Park NewsPARKING UPDATE: VIP Prestige Pass no longer includes VIP parking. VIP spots are now upgraded parking — use your season parking pass and pay a daily upgrade fee each visit.
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Dive Into the WikiThis Day in Knott's History
September 26, 2026
🎃 Knott's Scary Farm Season
The original Halloween haunt is underway. Mazes, monsters, and 50+ years of fright tradition fill the park after dark.
Next Major Event
Knott's Merry Farm 2026
November 20, 2026 – January 3
What's Happening
Seasonal & Current Events
Knott's Merry Farm 2026-2027
Knott's Merry Farm 2026-2027 operating dates — Merry Farm runs November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
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Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings open the shortest lines. Arrive 30 min before gates open.
Peak Season Alert
Summers and Halloween season are busiest. Spring weekdays are a hidden gem.
Don't Miss
GhostRider, Boysenberry Pie, the Calico Mine Ride, and any live show in Ghost Town.
Community Stories
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Community Memories
Memory Lane
"My first visit was 1972. Dad took us on the Calico Mine Ride and I was convinced the skeletons were real. I cried the whole way through. Went back the next year and asked to ride it again first thing."
— PattyM_1972
Est. 1972
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~36 min avg wait · 11 rides operating
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