Let the Holiday Magic of The Nutcracker® Come to Life!

Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, The Nutcracker® is an annual gift every family will want to be part of! Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965.

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Shortly after starting, CPYB became the only school in the world with the license to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Since then, ours has been one of the most sought-after Nutcracker performances to attend or participate in.

This performance is enjoyable for the whole family. See it at Whitaker Center December 20-21, 2025.

Performance Length: Act I – 49 min. — Act II – 41 min

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Oct 12, 2025 – May 17, 2026

Scout Sundays at Whitaker

Whitaker Center offers exciting, hands-on Scout Workshops designed to help participants earn badges while exploring science, technology, engineering, and more. From robotics and coding to engineering challenges and design thinking, each workshop is tailored to meet badge requirements in a fun and interactive way. Scouts can register with their troop or as individuals, and every participant will leave with their earned badge(s) to proudly add to their vest or sash.

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Backstage Studio

Funded by The Alexander Grass Foundation, Backstage Studio features fascinating exhibits that reveal the science and technology behind movies, TV, music, and theatre. Create your own stop-action film, put yourself into the movies in the Foley Studio, and explore the creation of different sound effects in this interactive gallery.

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