Knott’s Merry Farm is back for the 2025 season with a familiar roster of holiday cheer. From beautiful stage shows, the dazzling Snoopy ice show, nightly snowfall and special lighting moments, to a whole bunch of dining and shopping opportunities, there’s a lot of yuletide festivities to go around.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the 2025 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 several fan favorites. Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice show returns as a crown jewel for the park featuring Snoopy and pals taking to the ice with aerialists and ice skaters for a dazzling holiday show.
Plus, residents of 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 show on the streets of Ghost Town. Other favorites for the season include the heartwarming Home for the Holidays stage spectacle 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
Snow and Glow
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Home for the Holidays
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Krazy Kirk Hillbilly Holiday Spectacular
MORE INFO: Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular
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 Santa’s Christmas Cabin for snacks and sweet treats plus photos with the jolly old soul himself (and maybe Snoopy!) Nearby, you can also visit Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen where you’ll find adorable Christmas cookies ready for the decorating.
Interactive Bubble Wands (and ornaments) are also available this year to help spread the holiday cheer with magical toys that not can be used to set off mini a “snow” flurry of bubbles at special touch points around the park.
Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Dining
During the 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 Knott’s Merry Farm food and drink options to help you strategize your day.
MORE INFO: MENU: All Holiday Food and Drink at 2025 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 have taken over the stalls selling tons of gifts, goodies, and collectibles to spice up your holiday shopping haul.
Gifts and Collectibles
MORE INFO: MERCH RUN: 2025 holiday items in store 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 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
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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
