The Gift of the Magi, 1885 takes the familiar short story by O. Henry and gives it a full Knott’s Merry Farm twist changing the setting from 1900s New York to Old Western Ghost Town with boysenberry references, to boot!

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about The Gift of the Magi, 1885 during the 2025 holiday season at Knott’s Merry Farm.

About the Show

In this delightful Ghost Town twist on the classic tale, Della and Jim are two hard working citizens of Ghost Town who are both determined to make an extra special holiday for each other. The loving couple’s earnest efforts to scrimp and save to make a special holiday ends with a Christmas surprise that they will never forget.

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How to Watch

The Gift of the Magi, 1885 runs for approximately 20 minutes and is performed at the Bird Cage Theatre. While it is not necessarily in high demand with most guests in the park, limited capacity for small venue does mean that showings can and will likely fill up.

Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime but there’s no need to arrive more than about 20 minutes early unless you are particular about where you sit in the theater. This is an intimate venue so even the farthest seat in the house is still pretty decent.

Typical showtimes are 12:45 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:45 pm during the Knott’s Merry Farm season but always check the app for showtimes on the day of your visit. The show may be dark on week days or have fewer showtimes.

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Video

Enjoy a front-row seat with full video of the complete The Gift of the Magi, 1885 show at the Bird Cage Theater.

Photos

Ready for more of this heartwarming tale? Enjoy our photos below from when we saw the show this year.

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See it for Yourself

Knott’s Merry Farm takes place from November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026.

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage for Knott’s Merry Farm

But Wait, There’s More!

  • 2026 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2025 for both Knott’s and Six Flags, plus all of 2026, as well as discounts on select food and merchandise, exclusive bring-a-friend ticket offers and access to exciting seasonal events

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