# The Nutcracker with kids in Akron–Canton, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Akron–Canton with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio, is in Akron. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 Nutcracker shows with 2026 dates
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio** at Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH · downtown. When: Nov 28 – Dec 6. Time: Nov 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov 29 at 2 p.m.; Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://ballettheatreohio.org/shows (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH · about 45 miles away. When: Tue Dec 1. Time: Tue Dec 1 at 7 p.m. Price: $72.25–$135 with fees. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show with live orchestra, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/packard-music-hall-2/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Canton Ballet with the Canton Symphony Orchestra** at Canton Palace Theatre, Canton, OH · downtown. When: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Time: Dec 4 at 7 p.m.; Dec 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. The Canton Symphony plays the score live. Official page: https://cantonballet.com/performances/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Wayne Center for the Arts** at Triway Performing Arts Center, Wooster, OH · about 35 miles from Akron. When: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Time: Fri Dec 4 at 6:30 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 at 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Sun Dec 6 at 2 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Staged every other year by the center's junior and senior companies and students from community classes. A Christkindlmarkt with local artisans runs alongside, open to anyone. Official page: https://wayneartscenter.org/nutcracker/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Akron–Canton in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Ohio at Akron Civic Theatre: Nov 28 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave: Tue Dec 1. Price: $72.25–$135 with fees. The Nutcracker by Canton Ballet with the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Canton Palace Theatre: Dec 4 – Dec 6. The Nutcracker by Wayne Center for the Arts at Triway Performing Arts Center: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Akron–Canton?
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company: Ages 2 and up only. A full Nutcracker usually runs about two hours with an intermission, so a matinee is easier with preschoolers.

### How do you check these Nutcracker shows?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).