Name: The Nutcracker
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20

Classic design & modern cuisine, melded to create a timeless dining experience. Railside Bar & Grill is open to the public.

Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club

JamNBean Coffee Company- Ada

Holiday Coach Company provides motorcoach transportation locally and throughout the lower 48 States, including Canada. Amenities include climate control, VCR's and restroom. They can accommodate large groups.

Holiday Coach Company

A bargain-hunter’s paradise! Save up to 70% off retail prices on brand-name merchandise at 75+ designer discount stores. Located just off the US-131 highway 10 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids. Shop for clothing, footwear, home goods, toys and much more. Enjoy a delicious meal at 5 Lakes Brew Pub or Russo Ristorante Mercato before or after your excursion. Practice your putting skills or play bocce ball or cornhole in the outdoor Entertainment District. Kids are welcome to explore an inclusive Sensory Garden.

Tanger Outlet Mall

Berlin Raceway is a .4375 mile long paved NASCAR Home Track. Berlin is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Berlin features Saturday night racing April through September, featuring 6 local divisions along with traveling series such as ARCA Racing Series, CRA JEGS, Must See Sprints and more! '.

Berlin Raceway

Located at [Tanger Outlets Mall](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/tanger-outlet-mall/8947/), 5 Lakes Brew Pub offers a diverse menu featuring hand-crafted burgers, specialty pizzas, beers, cocktails and more. It’s an oasis for shoppers and non-shoppers alike!

The 5 Lakes kitchen prepares nearly everything from scratch, ensuring peak flavor and freshness. Guests can enjoy a variety of domestic and craft beer – including 5 Lakes’ own brews – plus wines and specialty cocktails. The brew pub is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with seating indoors and out. 5 Lakes and Tanger Outlets are just 15 minutes or so from downtown Grand Rapids.

5 Lakes Brew Pub

84th Street Pub & Grille serves home-style meals in a family atmosphere. This restaurant also offers on site or off site banquets & catering.

Somos

Located on 84th Street Southwest in Byron Center, Alebird is a locally loved restaurant offering amazing food in a beautiful, welcoming space. Situated inside the historic Hotel Byron in downtown Byron Center, Alebird has become a go-to destination for date nights, casual dinners, and gathering with friends. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes, grab a drink, and experience the vibrant Alebird community right in the heart of Byron Center.

Alebird Taphouse and Brewery

Pete’s Grill & Tavern is a longtime bar and restaurant in Byron Center, proudly serving the community for over 75 years. Located on 84th Street, Pete’s is a local gathering place known for modern tavern fare, certified Detroit-style pizza, and a welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, and drinks. With more than 15 televisions throughout the restaurant, it’s a go-to sports bar for catching the game with friends. Whether you’re stopping in for pizza, a casual lunch, or game-day action, Pete’s Grill & Tavern delivers great food and good times in Byron Center.

Pete's Grill & Tavern

Featuring a panoramic view of the Thornapple River, a challenging, yet playable course, bent grass fairways, multiple tees, driving range, carts with GPS yardage system, lessons and a dining/banquet facility.

The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

We are thrilled to bring the magic of the holiday season to life once again with our beloved production of *The Nutcracker*, running December 11-13 & 18-20, 2025, at DeVos Performance Hall. For so many families across West Michigan, this timeless tradition fills the season with wonder, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Join us as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince journey from a festive holiday party to a daring battle with mischievous mice, and finally, to the dazzling Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them with enchanting dances from around the world—including the breathtaking Waltz of the Flowers. With choreography by Val Caniparoli, stunning sets designed by Grand Rapids’ own Chris Van Allsburg (*The Polar Express*) and Tony Award-winner Eugene Lee, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Grand Rapids Symphony, our production is a feast for the senses that captures the magic of the season. We can’t wait to share this holiday tradition with you.

**Estimated Run Time:** 2 hours with one intermission

**Seating:** Reserved seating

**Accessibility:** Accessible and companion seating available

**Third-party ticket notice:** Don’t get scammed! If you buy your tickets anywhere other than the GRB Box Office or ticketmaster.com, you will pay more than the value of your ticket and miss important pre-show information. Some third-party sellers don’t even send the tickets, leaving patrons seatless and out of pockets.

**To avoid Ticketmaster fees:** Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office for tickets by phone at 616.454.4771 ext 110, or in person. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office with any questions about this event via phone or by email at boxoffice@grballet.com.

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