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November 21-26, 2025, children enjoy free admission to self-guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle at the Paine in Oshkosh with a paid adult admission! Experience the Nutcracker fairytale brought to life through elaborate decorations, dazzling displays, and more than 70 fantastical Christmas trees. Read the story from humongous storybooks in each room and wander among a wonderland at your own pace. It's like stepping into a fairytale!Up to five children ages 17 and under enjoy free admission with a paid adult admission. Reservations are required. Make plans at thepaine.org.
Before or after tours of Nutcracker, stop by the Sugar Plum Fairy's Cupcake Café (check café hours), located in the Conservatory at the back of the property. There, you'll meet a fairy from the Land of the Sugar Plums and enjoy a delightful sweet treat!
Kids Free Days at the Nutcracker is courtesy of Verve, a Credit Union. Verve will also collect donations to Toys for Tots. Reservations are required.
Hours and Admission:
November 21–26, 2025
10:00 AM–8:00 PM
$17 | Adults (free for Paine Members)
Up to 5 children free per adult
Reservations required at thepaine.org.
Sugar Plum Fairy's Cupcake Café hours:
Nov. 21 | 5:00–7:30 PM
Nov. 22-23 | 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
Nov. 24-26 | 5:00–7:30 PM
$9 includes cupcake and hot cocoa, milk, or coffee
No reservations necessary
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1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54901
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