The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party

For years, the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party has enchanted Orange County families with its blend of holiday charm and Nutcracker magic. This November, you're invited to step into a beautifully themed wonderland at Church of the Foothills, where the Fellowship Hall transforms into a festive Nutcracker‑inspired setting. Guests will enjoy hands‑on crafts, sweet holiday treats, a narrated performance of The Nutcracker, and a cherished photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. Cast members will escort you to your table, and our Nutcracker Boutique will be open with delightful gifts and keepsakes.

Join us on November 14, 2026 for a magical experience that has become a beloved holiday tradition. Tickets are limited reserve early to be part of this year's celebration.

What awaits you from the moment you arrive:

• Craft-Making Fun: Children and adults alike can create festive keepsakes to treasure.
• Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy: Enjoy a heartwarming photo opportunity with our dazzling fairy herself.
• Nutcracker Cast Escort: Be gracefully guided to your table by members of our Nutcracker cast, adding theatrical charm to your experience.
• Tea & Treats: Indulge in a delightful array of seasonal goodies while enjoying a live narrated performance of The Nutcracker, designed to stir the imagination and warm the heart.
• Take-Home Memories: Each guest receives a cherished photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
• Nutcracker Boutique: Explore our renowned holiday shop, brimming with whimsical gifts and festive treasures.

• Date: November 14, 2026
• Seatings: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
• Location: Church of the Foothills Fellowship Hall, Orange County
• Tickets: Seats are limited and sell out quickly secure yours early to be part of this magical kickoff to the holiday season!

A holiday tradition like no other, the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is one of Orange County s premier holiday events, held annually in anticipation of our full production of The Nutcracker, which will grace the staged at a soon to be announced venue on December 18-19, 2026.

¹ Dance! To Your Heart s Delight (DTYHD) is Tustin Dance Center's 501(c)3 non-profit, formed in 2004. DTYHD has promoted and brought the joy of the arts to the greater Orange County community since 2004 to the delight of both young and old. We proudly produce The Nutcracker Ballet, an annual, professionally staged holiday favorite with a cast of over 65 dancers. We perform our mini, narrated 'Nutcracker in a Nutshell' (Nutshell) performance at the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party and many other times in the community each fall at the annual Tustin Tree Lighting ceremony, the Enderle Center Holiday Open House in Tustin and at numerous other entities who assist the underserved. We are privileged to entertain and enlighten audiences, and we wouldn't be able to do it all without the help of our magical and talented artists.

A Magical Event

Tickets on-sale now!

Event Details

DTYHD's 17^th annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Location

Saturday, November 14, 2026

11:00 am & 3:00 pm seatings

Church of the Foothills

Fellowship Hall

19211 Dodge Ave

Santa Ana, CA 92705

The Nutcracker Ballet

Join us also for Dance! To Your Heart's Delight's 22^nd annual production of The Nutcracker, held December 18 - 19, 2026 at a soon to be announced venue.

Now Accepting Donations

Tustin Dance Center has sponsored hundreds of guests from the Boys & Girls Club of Tustin, Orange County Rescue Mission, and several other local organizations to attend our fully-staged, professional production of The Nutcracker for the last 22 years sans 2020. With production costs rising again this year, we could use your help to make this our 9^th year of sponsorship to allow families who utilize services from these great organizations to attend our event.

We produce The Nutcracker via our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization named "Dance! To Your Heart's Delight". That means your donation is fully tax deductible and will be used for two primary purposes: 1) to sponsor the families mentioned above, 2) to defray the many costs of producing and holding our great event. Kindly consider making a donation to help us reach our goal to raise $15,000.