Knott’s Berry Farm will transform into a winter wonderland when Knott’s Merry Farm opens Nov. 20 and runs through Jan. 3, 2027.
The holiday event features millions of twinkling lights, festive decorations, seasonal food and traditional holiday offerings.
This year’s headliner is “Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies,” a new ice-skating musical making its debut at the Walter Knott Theater. The production features a vocal quartet performing holiday classics, a line of high-kicking Follies dancers, a company of ice skaters, and Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Park officials describe the show as a celebration the whole family can enjoy.
Several park favorites also return. “Home for the Holidays,” a production with dancing and seasonal celebrations, will be performed at the Calico Mine Stage. In Ghost Town, the Calico Carolers will perform classic and contemporary holiday music in a Victorian-era Christmas setting, while the Wandering Wranglers will perform in Calico Park. Live Latin music in Fiesta Village will feature Wayu Band, Adelaide Pilar and Junio.
Also in Ghost Town, the Snow and Glow experience will light buildings and paths with thousands of lights set to Christmas music while “snow” falls. The Wilderness Dance Hall will become Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where families can take photos with Santa Claus and his friends. At the Bird Cage Theatre, Knott’s melodrama company will present “A Calico Christmas Carol,” a reimagined version of the Charles Dickens classic. The theater will also stage Knott’s version of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi, 1885.” The Christmas Crafts Village returns with local artisans selling handcrafted gifts, holiday decor and seasonal items.
Seasonal food offerings will include Prancer’s pot roast tater tots, glazed ham sandwiches and hot chocolate churros.
Knott’s Hotel package
Guests can pair the event with an overnight stay at Knott’s Hotel. The Knott’s Merry Farm Holiday Package includes hotel accommodations, one-day Merry Farm admission for each registered guest and hotel parking. Guests can add breakfast each morning for registered guests. Reservations are available at knotts.com.
Season passes
A 2027 Season Pass provides unlimited visits for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027, along with discounts on select food and merchandise and access to seasonal events throughout the year. Regular Season Passes start at 10 payments of $9 after an initial payment. The offer ends Jan. 3, 2027. Pricing and additional information are available at knotts.com.
Guests who want to visit other parks can upgrade to a Gold Pass, which provides access to all West Coast Six Flags parks, including Six Flags Magic Mountain, California’s Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Mexico. The pass also includes access to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which features an expanded lineup of live entertainment this season.
The event comes as Magic Mountain continues a park transformation that includes upcoming attractions such as Thrill Glider and ArieForce One, along with expanded family experiences, enhanced entertainment, beautification projects, upgraded amenities and infrastructure improvements.