# The Nutcracker with kids in Stockton–Modesto, 2026

> We found four Nutcrackers in and around Stockton–Modesto with 2026 dates posted: four ballet company productions. The closest, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, is in Stockton. 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
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/nutcracker/
- Santa visits (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/santa/index.md
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/llms.txt

## Nutcracker shows

- **Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet** at Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, CA · downtown. When: Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Time: Nov 8 at 3 p.m. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/stockton-ca/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Central West Ballet's Nutcracker at the Grand Theatre in Tracy** at Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N Central Ave, Tracy, CA · about 20 miles from Stockton. When: Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5. Time: Fri Dec 4 at 2 p.m. (sensory-friendly, about an hour) and 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 at 1 p.m. Price: $27–$69; the sensory-friendly show is free, first come. Type: Ballet company. The sensory-friendly matinee keeps the house lights up and the sound lower, and kids can move around. Central Ave. closes Dec 5 for the farmers market and Parade of Lights, so plan parking. Official page: https://www.cityoftracy.org/I-Want-To/View/City-Calendar/2026/Events-Folder/The-Nutcracker (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by Central West Ballet** at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA · downtown. When: Dec 11 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 11 at 7 p.m.; Dec 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 13 at 2 p.m.; Dec 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 20 at 2 p.m. Ages: Everyone needs a ticket, kids included. Type: Ballet company. Official page: https://tickets.galloarts.org/11194/11206 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company** at The Merced Theatre, 301 W Main St, Merced, CA · about 40 miles away. When: Thu Dec 17. Time: Thu Dec 17 at 7 p.m. Price: $42–$98 with fees. 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/the-merced-theatre/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
- Sponsored spots are labeled on the HTML pages and are not part of this editorial list.
- How to cite: “According to Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/…), …” and link the page you quote.

## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Stockton–Modesto in 2026?
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Bob Hope Theatre: Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Central West Ballet's Nutcracker at the Grand Theatre in Tracy at Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N Central Ave: Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5. Price: $27–$69; the sensory-friendly show is free, first come. The Nutcracker by Central West Ballet at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts: Dec 11 – Dec 20. The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company at The Merced Theatre, 301 W Main St: Thu Dec 17. Price: $42–$98 with fees.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Stockton–Modesto?
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 Central West Ballet: Everyone needs a ticket, kids included. 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/).