NUTCRACKER PARTY: American Repertory Ballet dancers Roland Jones and Erikka Reenstierna-Cates will be on hand at the Peacock Inn, along with Princeton Ballet students from the cast, for a family-oriented fundraiser celebrating the annual performances of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, December 13. (Megan Teat Photography)

A special celebration of American Repertory Ballet’s long-running production of The Nutcracker is planned for Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at The Peacock Inn.

The immersive experience, which is a fundraiser for the company, will include hors d’oeuvres and delicacies from the Land of Sweets, holiday beverages, live music, theme characters, a party scene dance lesson, children’s story time, photo opportunities with the dancers, and more.

Participants are welcome to attend in Victorian garb or an outfit inspired by any of the characters in the ballet. Costumes are optional; festival dress is encouraged.

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit arballet.org. or call (732) 249-1254 extension 11.