Houston Ballet's largest fundraiser and holiday shopping extravaganza, the 36th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market will be held November 10 – 13, 2016 at NRG Center. For those with a passion to shop, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market will feature over 280 merchants, offering unique items for everyone, including home décor, food, clothing, toys, toiletries, novelties, ornaments, pottery, pewter, accessories and more…just in time for your holiday shopping! Proceeds from each admission and special event ticket that you purchase, plus 10% of all the merchandise you buy, goes back to Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy and Scholarship Programs. The 2016 Nutcracker Market, chaired by Mary Alice Parmet, is themed “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and will proudly honor our shoppers. DATES AND TIMES: Thursday, November 10, 2016, 10 AM - 8 PM Friday, November 11, 2016, 10 AM - 8 PM Saturday, November 12, 2016, 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016, 10 AM - 6 PM ADMISSION: Beginning October 17, discount tickets may be purchased at Houston-area Randalls for $18 or online at Ticketmaster. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20. Half-price admission is available daily 3 hours prior to closing. Children under 5 are free. Groups of 20 or more will receive a discount of $2.00 off the regular admission price if purchased in advance by calling [hidden]. NOTE: Tickets are good for one day admission (no repeat admission except for Preview Party, Luncheon, Brunch and Four Day Pass ticket holders). More Info below.