Families searching for festive Christmas things to do in Columbia, South Carolina, can add a little extra magic to the season with South Carolina Ballet’s annual Nutcracker Teas.
Held at the Koger Center for the Arts before select performances of William Starrett’s Nutcracker, these afternoon tea parties invite children, parents, and grandparents into the enchanting world of the Kingdom of Sweets.
Guests will enjoy a seated tea featuring sandwiches, cakes, hors d’oeuvres, hot tea, and sweet tea for younger visitors. South Carolina Ballet dancers appear in their beautiful Nutcracker costumes to greet children, pose for photographs, and autograph Dancebills.
The Nutcracker Teas are an especially memorable holiday activity for families visiting Columbia, celebrating Christmas downtown, or attending a performance of South Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker.
2026 Nutcracker Tea Dates
Saturday, December 12
Sunday, December 13
Saturday, December 19
1:00–2:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
1051 Greene Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Tickets: $40 per person
Seating is limited, and advance reservations are recommended. Tables accommodate eight guests, and smaller parties may be seated with other attendees. Nutcracker Tea tickets do not include admission to the ballet performance, which must be purchased separately.
For families looking for a festive Christmas event in Columbia, South Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea offers an afternoon of beautiful costumes, holiday treats, photographs, and time with some of the ballet’s most beloved characters.
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