Events for December 17, 2026

Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual Nutcracker tradition with your family! FEATURING A LIVE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR! Bring the entire family to experience the joy and celebration of this holiday tradition and make memories to last a lifetime—featuring thrilling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, a cast of more than 100 dancers, and ARB’s only area performances with a live orchestra and choir! This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle larger-than-life mice alongside toy soldiers, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. A tradition for more than 60 years, ARB’s The Nutcracker is one of the longest continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.

Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 24. Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, the one and only Kris Kringle returns to Bridgewater Commons for a season of sparkling sights, memorable moments and holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, Santa @ The Commons welcomes children of all ages from November 14 through December 24. Click HERE to make a reservation. SANTA PHOTO HOURS November 14 1:00pm - 8:00pm November 15- November 25                                                                                                  Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm Closed Thanksgiving                                                   

Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 24. Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, the one and only Kris Kringle returns to Bridgewater Commons for a season of sparkling sights, memorable moments and holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, Santa @ The Commons welcomes children of all ages from November 14 through December 24. Click HERE to make a reservation. SANTA PHOTO HOURS November 14 1:00pm - 8:00pm November 15- November 25                                                                                                  Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm Closed Thanksgiving                                                   

Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual Nutcracker tradition with your family! FEATURING A LIVE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR! Bring the entire family to experience the joy and celebration of this holiday tradition and make memories to last a lifetime—featuring thrilling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, a cast of more than 100 dancers, and ARB’s only area performances with a live orchestra and choir! This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle larger-than-life mice alongside toy soldiers, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. A tradition for more than 60 years, ARB’s The Nutcracker is one of the longest continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.