New Years Eve Celebration at Knott's Berry Farm
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT KNOTT'S December 31, 2023
The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event December 31, 2023.
Say farewell to the final moments of 2023 at Knott’s as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st. Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2024 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.
The New Year’s celebration features entertaining activities for the whole family including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing and more.
This year’s line-up of can’t miss entertainment are:
Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, guests can ring in the New Year with a bang as the park’s skies wonderfully light up for an aerial fireworks display that will leave the young and young at heart in awe.
Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies, four country boys from deep in the hills of Anaheim will have the crowd’s toes tappin’, hands clappin’ and guts bustin’. The best darn-tootin' entertainment this side of the Santa Ana freeway. The comical and musical number can be seen at the Wagon Camp Theatre.
DJ HowLy brings the party to the farm for a special New Year’s celebration, with high energy music and dancing taking place at the Calico Mine Stage.
Next to the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be posing for pictures with guests to celebrate the New Year in their favorite party outfits.
Surf on by Boardwalk BBQ where you can catch PianoMania Dueling Pianos. These two talented musicians go head-to-head in a musical battle you won't want to miss.
Fiesta Plaza will feature Adelaide Pilar playing upbeat Latin music.
The Calico Mine Stage will blast unforgettable pop and rock music courtesy of the band Midnight Hiatus. It’ll have guests dancing in the aisles.
Family-friendly comedian Chipper Lowell brings his hilarious comedy, magic and audience participation to the Bird Cage Theatre.
Jitterbug Pop Swing Band, Dance Instructors, and the Jitterbug Jumpers are on hand to play the slickest standards ever. Swing, sway and jump with the hippest cats in town. The Jitterbug Pop Swing Band provides the tunes and you’re invited to dance the night away in the legendary Boardwalk Ballroom. Dance instruction classes included. Plus a 9PM countdown and balloon drop to celebrate with our East Coast friends!
This New Year’s Eve offers an exciting day on the Farm with Knott's Merry Farm’s festive lineup of entertainment, delectable foods and holiday shopping! A few of this year’s seasonal highlights include:
Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas - this exciting show filled with whimsy and spectacular ice skating, Join Snoopy and his friends along with the Knott’s Ice Skating Ensemble for a retelling of the classic poem ‘A Visit From St. Nicholas”.
When the sun sets on the farm, the buildings and paths in Ghost Town twinkle brightly to the beat of a holiday favorite as snow gently falls on all guests. Park guests can enjoy more of the nightly snow and glow experience in most of Ghost Town, from School House Road to the Saloon and down to the Assay Office.
In the intimate setting of Ghost Town's historic Bird Cage Theatre, catch A Calico Christmas Carol and The Gift of the Magi, 1885.
Savor the ultimate comfort foods with Knott’s world-famous holiday treats. Santa’s Christmas Cabin serves up holiday delights like Santa’s homemade cookies and more. Guests can also enjoy the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.
Relax and unwind in Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village as Ghost Town transforms into a shopping wonderland filled with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts.
Knott’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is included with regular daytime admission or Seasonal Pass. Park hours on New Year’s Eve are 9 am to 1 am. A 2024 Knott’s Season Pass is a great way to visit on New Year’s Eve as a new 2024 Season Pass includes the rest of 2023 with no blackout dates.
