# The Nutcracker with kids in Baltimore, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Baltimore with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. One has a sensory-friendly or relaxed performance. The closest, The Nutcracker by Baltimore School for the Arts in Baltimore, is about 1 miles out.

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

- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD · about 50 miles away. When: Sun Nov 29. Time: Sun Nov 29 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Price: Prices on the ticket page. Ages: Ages 2 and up only. Type: Ballet company. A touring show, about 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://worldballetcompany.com/event/weinberg-center-for-the-arts-3/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Nutcracker Sweets** at Bel Air Armory, Bel Air, MD · about 25 miles away. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Type: Kids’ version. Sensory-friendly: Sensory-friendly and made for young children. Official page: https://www.belairartsandentertainment.org/event/ballet-chesapeake-nutcracker-sweets/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Baltimore School for the Arts** at Mark K. Joseph Building, 712 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 10 – Dec 19. Type: Ballet company. Danced by the school's students. Official page: https://bsfa.org/event/the-nutcracker-7 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Maryland** at Maryland Hall, Annapolis, MD · about 25 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Type: Ballet company. Shorter mini performances on Dec 9 and 16 are listed on the company's mini performances page. Official page: https://www.balletmaryland.org/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Baltimore in 2026?
The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St: Sun Nov 29. Price: Prices on the ticket page. Nutcracker Sweets at Bel Air Armory: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. The Nutcracker by Baltimore School for the Arts at Mark K. Joseph Building, 712 Cathedral St.: Dec 10 – Dec 19. The Nutcracker by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Maryland Hall: Dec 12 – Dec 20.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Baltimore?
Nutcracker Sweets: Sensory-friendly and made for young children.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Baltimore?
Nutcracker Sweets at Bel Air Armory: Fri, Dec 4, 2026.

### 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/).