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Nutcracker Ballet

presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet
2026-11-21 11:00:00 2026-11-21 12:30:00 America/New_York Nutcracker Ballet Experience the Nutcracker, adapted for young audiences, by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast will be included. Ages 0-5. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, November 21
11:00am - 12:30pm

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Experience the Nutcracker, adapted for young audiences, by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast will be included. Ages 0-5.

(De 0 a 5 años) 

Stop by the Children's Desk for a ticket for entry. They will be distributed starting at 10:30 am.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Performer | Children | Art & Music |

TAGS: | toddlers | Preschoolers | Performers | children | ballet | babies |

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