Knott’s Merry Farm is back for the 2024 season with a familiar roster of holiday cheer. From beautiful stage shows, the dazzling Snoopy ice show, nightly snow and lighting moments, to a whole bunch of dining and shopping options, there’s a lot of yuletide cheer to go around.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the 2024 holiday season at Knott’s Merry Farm.

Entertainment

A season of fun has been harvested this year at Knott’s Merry Farm with the return of fan favorites plus a few new highlights, as well. Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice show returns as a crown jewel for the season featuring Snoopy and pals taking to the ice with aerialists and ice skaters for a dazzling holiday show.

Plus, Snoopy and some friends from Ghost Town take part this year in the charming ‘Tis the Season Tree Lighting Ceremony which is followed in the evenings with several performance of the Snow and Glow snow and light show on Ghost Town Main Street. Other favorites for the season include the heartwarming Home for the Holidays plus live stage performances at the Birdcage Theater for A Calico Christmas Carol and The Gift of the Magi, 1885.

Other live entertainment you can enjoy includes Wandering Wranglers, Calico Carolers, Krazy Kirk Hillbilly Holiday Spectacular, and more!

Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice show

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Home for the Holidays

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Krazy Kirk Hillbilly Holiday Spectacular

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More Entertainment

• Adelaide Pilar brings Latin Caribbean and New York salsa at the Fiesta Plaza Stage
• Bluegrass Duo: Grab a seat (and a plate!) at Fireman’s BBQ and enjoy a variety of classic bluegrass hits and old favorites

More to Explore

Beyond all the entertainment, there’s several other offerings around the park that can help make your season even more merry. In Ghost Town, you can visit Gingerbread Lane for some added holiday cheer with games, food, and shopping opportunities or visit Santa’s Christmas Cabin for more of the same plus photos with the jolly old soul himself (and Snoopy!) Also in Ghost Town, you can visit Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen where you’ll find adorable Christmas tree shaped cookies ready for the decorating.

Interactive Wonder Wands are also available this year to help spread the holiday cheer with bubble wands that not only set off a mini snow flurry of bubbles but can also be used to activate special touch points around the park for even more holiday fun.

Dining

During the 2024 Knott’s Merry Farm season, you’ll find a winter wonderland offering up a holiday feast from corner to corner of the park. To help you this maximize your time during the season, we’ve compiled a big list of the 2024 Knott’s Merry Farm food and drink options to help you strategize your day.

MORE INFO: FULL LIST: Holiday Food and Drink at 2024 Knott’s Merry Farm

Shopping

Knott’s Merry Farm is making spirits bright with a host of colorful and seasonal items to help make the season bright. From apparel and toys to ornaments and novelties plus their regular assortment of jams, sauces, and and food items make the perfect gifts to stock the shelves or stuff the stockings.

At Ghost Town, you can find the Christmas Craft Village where local artisans that have taken over the streets selling tons of gifts, goodies, and collectibles.

Gifts and Collectibles

MORE INFO: MERCH RUN: 2024 holiday items for Knott’s Merry Farm

Christmas Craft Village

Decor and More

The whole park has special surprises and decorations and you might even see Peanuts characters ready to give hugs.

 

See it for Yourself

Knott’s Merry Farm takes place from November 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025.

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But Wait, There’s More!

• 2025 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2024 plus all of 2025, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events.
• A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott’s Berry Farm
• A Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark