Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS Gang are a special part of the Knott’s experience.  During the PEANUTS Celebration, the Charles M. Schultz comic strip is celebrated in a unique, park-wide event.  From unique activities to adorable photo op’s, the fun of PEANUTS Celebration was one of our absolute favorite parts of the year.

The celebration will be happening Weekends February 8 through March 9, 2025, plus President’s Day. 

Knott’s Berry Farm PEANUTS Celebration

Photo Opportunities

One-of-a-kind photo opportunities fill the park, celebrating the PEANUTS Gang.  In addition to fun backdrops, the comic speech bubbles are great fun.  Make sure you’re selfie-ready as the beloved PEANUTS characters appear at unexpected locations for personal interactions.

Playing hopscotch, riding trolleys, hanging with the animals in the Livery Stable, the PEANUTS Gang presence makes for some special memories.

Knott’s Insider Tip: Camp Snoopy has undergone major renovations. Check out the newest rides and experiences!

PEANUTS Celebration Live Shows & Entertainment

Check out the full line-up of entertainment planned for Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration.

Knott’s Insider Tip: Check the official app for showtimes. 

NEW! Let’s Celebrate Show on the Calico Mine Stage 

New this year, Knott’s Berry Farm presents, Let’s Celebrate, a heartwarming musical tribute on the Calico Mine Stage in honor of PEANUTS’ 75th Anniversary. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and all their friends, as well as a host of singers and dancers, remind us why Peanuts is still beloved after 75 years!

The stage will transform at nightfall as the park hosts Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert. The Peanuts Gang has teamed up with the family-friendly indie band, The Jelly of the Month Club, for a high-energy spectacle sure to have everyone dancing.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz at Calico Town Hall

At Calico’s Town Hall, guests will enter a new, limited-time exhibit dedicated to “The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz.” This exhibit explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind PEANUTS and its unique cast of characters. Follow along with Schulz’s story, from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and the development of the characters that make up the unique world of PEANUTS.

PEANUTS Sketch School at Bird Cage Theatre

The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at the Bird Cage Theatre as the park offers an experience that teaches the young and the young at heart how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include our resident art teacher, providing step-by-step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece.

PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree at Calico Park

A western escapade occurs at Calico Park with Franklin and Linus as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree. The boys are hosting a western escapade as they channel their inner cowboys in PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree at Calico Park.  Perfect for the kids, join in the rootinest, tootinest games in Calico.

Meet Pig Pen at Livery Stable

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 animal friends.

PEANUTS Celebration Themed Food Offerings

Celebrating all things Charlie Brown wouldn’t be possible without the yummiest and cutest themed treats.  Come back to get a preview of the food offerings for 2025!

The fun of the PEANUTS Celebration kicks off February 8.  To enjoy all the seasons of fun at Knott’s Berry Farm, an annual pass is your berry best bet.  The best deals on annual passes with no blackout days are happening right now!

Love PEANUTS? Try these at-home activities!

If you can’t wait for the PEANUTS Celebration festivities, make a little PEANUTS Celebration fun at home with these Charlie Brown recipes.

Get to know all the PEANUTS characters with a free printable PEANUTS wordsearch.

Make a DIY Woodstock Bird Feeder to celebrate spring and the smallest PEANUTS character.

We are so pumped to be able to head back to Knott’s for the opening weekend of the PEANUTS Celebration so we can hang out with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy too. Who’s your favorite PEANUTS character?

Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is kicking off its PEANUTS Celebration January 22-March 6, 2022.  It’s filled with fun for the entire family, especially the younger members of your family.  Check out this guide to the PEANUTS Celebration with Preschoolers.

As a Knott’s Berry Blogger, I receive complementary admission to facilitate reviews.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Family fun is fresh at the farm!  The Charles M. Schulz cartoon strip PEANUTS takes center stage at Knott’s during the PEANUTS Celebration.  The event celebrates the beloved characters including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang.  From themed photo elements to attraction overlays, it’s perfect for making memories!

With three children from tween to preschooler, it’s important for us as a family to find ways for everyone to have a great time.  Knott’s is perfect for the whole family with tons to see, do, and let’s not forget eat!

This guide is all about making the most of your day at Knott’s Berry Farm with your preschooler.

Preschooler’s Guide to Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration

Camp Snoopy

The Camp Snoopy area of Knott’s is perfect for families with children 12 and under.  The wooded area honors California’s high sierras with large trees shading age appropriate thrill rides.  The six acres include both rides, games, and play areas.

Year round, Camp Snoopy is a fun way for preschoolers to enjoy the park as they spin and whirl on Rapid River Run, reach new heights on Woodstock’s Airmail, or get a thrill on Timberline Twister.

During PEANUTS Celebration, new elements have been added to Camp Snoopy.  

• Beagle Bonanza During the celebration, the Grand Sierra Railroad — the kid-sized train — takes families for a ride to the Beagle Bonanza.  As you chug along and around Reflection Lake, you’ll see your favorite characters on their way to the fun.

While in Camp Snoopy, be on the lookout for colorful backdrops perfect for snapping photos of your little one.

It’s a game available year round, but the Woodstock’s Birdbath is a great one for preschoolers.  It’s a guaranteed winner, with tiered stuffed animals as prizes.

Character Meet & Greets

Nestled between the Camp Snoopy Theater and the airplane ride, Flying Ace, you’ll find a meet and greet area for the PEANUTS Gang.  Say hi to Snoopy, get advice from Lucy, or snuggle Franklin.   During the PEANUTS Celebration, the character presences is even greater.

You’ll find the characters out in great rotation, and also in unique interactions outside of Camp Snoopy.

Pig Pen was introduced to the park in 2018..  He can be found at Livery Stable, dubbed Pig Pen’s Pig Pen during the celebration.  An extra adorable added element is the baby piglets that reside in the stable for viewing.  We then got to visit with Snoopy’s brother, Spike.

New for 2022, Charlie Brown is welcoming Marcie to the Farm!  Yes, sir!

Be on the lookout as your tour the park for unique ways to engage with characters.

Photo Opportunities

One of the most fun elements of the PEANUTS Celebration is the chance to step into a comic strip.  Upon entering Knott’s, you’ll be greeted with numerous immersive photo spots.  Plus, Snoopy and Woodstock are often in front of the large seasonally wrapped windmill for additional snuggles.

Throughout Camp Snoopy, you’ll also find speech bubbles adhered to light posts which make for comical photos.

Snap photos with other decor items like pretending to catch a runaway kite stuck in the trees throughout the park or holding onto the balloons around the fountain.

Sketch School

One of my family’s absolute favorite elements of the PEANUTS Celebration is the PEANUTS Sketch School in the Bird Cage Theater.  Throughout the day, animation classes are held to teach guests how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. My husband filmed the fun here.

Little ones can grab a spot on the rug on stage for an up close and personal lesson.  There’s also room at the end of the stage for those who might like a little more room.

Her face cracks me up!  She could not have been more excited to learn how to draw the characters!

After the lesson, guests can take turns and photos sitting at the animator’s desk.

If your preschool is a little too young to follow along, request a coloring sheet instead for an engaging, indoor activity.

Spike’s Silent Disco

If your little one likes to bust a move, head over to Fiesta Village for the silent disco in the evenings (5 PM to closing).  The free experience allows dancers to use a set of headphones set to their own music track.

It’s absolutely hilarious to see a crowd of people grooving to their own jams, without having any idea what they’re listening to.  Plus, there are three different tracks so the person next to you may be listening to something different.

Musical Shows

The PEANUTS Gang bring the rock to the farm during the celebration.  Our favorite is Woodstock’s Music Festival featuring Jelly of the Month Club.  Think kid-friendly rock songs that are silly and super fun.  It’s a nighttime perfomance with two showings.  The later is often less crowded.

Don’t tell the kids but the Jelly of the Month Club band has connections to a pretty stellar rock lineage including Sublime, The Ziggens, and Fishbone.

During the day, the Calico Mine Stage features  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!

Themed Treats

The PEANUTS Celebration wouldn’t be complete with themed treats, perfect for sharing with your preschooler.  Linus’s Blondies, Peanut Butter Macarons, and Lucy’s Kit Kat Fingers Funnel Cake  are just some of the yummiest limited time offerings.

Check out some of the yummiest foods!

The PEANUTS Celebration is celebrated daily January 22nd through March 6th.  It’s a perfect time for your preschooler to play and engage with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and all the rest of the gang!  If you’re looking for preschooler fun all year round, the annual pass is the way to go!  Get more info on a whole year of fun at Knott’s Berry Farm.

Got other family favorites at the PEANUTS Celebration? Share them in the comments!

Listen to the Jelly of the Month Club

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