Ballet Northwest’s “Nutcracker” has been Olympia’s holiday favorite for 35 years! It features stunning sets, beautiful costumes, more than 200 local dancers, and guest artists from Dance Theater of Harlem (New York), Ballet West (Salt Lake City), and National Ballet of Cuba. Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince for the epic battle between the mice and soldiers, journey through the Kingdom of the Snow, and celebrate with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of the Sweets.

Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker: December 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st at 7:30pm; December 14th, 15th 21st, 22nd at 2pm.