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Knott's Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm will magically transform into Knott’s Merry Farm this holiday season as we present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade starting Thanksgiving day and running through December 30, 2009. Activities include:
A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade
A Peanuts' Holiday Parade offers seven elaborately themed floats featuring the Peanuts Gang and accompanied by students from Orange County Song and Dance Company. Children and adults alike will be able to get into the holiday spirit along with CHARLIE BROWN, LUCY, LINUS, SALLY, SCHROEDER and of course SNOOPY, as they ready for the holidays. Join them as they partake in all the holiday festivities including candy making, tree trimming, and even toy building! “A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade” will run November 26-29; December 5-6, 12-13, 19-23, 26-30, 2009 and January 1 – 2, 2010.
Snoopy's Cool Christmas
Also in the spirit of the season, Knott’s Merry Farm is proud to present the ice spectacular, “Snoopy’s Cool Christmas.” The show, performed in the 2,100-seat Charles M. Schulz Theatre, is hosted by the famous skating Beagle and features Knott’s ensemble skaters, dazzling sets, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises. “Snoopy’s Cool Christmas” will be presented December 23-24 and 26-30, 2009 and January 1-2. Showtimes are: 1:00, 3:00, & 5:00 pm on weekdays and 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 pm on weekends with an additional show at 7:30 pm on Saturday. The show and parade are included with regular Park admission and available to Christmas Crafts Village guests for a nominal additional charge.
Knott's Christmas Crafts Village (through Christmas Eve)
Knott’s 1880s Ghost Town will again be transformed into Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village, inviting mall-weary guests to explore one-of-a-kind treasures created by more than 100 artisans in a Victorian holiday wonderland of strolling carolers, musical groups, community choirs and lavish holiday decorations.
(Monday through Friday until 12-24-09, only the entrance cost will be: Regular - $10.00; Seniors (62+) - $5.00; Junior 3-11 - $5.00; 2 and under - Free. There is an up charge to see the Ice Show - Regular and Seniors - $5.00; Junior 3-11 - $3.00. There will also be a One-Time Ride Passport for GhostRider available for $5.00.) Entrance on weekends is free with price of park ticket.
Christmas at the Birdcage
Adding to the unique Village atmosphere are live performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and O’Henry’s “A Gift of the Magi” in the Bird Cage Theatre. Treat your family to these traditional Christmas stories in Knott's original Birdcage Theatre. These charming productions are a great way to introduce young family members to live theatre.
Elf Mountain
Elf Mountain Christmas is also back. The world famous Timber Mountain Log Ride has once again been transformed this holiday season giving guests an up-close and-personal view into the world of Santa’s Elves. Sneak a peak as Santa’s helpers get ready for Santa’s busiest day of the year. Rich with lights, music and the merriest of times, this attraction will remain open until Jan. 2, 2010.
Berry Merry Lights
Experience the wonder of “Berry Merry Lights,” as hundreds of thousands of twinkling white and multicolored lights, adorning Knott’s historic Ghost Town and Camp Snoopy, merrily light up the nighttime sky from dusk to Park closing.
Santa's Toy Barn
A trip to Knott’s Merry Farm would not be complete without a visit with the man of the hour – Santa! Stop by Santa’s Toy Barn for a little one-on-one with the big guy. Here, in Santa’s cozy hideaway, kids can share their wish lists with St. Nick, and Mom and Dad can take home a picture of the occasion (photo requires additional fee).
Holiday Food Offerings
Guests can also indulge in the ultimate comfort foods with Knott’s world-famous holiday treats, including fresh-baked pies, cakes, cookies, muffins and gingerbread men, as well as daily specials and the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. For an all you can eat buffet, try Joe Cool’s Backyard BBQ Holiday Style starting November 28 and running Saturdays and Sundays through December 27. For only $21.95 for adults and $19.95 for seniors (62+) and $12.95 for kids (3-11), you can partake of a holiday feast that includes Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken, roast turkey, vegetarian lasagna, roast beef, mashed potatoes, boysenberry pie and much more! For reservations, call 1-800- PICNICS.
Snoopy's Calico Christmas Tree Lighting
Each evening in Calico Square. Join SNOOPY, LUCY, LINUS, SALLY and CHARLIE BROWN as they host a song-and-dance show complete with carolers and a Christmas sing-along then light a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The Peanuts gang is also featured in their very own live musical show, “Winter Wonderland” shown daily in Camp Snoopy.
Rock On Ride On New Year's Eve
December 31, 2009 7pm - 1am
There will be dancing in the streets at Knott's Berry Farm this New Year's Eve as we rock in 2010. Don't miss out on bringing in the New Year with Balloroom Dancing, Line Dancing, live DJs, and newsboys in concert. Plus, "Snoopy's Cool Christmas" Ice Show performances, the Peanuts gang in their own musical in Camp Snoopy plus all the wild rides you can handle. At midnight a special Pyrotechnic Show in Calico Square choreographed to music to surround you with the best fireworks, lasers and music to usher in 2010. Presale tickets are just $37.99 for adults and $17.99 for Juniors and Seniors. Tickets available now.
