Seeing The Nutcracker ballet and other holiday shows in Atlanta during this time of year brings families together for memory making and festive fun. Atlanta offers plenty of holiday shows and options for The Nutcracker, including those with cool twists on the story, like Hip Hop Nutcracker at The Fox and Once Upon a Holiday in Roswell. 

Some holiday shows are so kid-friendly (especially the ones with puppets) that even the wiggliest of children are mesmerized! Take a look at our comprehensive list of The Nutcracker performances and choose which one (or many) will add theatrical magic to your family this holiday season. 

This year's must-do Christmas events and holiday activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley include a wintry mix of spectacles, tree lighting ceremonies, Santa sightings, and other fun. We’ve got the lowdown on top holiday attractions to keep your family’s spirits high.

Whether you’re looking for a drive-thru holiday lights display or a Christmas event outside in frosty air, we’re highlighting more than two dozen can't-miss holiday activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley below. 

Round out your holiday calendar by shopping at a local holiday craft fair, and find even more ways to celebrate the season in our curated Christmas and Holiday Guide for Westchester Families. We're busy populating our Family Activity Calendar with loads of fun throughout the holidays, so keep close tabs to stay informed.

If your child is nuts about The Nutcracker, several top-notch companies perform the holiday favorite right here on Long Island, so ring in the holiday season by taking in a theatrical performance or two. Kids of all ages will enjoy the magic of music, storytelling, and dance in a classic performance of The Nutcracker. 

Or, check out one of the other great holiday-themed shows hitting Long Island stages this season, like The Happy Elf and Frosty. 

Read on for amazing holiday show options for families on Long Island in 2023. And be sure to check out our events calendar and Holiday Guide for more seasonal family fun.

Seeing a Nutcracker Ballet is a Christmas tradition for so many families. In a city like Los Angeles, there are over twenty Nutcracker shows for your pick of performance from Hollywood to Long Beach and so many places in between. 

To answer two of the most common questions posed by parents in search of a Nutcracker ballet in Los Angeles: Yes, there is a condensed version specifically for kids offered by the Festival Ballet Theatre down in Costa Mesa. And yes, there are local performances with full orchestra—​the Long Beach Terrace Theater is one of the best. There's even a fantastic and very LA production by Bob Baker's Marionettes, which is light on the dancing and heavy on the post-show ice cream, for little kids looking for a fun introduction to the classic Nutcracker Ballet. 

When you've had your fill of the Mouse King, let us direct you to some nifty Polar Express and Christmas train rides, neighborhood Christmas lights displays, and more in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families. 

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!

We have so much to be grateful for in this country, and we owe so much to our veterans—those who have put themselves in harm's way to defend the liberties we hold dear. This year, many celebrations are being held on Veterans Day Friday (including that kid favorite: three-day weekend). This weekend also marks the start of several limited experiences and holiday-favorite events, such as Bluey x CAMP, Kidspace Winter Frolic, and the Dr. Seuss Experience. We even have our first official tree lighting! 

With a three-day Veterans Day holiday ahead, more upcoming holidays are top of mind, like restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, and must do LA Christmas Events and Holiday Activities. Plan for more holiday fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.