The Festive Season just wouldn't be the same without the extraordinary tale of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince! Pacific Northwest Ballet is proud to once again present their take on the age old Christmas classic in the form of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Whether this be your first trip, or a timeless family tradition, it's time to sprinkle a little magic onto your holiday season.

An incandescent evening of luminescent joy returns to the Woodland Park Zoo this winter as the BECU presents WildLanterns. What better way to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family than with a trek through glittering and gleaming trails filled with creatures large and small, mystical and material? That's not all, get ready to experience a traditional Chinese art performance at the PACCAR Auditorium. Make your way through lands including the Mystical Forest, Birds of Paradise, and Marvelous Mammals, and enjoy all the illuminating sights the zoo has to offer!

The enchanted world of Hans Christian Anderson is brought to life by Ukraine's finest, with the Grand Kyiv Ballet's latest production The Snow Queen! Set to the music of Grieg, Mozart, Vivaldi and Massenet, discover a tale of bravery, love, and friendship this winter that'll delight the whole family!