The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids Near DC in 2022 | MommyPoppins

Seeing The Nutcracker ballet is one of the most classic holiday experiences for families, and no two productions are alike. We’ve found over a dozen variations of The Nutcracker taking place in the DC area in 2022, from the Washington Ballet’s historic twist to The Hip Hop Nutcracker to Maryland Youth Ballet’s abbreviated version of the show, The Mini-Nut.

In addition to the The Nutcracker, families can take in a variety of other holiday shows, including A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Glen Echo Park, and contemporary shows such as Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.

Read on for our list of performances of The Nutcracker ballet and other holiday shows near DC. For more holiday fun in 2022, check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC kids and our Family Activity Calendar.