2018 is going to be a big year for Knott’s Berry Farm, as it will have new experiences for its fans.

The Knott’s Peanuts Celebration kicks things off weekends Jan. 27-Feb. 25, plus President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 19. The Peanuts Gang will be feted with décor, character experiences, comic strip-inspired photo opportunities, themed treats and new shows throughout the park.

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival will expand to 24 days, March 16-April 8 in 2018. Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.

HangTime, the first dive coaster on the West Coast, will open at Knott’s Berry Farm summer 2018, as depicted in this artist rendering. Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.

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Ghost Town Alive!, an interactive experience, returns to Knott’s Berry Farm with a new storyline summer 2018. Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.

Knott’s Berry Farm will launch the new park-wide Peanuts Celebration weekend Jan. 27-Feb. 25, 2018. Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.

Knott’s Merry Farm will be open Nov. 17-Jan. 7 this year and will return in 2018, along with Knott’s Scary Farm and Knott’s Spooky Farm. Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.



The Boysenberry Festival will expand to 24 days, March 16-April 8, with special menus, entertainment, family activities, a wine and local craft beer tasting garden and more. The event toasts the little berry that started it all, as Walter Knott was the first to commercially cultivate the boysenberry in Southern California and began selling the berries at his farm stand in 1932, which led to pies, jelly and a theme park.

Summer will boast twice the fun with the opening of HangTime, the first dive coaster on the West Coast. It will feature a 15-story 96-degree drop, 2,189 feet of track and five gravity-defying inversions. At night, colorful lights will illuminate the coaster train as it travels the track.

Ghost Town Alive! will return with a new storyline. This past summer’s tale ended with the townsfolk finding gold in the Calico Mine and in 2018 the story continues with everyone in town excited and involved in a gold rush. Park visitors are again invited to become part of the action by interacting with shopkeepers, cowboys and other Calico denizens.

Knott’s Scary Farm, Knott’s Spooky Farm and Knott’s Merry Farm will return to round out the year.

Season passes for 2018 are now on sale for the lowest price of the year. Regular passes are $92 and include unlimited park admission with no blackout dates and Gold passes include Knott’s Soak City waterpark for $110. Prices are good through Jan. 7.

Knott’s Merry Farm 2017 is next on deck with seasonal food, entertainment, shopping, Santa and more Nov. 17-Jan. 7.

Knott’s Berry Farm

When: Open 10 a.m. daily.

Where: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park.

Tickets: $45-$75.

Information: 714-220-5200, www.knotts.com.