Buena Park, CA — Knott’s Merry Farm, Knott’s Berry Farm’s holiday celebration, returns Nov. 20 to Jan. 3, 2027, included with park admission. The event offers holiday shows (like the new Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies ice show and Home for the Holidays), the Christmas Crafts Village and Snow and Glow in Ghost Town, visits with Santa at Santa’s Christmas Cabin, a tree lighting in Calico Park, and a holiday menu served across the park. Below is my guide to the event to help you plan.
What’s new for 2026
- NewSnoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies: an ice show at the Walter Knott Theater with a swinging vocal quartet, high-kicking Follies dancers, world-class ice skaters, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang.
- NewFood: a new holiday menu, including the Cranberry Bacon Jam Cheeseburger at Sutter’s Grill, Sausage and Spiced Apple Pizza at Prop Shop Pizzeria and Prancer’s Pot Roast Tater Tots. The food list below opens on the new items.
- ReturningHome for the Holidays, the Christmas Crafts Village, Snow and Glow, Santa’s Christmas Cabin, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and the nightly parkwide holiday lighting moment.
Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies and the Holiday Shows
Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies, the new ice show at the Walter Knott Theater, pairs a swinging vocal quartet and high-kicking Follies dancers with world-class ice skaters, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang, and it replaces the Peanuts ice show from last year. The rest of the lineup runs through Calico and Ghost Town, from a Dickens adaptation in the Bird Cage Theatre to carolers in the streets.
Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies
An ice show with a swinging vocal quartet, Follies dancers, world-class ice skaters, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang.
Where: Walter Knott Theater
Home for the Holidays
A holiday stage show with dancing, holiday tunes and a transforming wintertime stage.
Where: Calico Mine Stage
A Calico Christmas Carol
Scrooge comes to Calico in an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story on the Bird Cage stage.
Where: Bird Cage Theatre
The Gift of the Magi, 1885
Knott’s version of O. Henry’s tale of love and sacrifice, set at Christmas in Calico.
Where: Bird Cage Theatre
Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies
Christmas music and comedy for the whole family.
Where: Wagon Camp
Wandering Wranglers
Singing cowboys and the songs of Christmas.
Where: Calico Park Stage
Fireman’s Duo
A music duo on the stage at Fireman’s BBQ.
Where: Fireman’s BBQ Stage
Knott’s Calico Carolers
Christmas carolers in the streets of Calico.
Where: Streets of Calico
Fiesta Village Music
Holiday bands in Fiesta Village.
Where: Fiesta Village
‘Tis the Season Tree Lighting Ceremony
Knott’s Merry Farm’s Christmas tree lights up with holiday music in the heart of Calico Park.
Where: Calico Park
Show availability varies by day. Knott’s posts showtimes in the Six Flags app, not on its website.
Characters: Santa and Snoopy
Santa meets families at Santa’s Christmas Cabin, which opens daily about 30 minutes after the park opens. Knott’s names no holiday meet-and-greet spot for Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang, who appear in the new ice show, so check the Six Flags app on the day.
Santa
Where: Santa’s Christmas Cabin, in the Wilderness Dance Hall
When: Daily from about 30 minutes after the park opens
Go early in the day for a shorter wait. Photos are sold on site.
Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang
Where: Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies, Walter Knott Theater
When: Showtimes are in the Six Flags app.
Knott’s names no holiday meet-and-greet spot for them, so check the app on the day.
Ghost Town: The Crafts Village, Snow and Glow and Santa
Ghost Town turns into the Christmas Crafts Village, with dozens of local artisans selling their gifts, plus daily demonstrations by glassblower Myles Freedman and chainsaw carver Nathan Howard.
Christmas Crafts Village
Dozens of local artisans sell their own gifts, with glassblowing and chainsaw wood carving demonstrations.
Where: Ghost Town
Snow and Glow
Lights dance to Christmas music while snow falls on the streets of Ghost Town.
Where: Ghost Town Main Street and Schoolhouse Road
Santa’s Christmas Cabin
The Wilderness Dance Hall becomes Santa’s cabin, with cookies, pastries, gourmet hot chocolate and spiced holiday wine for sale.
Where: Wilderness Dance Hall
When: Daily from about 30 minutes after the park opens
Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen
Kids decorate a Christmas cupcake for a small fee and take it home.
When: Open select days
Holiday Food and Drinks
Sutter’s Grill serves a Cranberry Bacon Jam Cheeseburger with crispy onions, and Prop Shop Pizzeria tops a Sausage and Spiced Apple Pizza with Alfredo sauce, feta, arugula and a balsamic glaze. The holiday menu runs from Ghost Town to Fiesta Village and the Boardwalk, and Knott’s posts no prices.
Every Merry Farm food and drinkOpens on the new items, and sorts by savory, sweet and drinks. Knott’s posts no prices.
Beef Burgundy PotatoNew
Miner’s Mac and Spuds
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Miner’s Mac and Spuds
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Red Velvet Italian Love CakeNew
Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Ghost Town Bakery
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Cranberry, Mint, and Goat Cheese FlatbreadNew
Mrs. Murphy’s
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Mrs. Murphy’s
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Mrs. Murphy’s
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Prancer’s Pot Roast Tater TotsNew
Calico Tater Bites
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Cranberry Bacon Jam Cheeseburger with Crispy OnionsNew
Sutter’s Grill
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Sutter’s Funnel Cake
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Cookie Butter and Brownie Funnel CakeNew
Ghost Town Grub
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Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen
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Apple Crisp with Bourbon Caramel and Vanilla Ice CreamNew
Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Santa’s Christmas Cabin
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Bacon, Mac & Cheese Turkey DogNew
Wilderness Dogs and Drinks
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Hot Chocolate ChurroNew
Gourmet Churro Factory
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Peppermint Sugar CookiewichNew
Chow House Ice Cream
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Calico Saloon
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Calico Saloon
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Log Ride Funnel
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Charleston Circle Coffee
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Sausage and Spiced Apple PizzaNew
Prop Shop Pizzeria
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Prop Shop Pizzeria
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Prop Shop Pizzeria
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Crafty’s Christmas Country FriesNew
Crafty’s Christmas Country Fries
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Cookie Butter ShakeNew
Coasters Diner
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Coasters Diner
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Boardwalk BBQ
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Boardwalk BBQ
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Boardwalk BBQ
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Picadillo de ResNew
Casa California Restaurante
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Casa California Restaurante
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Casa California Restaurante
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Tinsel Tinga FriesNew
Papas Mexicana
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Cantina Del Sur
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Baja Taqueria
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Baja Taqueria
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The Ornaments PizzaNew
Grizzly Creek Lodge
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Cable Car Kitchen
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Farm Bakery
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Nothing matches. Try All or All locations.
Tickets and What Costs Extra
Knott’s Merry Farm is included with a park ticket or a Season Pass, and one-day tickets bought online start at $65 plus tax. Food, drinks, merchandise, photos with Santa and the cupcake kit at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen cost extra.
Tickets, passes and souvenirs
| Ticket | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Park ticket, online (pick your date) | From $65 plus tax, online only | One day at Knott’s Berry Farm, with Merry Farm included |
| 2027 Season Pass | $120 paid in full, or $30 down and $9 a month for 10 months | All of 2026 and 2027, with no blockout dates and seasonal event access |
The limited-edition Merry Farm T-shirt is $22.99 and the souvenir cup is $13.99, with refills for $3.99, plus tax.
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Knott’s Merry Farm FAQ
Is Knott’s Merry Farm included with admission?
Yes. Shows, lights, select activities and most rides are included with a park ticket or Season Pass. Food, drink, merchandise and some experiences cost extra.
What’s new at Knott’s Merry Farm in 2026?
Snoopy’s Merry Christmas Follies, a new ice show at the Walter Knott Theater, and a new holiday menu.
Knott’s Merry Farm runs Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. For tickets and hours, visit sixflags.com/knotts. Every other park’s holiday event is in my Theme Park Christmas guide.
