# San Jose Dance Theatre The Nutcracker > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM - Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (Children require a ticket) - Price: $38-$115 per ticket; youth and senior discounts available - Organizer: San Jose Dance Theatre - Official page: https://sjdt.org/nutcracker/ - 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/san-jose/activities/san-jose-dance-theatre-the-nutcracker--listing-1fedf36abeeccb87ab1d474c ## About Celebrating more than six decades of holiday artistry, San Jose Dance Theatre's presentation of The Nutcracker at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is Silicon Valley's longest running holiday tradition. Accompanied by the magnificent Symphony San Jose playing Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score live in the orchestra pit, this grand full-length production features a soaring Christmas tree that grows to the ceiling, enchanting snowfalls on stage, and dazzling guest principal dancers. Young audience members are captivated by the acrobatic Russian dancers, delicate Sugar Plum Fairy variations, and the charming Mother Ginger with her bustling polichinelles tumbling from beneath her giant skirt. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Spacious grand lobby and ground floor orchestra seating are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible; stroller coat-check provided. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private family comfort rooms and multiple modern restrooms equipped with baby changing counters located in the lower grand promenade. • Age Suitability: Wonderful theatrical experience recommended for children ages 4 and up, families, and holiday arts lovers. • Sensory Tips: Full live orchestral crescendos and sparkling stage lighting effects; booster seats are available in the lobby for smaller children. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [The San Jose Nutcracker by New Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/the-san-jose-nutcracker-by-new-ballet--listing-7364d73382f8816f3310b79c) — Dec 11 – Dec 23 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Hammer Theatre Center · Ages 2–99 · From $29 · checked Nov 5. 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