# Nutcracker Behind the Scenes > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) - Where: Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204 - Ages: children 12 years and under - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: BalletNova - Official page: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFHrKCzBv05Ai9P8zTFneuOtA1aiXss7LqQtAhhRKZww3wt3figdMBhzM6awSaTkFS6VpWGXQJZ0IQMz6DhjjyjP1o5FudX6o3d42NKa2qTZxlAV7fjB6r9eXBIxrs7-nVJnRI= - Last checked: Mon, Nov 9 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/washington-dc/activities/nutcracker-behind-the-scenes--listing-0c7ef3ce511eb83a1bb174c9 ## About Children can tour backstage, see costumes and watch a ballet class. They can also try ballet steps and ask questions. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company — Publick Playhouse](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/the-nutcracker-with-the-national-ballet-company-publick-playhouse--listing-71764209545b262787b4c194) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Prince George's Publick Playhouse, Hyattsville · All ages · From $28 · checked Oct 16. 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