Located in Buena Park, California, Knott’s Berry Farm is a well-known amusement park that caters to the whole family all year long.

Yet the park is best known for its annual ‘Seasons of Fun’ celebrations, which are unique events that bring even more excitement and entertainment to the already outstanding array of park activities.

Every one of the Seasons of Fun events has a different theme and offers unique activities, performances and attractions designed for that particular season.

One of the best Knott’s Berry Farm Halloween events is ‘Knott’s Scary Farm.’ It features mazes, scare zones, and other frightening activities.

The park transforms into ’Knott’s Merry Farm’ during Christmas, with merry decorations, live performances and festive fare.

You can check Knott’s Berry Farm schedule of events 

Let’s learn more about the various Knott’s Berry Farm special events.

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration
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The PEANUTS Celebration, one of the year’s first Knott’s Berry Farm special events, is uniquely dedicated to celebrating the beloved PEANUTS characters. 

When you enter the park, you will be surrounded by pages of the Charles M. Schulz comic strip with the PEANUTS characters. 

One of the event’s highlights is the nighttime show, Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert, where you can see Snoopy and his friends performing their favorite tunes on the Calico Stage. 

The game show, It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown, is another exciting activity with music, fun and even some surprise guests.

For the little ones, there’s an artistic activity called PEANUTS Sketch School, where kids can learn to draw their favorite characters. 

There are treats throughout the park made explicitly for the PEANUTS Celebration. 

You can find themed cookies and snacks at eateries around the park, such as Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie at Charleston Circle Coffee or Lucy’s Lemonade. 

The PEANUTS Celebration is a must-attend event for any fan of the lovable gang, with plenty of activities and treats to enjoy for the entire family.

Duration: January and February (28 January to 26 February 2023)

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual spring food and wine festival to celebrate the park’s historical roots and the berry that started it all, the boysenberry. 

This Knott’s Berry Farm food event offers an unforgettable lineup of exquisite boysenberry food and drinks, ranging from savory dishes to specialty desserts and craft beers.

This also makes it a popular Knott’s Berry Farm tasting event.

Along with the food, you can enjoy live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for all ages. 

Live entertainment options include the new storytelling show Knott’s Preserved: A Musical Celebration and the comedy show RiverBoat Revenge

You can develop your culinary creativity at Mrs. Knott’s cookie decorating at Ghost Town, look at some local artwork at The Factory Store or participate in Boysenberry Fun and Games at Calico Mine Stage. 

If you’re a foodie, you will want to attend this one of Knott’s Berry Farm special events.

The Fun Bun, available only during the festive season at Knott’s, combines cinnamon rolls and funnel cake into a unique dessert with boysenberry-flavored cream cheese frosting. 

Period: March and April (10 March to 16 April 2023) 

Ghost Town Alive

Ghost Town Alive
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Ghost Town Alive, one of Knott’s Berry Farm summer events, transports you to the Wild West through an interactive experience.

The park extends its hours and provides unique entertainment throughout the summer, such as fireworks and a traditional western hoedown.

Each day, a different story unfolds from sunup to sundown as guests interact with bandits, cowboys and judges and witness robberies right before their eyes.  

Plan your upcoming vacation around one of these upcoming Knott’s Berry Farm events and buy Knott’s Berry Farm entrance tickets in advance.

One of the unique aspects of Ghost Town Alive is the level of interaction guests can have with the characters and environments. 

You can visit a barbershop to get a mustache, enter Gertie’s Fashion Shop to make a dress or go to the bank to open a bank account. 

Whether you’re a Wild West enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, Ghost Town Alive offers something for everyone. 

Period: May to September (Select days from 26 May to 4 September 2023)

Knott’s Summer Nights 

Knott’s Summer Nights
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The summer festivities continue long into the night, with live music, exclusive summer culinary selections, Instagrammable picture ops, interactive activities and family-friendly games.

Featuring live bands and DJs, the night includes performances from popular bands like Suburban Legends, Hiatus and Suffragettes.

Appreciate the party lights from Calico Square to Charleston Circle and food specially made for the event. 

You can also enjoy the stunning fireworks display on Memorial Day Sunday, the Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day Sunday. 

Knott’s Summer Nights are perfect for music lovers and those looking for a fun-filled evening with family and friends.

Period: May to September (Select days from 26 May to 4 September 2023)

Knott’s Spooky Farm 

Knott’s Spooky Farm
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Knott’s Spooky Farm is a family-friendly Knott’s Berry Halloween event for the fall season. 

The park offers not-so-scary entertainment from 9 am to 5 pm, such as trick-or-treating, themed rides, and live performances.

Young ones can trick-or-treat around the shops in Calico, which have eerie surprises and themed décor

Camp Snoopy transforms into Camp Spooky, where children can participate in Halloween-themed activities and meet their favorite Peanuts characters in costume. 

The Grand Sierra Railroad takes passengers on a spooky train ride through the park during Halloween.

Knott’s Berry Farm Squishmallow event is a carnival stamp card challenge where the children can win a Halloween Squishmallow.

Children get the opportunity to decorate cookies and miniature pumpkins. 

At the same time, families can take in a brand-new musical production called the Great Pumpkin Palooza at the Camp Snoopy Theater, which features singing and dancing pumpkins.

Period: Knott’s Spooky Farm – Daytime, Thursdays-Sundays, 28 September to 29 October 2023 and Halloween

Knott’s Scary Farm

Knott’s Scary Farm
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At night, the other not-kid-friendly Knott’s Berry Farm special event, Knott’s Scary Farm, takes over.

Knott’s offers a Halloween theme park event that has been running for 50 years and is Southern California’s longest and scariest.

You will find one-of-a-kind haunting mazes and attractions, eerie performances and more than a thousand terrifying monsters lurking in the mist and hiding on every square inch of the park.

Knott’s Scary Farm is a memorable and scary experience for those brave enough to attend.

Knott’s is unmatched in its attention to detail and dedication to producing a horrific experience.

Unlike Knott’s Spooky Farm, the night-time Scary farm must be avoided by children under 13 owing to the strength of the scares.

Duration: Select nights, 21 September to 31 October 2023

Knott’s Merry Farm

Knott’s Merry Farm
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The festivities of Knott’s Merry Farm are the ideal way to bring in the most joyous of seasons and one of the most popular Knott’s Berry Christmas events.

Decorated in a gorgeous winter wonderland style that embodies the festive mood with twinkling lights and themed garlands, the park offers activities for all ages.

Santa, a Christmas Crafts Fair, live entertainment, lavish holiday decorations and more will transport you to an enchanted Christmas celebration.

One of the highlights of Knott’s Berry Farm Christmas event is the entertainment. 

The event includes Home for the Holidays, a musical show with Christmas songs, festive decor, and dancing toys.

Night Before Christmas: Ice Show is a popular ice performance featuring the Peanuts Gang and a group of skilled skaters.

You can also indulge in special holiday dining, with food only available during the festive season. 

Get holiday favorites with a modern twist, like the crispy breaded turkey balls stuffed with flavorful stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Duration: November to January

New Year’s Eve 

New Year’s Eve
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There is no better place to welcome in the new year than at Knott’s Berry Farm New Years Eve events for celebration and excitement. 

Until midnight, you can enjoy live performances and other activities all evening. 

The park, illuminated with stunning fireworks, fills the night sky with color and sound as the clock strikes twelve. 

Making resolutions for the future and ringing in the new year this way is absolutely unforgettable. 

Head to Knott’s if you’re searching for a thrilling and exciting way to ring in the new year.

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