The holiday season is finally upon us, bringing the Boston Ballet Company's The Nutcracker and more holiday shows for kids to Boston. The Nutcracker is a timeless treat that takes you on an enchanting journey through a winter wonderland and beyond. From the Boston Ballet classic to the high-energy adaptation of the Urban Nutcracker's diverse, upbeat choreography, there are dancers performing all around Boston.

Want to keep things merry and bright for your family all season long? Tchaikovsky's beloved confection is hardly the only holiday-themed stage performance. Holiday shows are delighting kids across Boston and New England, this month and next. At Boston's 2023 holiday shows, families can carol with the Boston Pops and delight in Scrooge's journey in A Christmas Carol. Tickets will sell out for these must-see performances faster than cookies go on Christmas Eve! We advise booking sooner than later.

If you are looking for more holiday and Christmas activities, we've also rounded up the 25 Top Holiday and Christmas Activities in New England. When you've had enough of dashing through the snow, enjoy a night in with 20 Fun Christmas Games for the Whole Family.

The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol are among the seasonal classics to look forward to over the holidays, when New Jersey theaters come alive with dancing sugar plum fairies, singing elves, and more than a few Christmas ghosts. 

If your child is nuts about The Nutcracker, you don't have to go to New York City to see a superb production—several top-notch companies perform the holiday favorite right here in New Jersey, including Roxey Ballet and New Jersey Ballet. For a fun twist on the classic, don't miss The Hip Hop Nutcracker at NJPAC.

In fact, there are so many top-notch productions, we couldn't list them all here, so be sure to check out our Activity Calendar for more, and bookmark our Guide to the Holidays in New Jersey for family-friendly Christmas activities all season long.

Taking kids to The Nutcracker Chicago this holiday season? We have a list of 30 performances of The Nutcracker in the Chicago area.

Do you have little ballerinas or danseurs with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads? Then it might be time to pirouette to a production of The Nutcracker ballet near Chicago this holiday season. Presented by students and professionals all across Chicagoland, the holiday classic of The Nutcracker ballet tells the story of a little girl who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life.

The Nutcracker ballet is a classic holiday experience for kids and parents, and we're excited to see old favorites and new versions of The Nutcracker ballet in NYC in 2023.

Many children are captivated by the energy and drama of The Nutcracker—from the sweet Sugar Plum Fairy visit to the frantic battle with the Rat King—but the full-length ballet can be long for some. We've found more than a dozen variations of The Nutcracker ballet playing this season across all five NYC boroughs, from Lincoln Center's iconic classic iteration to abbreviated just-for-kid versions. We've also found one Nutcracker ballet performance featuring stunning marionettes and three performances that are 100% FREE!

Read on for all our picks for the best Nutcracker ballets in NYC for families, and find more holiday-must do's and Christmas activities in our Guide to the Holidays in NYC.

The Nutcracker ballet is the quintessential holiday event for families, and luckily Orlando has several productions to choose from. Families may prefer to attend the classic version of The Nutcracker, performed by professionally trained dancers from Orlando Ballet or Orlando Metropolitan Ballet, or something a bit more modern, like this pyrotechnic version or the Nutty Nutcracker. 

Besides The Nutcracker, there are many holiday shows for every age group and interest. As theaters and venues open doors for holiday shows and events, lucky Orlando residents and tourists have their pick in choosing some of the best holiday shows around!

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

With Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention falling on the same weekend, many New Jersey students have plenty to look forward to on this four-day weekend, and we've got plenty of ideas for how to keep kids busy during the school holidays! Honor Veterans Day with a ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Meanwhile, theatrical productions to take in over the long weekend include Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars, Bluey's Big Play, and Theatre of Lights. 

With the holiday season coming up, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events, which includes 25 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in New Jersey. If that's not enough, be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for more great things to do in New Jersey with kids.

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Saturday is Veterans Day, and that means it's time for the biggest celebration of service in the United States: the NYC Veterans Day Parade. You can also salute our military at the New-York Historical Society, check out Prospect Park's Veterans Day family programs, or travel back in time to commemorate the Battle of Fort Washington.

The Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center, Diwali lanterns are lighting up the South Street Seaport, and early holiday fun arrives with the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. You can also climb aboard the North Pole Express for a chat with Santa.

Find more November fun in our picks for the best things to do all month, and start gearing up for the holidays with our list of must-do holiday activities and Christmas events in NYC.