Knott's Peanuts Celebration Returns to Kick Off 2022

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA

It’s a new year, which means fresh starts and new beginnings. And at Knott’s Berry Farm, the new year means a new seasonal event during what is traditionally a slow period for theme parks. Yes, in just a couple of weeks, Knott’s returns its wonderful Peanuts Celebration, which returns after a one year hiatus caused by the Coronavirus and resulting park closure.

The Peanuts Celebration was the last full Knott’s seasonal event to run before the park had to shut down in 2020, and its return is a continued sign of some semblance of a return to normalcy. And even though the Omicron variant has been causing major case surges, the illnesses have been statistically less major than previous surges—a hopeful sign that the Coronavirus might be moving from the worrisome pandemic stage to a more regular but less impactful endemic phase that we don’t have to alter our lives over.

It goes without saying that we should all still exercise care and take our reasonable precautions like mask wearing (annoying but a small price to pay) and making sure we’re vaccinated and/or boosted, since when the Peanuts Celebration open in a couple of weeks, the Omicron surge will still be pretty active. But for those comfortable enough head out to the Farm, they’ll find familiar and beloved shows and attractions, plus a couple of new offerings, including a new Peanuts exhibit at Ghost Town’s Calico Town Hall, a January iteration of K-NOT Radio, and updated show performances at the Camp Snoopy Theater and Boardwalk BBQ Stage.

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It’s all shaping up to be a lot of fun for the Peanuts Celebration, which will enjoy its longest run yet!

From the press release:

Celebrate DAILY with the PEANUTS Gang during Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration beginning January 22 through March 6

The celebration features PEANUTS-inspired comic strip photo ops and festive park-wide décor as well as the addition of a new stage show, a Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of PEANUTS inspired food items, and a new friend to join in on all the fun. 

BUENA PARK, CA – The Knott's PEANUTS Celebration invites guests to step into the iconic world of Charles M. Schulz comic strips as the characters take over the entire theme park with special activities for everyone, now taking place daily beginning January 22 through March 6. The limited-time event welcomes fans of all ages to join in on the excitement with family-friendly options for guests to play and interact with the PEANUTS Gang throughout the park. The celebration features a new stage show, a new Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of new PEANUTS-inspired food items, and last but not least, a brand-new walk-around character to join in on the fun.

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At the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be debuting a brand-new musical for guests with It's Your Life, Charlie Brown. During the day, Charlie Brown gets the shock of his life on the game show "It's Your Life!" There will be music, fun and surprise guests, including the world's most famous beagle, Snoopy! The stage will transform into a musical extravaganza at nightfall as the park hosts Woodstock's Musical Festival. The musical event features the PEANUTS Gang joined by the family-friendly indie band The Jelly of the Month Club, performing a high-energy rock concert for the whole family.

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The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at the Bird Cage Theatre as the park offers an experience that gives both the young and the young at heart a lesson on how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include our resident art teacher, who will provide step-by-step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece. At Calico's Town Hall, a new family-friendly, PEANUTS-inspired exhibit will be open for guests to experience. The new exhibit, Take Care with PEANUTS, invites us to laugh together at the fun and foibles of the PEANUTS Gang as they grapple with some of life's biggest questions and ideas. Guests can take a look at the inspiration behind some of the most popular themes in PEANUTS through Schulz's comic strips, photos, and drawings.

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Join in on a Western escapade with Franklin and Linus as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree at Calico Park. The boys are looking to challenge guests with some of the rootiniest, tootinest games in Calico. Also in Ghost Town is Pigpen's Pig Pen, where everyone's favorite messy pal will be joining the rest of the PEANUTS Gang as he hosts a special meetup at the Livery Stables with some of his favorite animal friends.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Venture into Camp Snoopy, where the Camp Snoopy Theater will now feature the Music Goes 'Round and Around during the day. Sally and Schroeder will host a retrospect of melodies sure to make the audience dance in the aisles. Don't forget to hop aboard the Grand Sierra Railroad to experience a one-of-a-kind adventure as riders travel with the PEANUTS Gang to the Beagle Bonanza in this fun ride overlay.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

While visiting Fiesta Village, guests can uncover an experience guaranteed to make everyone dance - Discoteca de Silencio or silent disco. The fun begins with guests strapping on a set of headphones and enjoying some upbeat tunes. Snoopy's brother, Spike, hosts the party bound to be the most fun guests can experience while quiet in Spike's Silent Disco.

The celebration doesn't stop there! Just in time for PEANUTS Celebration, the DJs of K-NOT Radio, the hippest station on the Boardwalk, are spinning PEANUTS music. You might even hear a special guest or two, so be sure to tune in. The fun continues at Boardwalk BBQ, where you can grab a seat (and a plate!) to enjoy the smooth sounds of The James Street Trio that will transport you to the hometown of the PEANUTS Gang with their tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi.

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The best way to enjoy the expanded Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration plus all of the other Seasons of Fun in 2022 is with a Season Pass! Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about Knott's Berry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation using the hashtag #KnottsPeanutsCelebration