snow cascading over the audience, a soaring 30-foot Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, and dazzling costumes. With afternoon and matinee showtimes, this production is tailored for young theatergoers attending their very first ballet. The venue is located within Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, with stroller parking available in the lobby. ## Similar picks in Riverside - [The Nutcracker – Inland Pacific Ballet (Lewis Family Playhouse)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/the-nutcracker-inland-pacific-ballet-lewis-family-playhouse--listing-53d5b8f5a252b1a62a76ca91) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM · Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga · All ages · checked Oct 13. 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