# San Francisco Ballet: Helgi Tomassons The Nutcracker > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 27 · 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 - Ages: Ages 5 and up (complimentary booster seats; sensory-friendly performance Dec 27) - Price: Tickets start at $45; family matinee packages and youth discounts available - Organizer: San Francisco Ballet - Official page: https://www.sfballet.org/productions/nutcracker/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 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/san-francisco/activities/san-francisco-ballet-helgi-tomassons-the-nutcracker--listing-a03a8e6bcad6255fbb92ad68 ## About America's first full-length Nutcracker premiered in San Francisco in 1944, and Helgi Tomasson's classic staging remains one of the nation's most magical holiday traditions. Set in San Francisco during the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the performance dazzles with waltzing snowflakes, an enormous growing Christmas tree, dancing toy soldiers, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score performed live by the SF Ballet Orchestra. Family matinees feature festive photo opportunities with costumed characters in the Opera House lobby and complimentary treats for young patrons. 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