Dinner, Ballet & Deck The Hall

December 2 & 3, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:00pm

Make your holiday celebration extraordinary.

Begin the evening with a delicious plated dinner, followed by a captivating live performance of “The Little Nutcracker” by Cleveland Ballet. In this intimate setting, you’ll be wonderfully close to the dancers, bringing the beauty and enchantment of ballet to life right before your eyes.

A charming, beautifully crafted shorter version of the beloved holiday classic,“The Little Nutcracker” captures all the wonder of the story in a delightful performance that will enchant audiences of all ages—especially little ones experiencing the magic of ballet for the first time.

Dinner will be served at 5:00pm, the ballet performance will begin at 6:00pm and lasts 45-50 minutes. Then, continue your evening with a stroll through the beautifully decorated Manor House and Estate Grounds during Deck the Hall: Holidays Through the Decades, traveling through generations of Christmas traditions from the 2020s back to the Victorian era.

Dinner. Ballet. Deck the Hall. One unforgettable evening of holiday magic.

Reserve Your Magical Evening

Package Includes

  • Plated dinner
  • Live performance of “The Little Nutcracker” by Cleveland Ballet
  • Full Deck the Hall tour admission

Adults: $125
Members: $120
Youth: $87
Member Youth: $82

Know Before You Go

  • Deck the Hall is a self-guided walking experience. Your ticket includes the Manor House, grounds, and Corbin Conservatory. There are no grounds-only or drive-through tickets.
  • Dress for the weather! Much of the experience takes place outdoors, so bundle up and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Plan for about two hours to enjoy the decorated Manor House, dazzling lights, Santa, food, shopping, and more.
  • Tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable, so please select your date carefully. Popular dates may sell out.
  • Parking is free, with complimentary shuttles 989 Lots to Carriage House admissions.
  • Strollers are welcome outdoors but are not permitted inside the Manor House, Molly’s, or Corbin Conservatory.
  • Pet dogs are not permitted. Service dogs are welcome.
  • Santa visits are available 4–8 p.m. through December 23.
  • Accessability Guide
  • Molly’s Café & Store are open to everyone, even without a Deck the Hall ticket.

From time to time, photos will be taken of guests visiting Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. We reserve the right to use these photos for communication, promotional and marketing purposes.