Boulder Ballet's Sugar Plum Experience

Step into the Land of the Sweets!

Boulder Ballet invites your family to the Sugar Plum Experience — a one-of-a-kind Nutcracker-inspired afternoon hosted at the beautiful Limelight Boulder Hotel. This magical two-hour event is designed for children and families who love the holidays, the Nutcracker, and a little bit of fairy-tale wonder.

• Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• The Limelight Boulder Hotel, 1865 32nd St, Boulder, CO 80301
• $25 per child | Adults FREE | Children under 2 FREE

Start your Sugar Plum experience with brunch at Ajax Tavern! Enjoy seasonal favorites and Nutcracker-inspired cocktails, with proceeds from every Nutcracker cocktail supporting Boulder Ballet. We encourage you to make a reservation in advance through OpenTable. Please note, this is not part of the $25 entrance fee. Make a reservation here.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Character Meet & Greets

Pose for photos with Boulder Ballet's Company Artists in full Nutcracker costume (1:00–2:00 PM) or snap a photo with our student dancers who will be mingling throughout the event

• Interactive Storytelling & Dance Lessons

Learn moves from the Party Scene, Battle Scene, and Mama Gelata with our student dancers

• Land of Sweets Passport

Visit every station, collect stamps, and enter the prize drawing at 2:50 PM

• Craft Station

Decorate your very own pointe shoe or nutcracker and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake

• Photo Station

Capture the magic in front of a Nutcracker-themed backdrop

• Hot Cocoa Bar

Warm up with a delicious holiday treat (provided by Limelight Boulder Hotel)

• Cookie Decorating

Decorate holiday cookies to enjoy on-site or take home (provided by Limelight Boulder Hotel)

• Boulder Ballet Boutique

Shop Nutcracker-themed merchandise and holiday gifts

EXTEND THE MAGIC — NUTCRACKER DISCOUNT:

Sugar Plum ticket holders receive 10% off Boulder Ballet's Nutcracker performances! Use Code BBLIMELIGHT to receive the discount. Tickets available here for Macky Auditorium:

• Friday, November 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM

• Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Suite version) or 4:00 PM

Space is limited — reserve your tickets today!

Questions? Contact Boulder Ballet at [email protected]