Knott’s Berry Farm had started the season on November 17th with their Knott’s Merry Farm celebration! It wasn’t until today, just before Christmas, that I went to the park. The Merry Farm activities finish on January 7th. The photo op at the entrance was festively decorated with presents and Santa’s mailbox. I think it is the cozy size of the park that makes it feel more like Christmas than others. The decorations are less flashy than the larger theme parks, more small town which makes them charming.
The Livery Stable had giant wreaths at the doors. It was great to see the donkey and horse. All throughout the park are small booths with the Christmas Crafts Village. The Ghost Town & Calico Railroad train also sported a wreath. The Bird Cage Theatre features performances of “The Gift of the Magi, 1885” and “A Calico Christmas Carol.” I have to catch one of them soon. I also passed up the Calico Carolers. The Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice skating show at the Walter Knott Theater was very popular. I will probably have to try waiting an hour or so another time to watch it.
Native American Dancer, Hoop Dance, at the Indian Trails, photo by the author.
Instead, I decided to wait to Meet Santa at Santa’s Christmas Cabin. This was in the Wilderness Dance Hall at Ghost Town. It was about a two hour wait, but the cabin also had several food booths that had cookies, hot chocolate, and more! I did catch the Native American Dancer at the Indian Trails stage. This was an impressive Hoop Dance that had hoops in brilliant colors, but made of willow in the original tale. There were a number of hoops that the dancer brought up into intricate patterns, I did recognize the eagle, one was the tree. This is not to be missed. Knott’s Merry Farm offers holiday entertainment, treats, and joy that is perfect for the Christmas season!
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