Sherry Nedens Kids Free Days at the Nutcracker
November 20 – November 25, 2026
Children ages 17 and under enjoy free admission to self-guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle with a paid adult admission, courtesy of Verve, a Credit Union. Verve will also collect donations to Toys for Tots. Reservations are required.
Kids Free Days at the Nutcracker
Children enjoy free admission to self-guided tours with a paid adult admission
November 20–25, 2026
10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Reservations required
Reservations available Oct. 6
Children ages 17 and under enjoy free admission to self-guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle November 20-25 with a paid adult admission, courtesy of Verve, a Credit Union. Verve will also collect donations to Toys for Tots under the giant Christmas tree.
$18 Adult
Free for Paine Members
Free for children ages 4 and under
Limit of five (5) free children per one adult admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cupcake Café hours
Located in the Conservatory at the back of the Paine property
Nov. 20 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Nov. 21-22 | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Nov. 23-25 | 5:00–8:00 PM
No reservations necessary
Visit the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cupcake Café for a scrumptious treat before or after tours of Nutcracker in the Castle! There, you’ll meet a fairy from the Land of the Sugar Plums as you enjoy cupcakes and hot cocoa in a fairyland setting within the Paine’s Conservatory.
$9 includes cupcake and hot cocoa, milk, or coffee
The Cupcake Café can accommodate some dietary restrictions (such as gluten-free). To inquire about this in advance, contact the events team at 920-235-6903 x145.
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