Beyond the Nutcracker
Fri, Dec 18
|13300 LaGrange Rd
A destination holiday event drawing families, schools, and arts lovers from across Illinois and beyond. Join Ballet 5:8 December 18 through 20, 2026 at Sandburg High School for a magical Christmas ballet.
Time & Location
Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
13300 LaGrange Rd, 13300 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
About the event
https://www.ballet58.org/nutcracker
Beyond the Nutcracker is more than a performance. It is a full Christmas outing for families and groups traveling from Chicago, the suburbs, communities throughout Illinois, and beyond.
Arrive early, take photos with Santa, browse festive lobby shopping, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and make the performance the centerpiece of a memorable holiday day trip or weekend.
Christmas Market atmosphere before and after each show
Holiday shopping, photos with Santa, seasonal treats, and family fun
A meaningful story of hope, courage, kindness, and light