# The Nutcracker with kids in Reno, 2026

> We found three Nutcrackers in and around Reno with 2026 dates posted: two ballet company productions and one shorter kids’ version. The closest, Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell, is in Reno. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

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

- **Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell** at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV · downtown. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: Nov 29 at 2 p.m. Ages: 3 and up. Type: Kids’ version. Run time: 45 minutes. A narrated short version made for young kids. Official page: https://www.nnhs.org/event-info/peanutcracker-reno-the-story-in-a-nutshell-2026-11-29-14-00 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Reno Dance Company** at Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV · about 3 miles from downtown. When: Wed Dec 9 and Thu Dec 10. Time: 7 p.m. Price: Prices on the resort's ticket page. Ages: All ages. Type: Ballet company. Two weeknight performances of the full ballet set to Tchaikovsky's score. Official page: https://www.grandsierraresort.com/entertainment/concerts-and-shows/the-nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by A.V.A. Ballet Theatre** at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV · downtown. When: Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. Time: Fri 8 p.m.; Sat and Sun 1 and 7 p.m. Price: $33–$72, with discounts for children. Ages: All ages. Type: Ballet company. Live music from the Reno Philharmonic. After the Saturday and Sunday matinees, a Sugar Plum party lets kids meet the characters. Official page: https://www.avaballet.com/upcoming.html (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Reno in 2026?
Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St.: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. The Nutcracker by Reno Dance Company at Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St.: Wed Dec 9 and Thu Dec 10. Price: Prices on the resort's ticket page. The Nutcracker by A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St.: Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13. Price: $33–$72, with discounts for children.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Reno?
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. The shorter kids’ version here (Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell) can be easier for little ones.

### Is there a short Nutcracker for little kids near Reno?
Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St.: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 45 minutes.

### How old should kids be for The Nutcracker?
It depends on the company. Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell: 3 and up. The Nutcracker by Reno Dance Company: All ages. The Nutcracker by A.V.A. Ballet Theatre: All ages. 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/).