The granddaddy of all Halloween events will once again return to the fog next year as Knott’s Berry Farm rolls out plans for its 2025 festival lineup that fills the Buena Park theme park every month of the year with fun, food and thrills plus an October full of fear.
Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes festivals dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.
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Even blockheads can be cool. Charlie Brown Day will be part of the the Peanuts Celebration at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park Feb. 3. (Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm).
Knott’s Peanuts Celebration will run on weekends from Feb. 8 through March 9. Snoopy and the gang will make character meet-and-greet appearances during the monthlong festival as the park adds Peanuts-themed shows, treats and decor.
Fans can show their love for Knott’s Boysenberry Festival April 3. (Photo courtesy of @Atomic_Redhead).
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival pays tribute to the little berry that started it all with daily events March 28 through April 27. Knott’s culinary team takes center stage during the foodie fest filled with boysenberry-inspired meals, treats and drinks with plenty of live music and family activities tossed into the mix.
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The Wedge whips riders around a slide at Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park on Sunday, May 13, 2018. The park officially opens on May 19th. Sunday was reserved for annual pass holders. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Knott’s Soak City returns May 17 and will remain open through Sept. 7 with 23 slides plus a wave pool, lazy river and kids splash zone. After the 2025 season, the 15-acre water park will undergo a major refurbishment for the first time in nearly a decade. Soak City will be refreshed and enhanced in time for the 2026 season.
Knott’s Summer Nights at the Buena Park theme park. (Courtesy of Knott’s)
Knott’s Summer Nights turns the park into a big block party barbecue from June 13 through Sept. 1. Bands take turns on a pair of stages near the Calico Mine Ride with DJs spinning dance tunes in between sets. The popular Ghost Town Alive interactive role-playing game will once again take over Calico throughout the summer.
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Opening night at Knott’s Scary Farm 2024 at Knott’s Berry Farm. (Photo by Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Knott’s Scary Farm returns on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1. More than 1,000 monsters will lurk in the haunted mazes, scare zones and fog-filled streets throughout the park. Unlike all the park’s other seasonal festivals, Knott’s Scary Farm is a separate-ticketed event.
Knott’s Spooky Farm takes a family-friendly approach to Halloween during the day on select dates from Sept. 25 through Oct. 31. Kids can trick-or-treat at Calico Ghost Town shops and businesses before the sun falls and ghouls fill the park.
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The Calico Carolers vocal quartet sing on the streets of Ghost Town during Knott’s Merry Farm. (Courtesy of Knott’s)
Knott’s Merry Farm wraps up the year with a big Christmas bow from Nov. 21 through Jan. 5, 2026. Entertainment will include Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice show, Snow and Glow faux snowfall show and the Calico Christmas Carolers. Santa will be on hand to go over wish lists while shoppers can pick up last-minute gifts in the Christmas Crafts Village.
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