8 Fun Things To Do At Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
My heart flutters every time I think about boysenberries!
Friends, that time of the year has FINALLY arrived. Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival is back! This unique festival is taking place daily March 18 – April 24, 2022. This year is bigger and better than ever. If you are a foodie that enjoys savory food, good drinks and family entertainment, you don’t want to miss this incredible event.
I have compiled a list of the most popular and best things to do at the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. Take notes and make sure to tackle it all!
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
1. Eat Everything Boysenberry!
Yes, it’s that time of the year where we can indulge in everything Boysenberry. Yippee! This year’s list of boysenberry food items is HUGE. Check out the official 2022 Tasting Card items below!
Knott’s has added over 2 dozen NEW food items. Here is a list of some of them:
· Crab Sushi Roll with a Boysenberry Aioli
· Chicken Dumplings with a Boysenberry Wonton and a Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
· Boysenberry Horchata
· Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Boysenberry Cheese Sauce
· Trio of Sausage with Peppers and Onions on Boysenberry Polenta
· Spring Fling Salad with Shrimp and a Boysenberry Vinaigrette
· Boysenberry Filled Donut Open Faced Chicken Sandwich with an Aioli Drizzle
· Deconstructed Lemonade with Blackberries, Loganberries, and Red Raspberries
· Boysenberry Rocky Road Brownie
· Boysenberry Pie Bars
· Boysenberry Slushy Mudslide (alcoholic)
· Boysenberry Seltzer
· Prosecco with Hibiscus and Boysenberry
· Boysenberry Sweet Tea with Vodka
About Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is our annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing lineup of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that you can only find at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy
2. Purchase A Tasting Card
Check out the 2022 tasting card. The cost is $50 dollars, but it is TOTALLY worth it because the options are endless!
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
3. Shop At the Craft Fair
Knott’s has the most adorable selection of unique gifts. Make sure to stroll and stop at the different booths and check out all the homemade crafts.
How cute is this homemade boysenberry hat? You will find this among other treasures at the craft fair.
4. Pick Up Your Favorite Boysenberry Seasonings and Food Items
Again, I LOVE me some boysenberry. You will find some INCREDIBLE boysenberry flavored foods so you can enjoy the goodness all year round!
5. Enter A Pie Eating Contest!
What is the craziest thing you have done? Try your berry best in a Boysenberry pie eating contest. Are you daring enough to do it? This is definitely on my bucket list!
6. Try The Boysenberry Beer!
Have you ever tried Boysenberry Beer? If, not you must try it. This yummy beer has a sweet kick to it. You can find it at the Wilderness Dance Hall Patio Booth. You will also find Boysenberry Wine, Prosecco, and Sangria!
*only available to adults 21 and over.
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
7. Enjoy The Sensational Shows
Knott’s pays tribute to its past at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre with a special presentation of the brand-new comedy melodrama, Riverboat Revenge. All aboard for this boysenberry bon voyage!
• Get in on the fun with some of the craziest and messiest games in Calico. Try your berry best in our Boysenberry Fun and Games, including the wildly entertaining Boysenberry Pie Eating Contest.
• Young ones and young at heart are invited to cozy up to the cutest critters on the farm, including horses, sheep, goats and other furry friends. Old MacDonald’s Barn pays tribute to one of the farm’s original attractions.
• A classic returns! Travel back to the ’80s as you dance the night away to the decade’s best songs at Knott’s Totally Tubular 80’s Dance Party.
• Pull up a chair as our blues trio, the Boysenberry Blues, conjures up some of the smoothest tunes performing at the Boardwalk BBQ patio.
• You can also grab a seat (and a plate!) at Fireman’s BBQ, where various musical duos take the stage with a selection of bluegrass and country tunes, they will have your toes a-tappin’ and your hands a clappin’!
• Enjoy the sounds from South of the Border in Fiesta Village as the Mariachi Angelitas present a lively show filled with rich history and tradition.
• Grab a slice of history in our museum History of the Boysenberry dedicated to the berry that started it all!
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
My personal favorite!
Do you like to dance? Join in on the fun and join Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts Gang in the musical stage show Snoopy’s Boysenberry Jamboree!
Other shows to look to forward to:
8. Last But Not Least,Create Memories With Your Loved Ones!
Hi friends, I’m excited to share that Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is back and better than ever! I grew up with the PEANUTS gang, and this celebration is very special for my familia. Charles M. Shulz’s comics are truly unique, and it is jaw dropping to see how Knott’s Berry Farm brings his comic strips ALIVE throughout our beloved theme park…
The photo-ops, themed treats, and the entertainment is sensational. For those of you that have not been, it’s a MUST! Take the entire family, and don’t miss this sensational celebration!
Now through March 6, 2022, guests can step into PEANUTS comic strips, as the gang takes over the entire park, with experiences that allow fans of all ages to play and interact with their favorite PEANUTS characters. The celebration also includes delicious PEANUTS-inspired food, reimagined live shows, new specially-themed décor, and the addition of a new friend to join in on all the fun.
Ohhhh and the rides!
Drew also looks forward to the rollercoasters and rides at Knott’s. His smile melts my heart every time. PRICELESS!
Take advantage of all the cool and fun comic photo ops! These kids loved posing for these pix. They seriously crack me up! Use #KnottsPeanutsCelebration hashtag at the park!
I have a feeling he’s done this before… LOL
I have to say that one of our favorite things to do at Knott’s Berry Farm is EAT!
Look at some of these yummy food options!
How cute are these macaroons? The unique themed treats are not only tasty, but also adorable!
Don’t miss the interactive shows below!
Peanuts Celebration Entertainment You Don’t Want To Miss!
It’s Your Life Charlie Brown
The Music Goes ‘Round and Round
Woodstock’s Music Festival
Spike’s Silent Disco
Peanuts Sketch School
Beagle Bonanza
The James Street Trio
Pigpen’s Pig Pen
PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree
Drew really enjoyed Peanut’s Sketch School. He felt like a total pro. Do we have a future cartoonist in the family?
Parents can join in on the fun too!
How adorable are these little pigs? My son asked if he could take one home. NOPE Lol
Awe….Make sure to stop and visit Pigpen’s Pig Pen. Kids love to visit the Livery Stable to visit and say hello to some friendly farm pals. The animals are just soooo sweet!
My son and his primos love Knott’s Berry Farm and we have created so many AMAZING memories throughout the years.
Don’t forget to stop by and check out the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration themed gifts! (The shirts are super cute.)
We look forward to this celebration every year! Take your entire family and create memories of your own!
Last week, my son and I drove to LEGOLAND California for their annual tree lighting ceremony. This year, actress Lacey Chabert kicked off the holiday season in front of the ginormous colorful DUPLO Christmas tree. The beautiful programming was brought by the Hallmark Channel. We absolutely love the park during this time of the year, as it is transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland!
Countdown to Christmas, guests can feel the LEGO cheer from Nov. 20 through January 2, 2022 with live entertainment, festive décor and a LEGO Christmas tree!
Thank you LEGOLAND California for inviting us to your annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. All opinions are my own.
LEGOLAND California is a MUST during the holiday season! The sights, sounds, and the delicious smells of the park are sensational. Drew loves the falling snow, and I enjoy the twinkling lights and holiday park decor.
My favorite part is I get to spend quality mama and son time. Time flys by and he’s growing up so fast, and I am trying to enjoy every minute with him. ~Tears
Sparkling lights trim the buildings in Fun Town as it transforms into a winter wonderland! Guests can revel at the world-famous LEGO Christmas tree, standing 30-feet tall and constructed out of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO bricks. The tree is adorned with more than 400 LEGO ornaments and 11,000 LED lights shining through the winter nights. Guests wanting to snap the perfect holiday card photo can pose with life-size LEGO models of Santa and his reindeer in Fun Town or with their favorite festive costume characters which include LEGO Santa, LEGO Toy Soldier and the LEGO Gingerbread Man.
As the holidays wind down, families can rock into the New Year with LEGO characters Jake and Emily at LEGOLAND California Resort during the annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31. Starting at 6 p.m.,
I hope ya’ll can make it to the park with your families this holiday season. Tickets to the park would also make a great holiday gift!
Happy Holidays from our family to yours! ~Queen Bee Latina
For more Holidays information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).
Knott’s Berry Farm will kick off its 2020 Seasons of Fun with the return of the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration. Guests can step inside the pages of a Charles M. Schulz comic book strip as the PEANUTS Gang take over Knott’s with a celebration that includes new character experiences, themed décor ,animated photo opportunities, deliciously themed food items and playful shows. Weekends starting January 25through March 1, 2020, plus select dates.
PEANUTS Gang inspired decor can be seen throughout the park, and provides the perfect animated backdrop for your fun social media pics. Make sure to use the #KnottsPeanutsCelebration hashtag when you’re at the park!
Disneyland warmly welcomed its first visitors to the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge on Friday, May 31. The widely-anticipated expansion is the largest in the Anaheim park’s history. If you’re one of the lucky few with advanced reservations to the Planet Batuu, Queen Bee Latina has some helpful tips and tricks to help navigate the immersive Galaxy’s Edge.
Prior to June 24–Reservations are Required In addition to Disneyland Park admission, all “travelers” need a reservation to enter Galaxy’s Edge. Each reservation allows guests four hours in Galaxy’s Edge, and guests can enter at a predetermined time when Disneyland Park is open. Reservation blocks typically start at 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm (assuming a normal 8am-12am day at Disneyland).
Online reservations are no longer available, but guests staying at one of Disneyland’s three hotels (until June 23) are able to get one reservation slot during their time of stay. Reservations can have a total of six people, and all legal names must be included on the reservation. Adults 18+ must provide legal identification upon reservation check-in; children under 18 do not require ID.
All with advanced reservations will receive an email (or printout if booking through a Disney resort) with a QR code and a list of names for all the people on the reservation. A print-out of your reservation confirmation is not necessary to check-in at Launch Bay, but you will need to bring it up on your mobile phone.
If you’re staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel, the hotel concierge can point you to a designated Galaxy’s Edge booking room inside your hotel, where a Castmember can confirm your reservation, adjust the spelling of names in your party, and can provide a print-out of your confirmation email with QR code. This service is only available during certain business hours, so please check that with your hotel.
Land Availability Beginning June 24 Beginning June 24, advance reservations are not needed to enter Galaxy’s Edge. Disney is likely proceeding with a FastPass-type reservation system once guests are inside Disneyland Park. Follow the Disney Parks Blog for details when this date approaches.
Checking In on the Day of Your Reservation If you have advanced reservations, guests are able to check-in at Launch Bay in Tomorrowland up to two hours prior to your reservation block. I recommend that you check-in as closely as you can to those two prior hours because there are some reports of check-in going smooth and also of check-in taking a lot of time.
When you arrive at Launch Bay, a Disney Castmember will check to see if you have a reservation by asking you for your reservation confirmation letter. Again, you can either shothem a print-out or a copy of it on your mobile phone. You will then be directed to a line where a Castmember will check that all people on the reservation are present and have the appropriate ID. Please note that the main person on the reservation needs to be present at check-in, no names can be changed at check-in, and all people in your party need to be present at check-in. If some of your party is not able to enter with you, your partial party is still able to enter Galaxy’s Edge as long as the main person on the reservation is present.
At check-in, all guests on the reservation will receive a wristband. These need to be kept on the entire stay inside Galaxy’s Edge. Prior to leaving Launch Bay, make sure every person with the wristband has their QR code scanned by a Castmember. According to Disney, this is needed to “activate” the wristband. Prior to leaving Launch Bay, Castmembers will also inform you of where you are to queue up for entering the land.
Queuing to Enter Galaxy’s Edge As soon as you leave Launch Bay, you should know which entrance you need to queue up at. From personal experience, the 8am reservations typically queue up at the Fantasyland entrance (just past Casey Jr. and Red Rose Tavern), and all later reservations queue up at the Critter Country entrance (just past Hungry Bear Restaurant). There will be a large crowd gathering in those areas as your reservation start time nears, but don’t be discouraged.
It’s up to your party to determine when to queue up for your start time. If your party is turned off by crowds, it’s perfectly acceptable to wait up until 30 minutes prior to get into the queue. If your party is anxious to be first for busy experiences like Savi’s Workshop for Handbuilt Lightsabers or Oga’s Cantina, you may want to be in the queue one to two hours prior.
Castmembers are known to let the queue partially enter Galaxy’s Edge up to 30 minutes prior, but no one will be allowed to enter the land until the reservation start time. When proceeding through the queue, Castmembers will continually check for wristbands, so again, ensure it’s on your wrist for your entire stay.
Experiences with Very Limited Availability The two most popular, but limited experiences are Savi’s Lightsabers and Oga’s Cantina. If you are looking to do both in one day, there is a very slim probability you’ll have the opportunity unless you split up your party. Because both experiences accept only a limited amount of people, it’s best to focus on one and try to get in line for the experience once you enter the land. Savi’s allows less than 20 people in one 30-minute interval to make a handbuilt lightsaber. The cost for one of the land’s most intimate experiences is $200 plus tax per lightsaber. Queen Bee Latina was able to experience this on Opening Day, and has a breakdown of its experience here
Oga’s Cantina is a long awaited experience for Star Wars fans. The opening marks the first public offering of alcohol in Disneyland Park. Oga’s is a family-friendly bar atmosphere with unique drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Three of Galaxy’s Edge’s most coveted souvenirs can be found at Oga’s—a Porg tiki mug, an Endor tiki mug, and a Rancor Beer Flight Board with four “teeth” beer flight cups. The souvenir mugs are only available with the purchase of its respective drink (the Cliff Dweller, the Yub Nub, and beer flight).
Savi’s and Oga’s both have a waitlist that fills rapidly. Use a Disneyland map or the Disneyland app to find each location and safely walk to those areas. In my last experience for Oga’s, prior to being allowed to enter the land, Castmembers informed guests of safely following behind a Castmember with a flag. Those who sped up in front of the Castmember, or unsafely didn’t heed the Castmember’s direction were not allowed to put in a reservation at Oga’s. Once you provide your cell phone number to a Castmember making reservations, they will text you with a return time window, which allows you to explore the rest of Galaxy’s Edge without waiting in a long, unnecessary line.
There aren’t many food options at Oga’s, but try the Oga’s Obsession treat if you want to consume something a little “out of this world.”
Readily-Available Experiences There are several readily-available experiences at Galaxy’s Edge, all in thanks to the reservation window system. Shopping, eating, and riding the new Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run ride can all be done in a four-hour window.
Smugglers Run is first of two rides to open in Galaxy’s Edge, and allows for the opportunity to be a pilot, gunner, or engineer for the majestic Millennium Falcon ship. There is a height restriction, so be sure to check with a Castmember to see if you “youngling” can ride. To ensure you get the “job” you want on this ride, group your friends to either five or six people, as the ride holds six at one time. If you have any in your party that is a video game expert, they will be the best pilot. Every “job” is interactive, as you smuggle precious cargo for the pirate Hondo Ohnaka.
The lines for Smugglers Run were pretty tame during opening weekend. On Day 2, I waited 40 minutes, and on Day 4, I waited five minutes and then walked on for a second ride. You can afford to ride Smugglers Run an hour or so after you enter the land. Try to ride it within your first 2.5 hours, as another large group of “travelers” will start their reservation time at your third hour.
Extend your Adventure with the Play Disney App My favorite feature of Galaxy’s Edge is the ability to extend your personal adventure via the Play Disney app. This app is separate from the Disneyland app, but you can connect your profiles and set up your Star Wars character. There are several locations with hotspots to unlock special features and earn Galactic credits (fictional money). You can also decide to aid either the Resistance (good guys), First Order (bad guys), or the Scoundrels (out for themselves), and each decision you make builds your personal Star Wars adventure.
Be sure to bring backup batteries for your cell phone, or buy a FuelRod battery pack inside Disneyland if you plan to use the Play Disney app. FuelRods are $30 and you can change them out any time you see a kiosk. So far, no FuelRod kiosks have been reported in Galaxy’s Edge.
Shopping There are several shopping opportunities throughout Galaxy’s Edge. Custom items like Savi’s Lightsabers and the build-your-own-droid experience at Droid Depot are the most popular shopping locations in the land. Be sure to check out the Marketplace for fun items including plush, wooden, and interactive toys. The Creatures Stall in the Marketplace is where you’ll find the cutest, yet strangest pets in the galaxy to take home.
Two other locations to shop are Resistance Supply and First Order Cargo, where you can purchase items supporting your favorite side.
Food and Beverages There is a limited food selection at Galaxy’s Edge, so take a look at the menus for each location to see if you want to eat inside the land, or “off-plant” at another location in Disneyland.
Quick-service food locations include Docking Bay 7 and Ronto Roasters. Quick snacks are available at Kat Saka’s Kettle (which I loved!) and the Milk Stand. My favorite treats in the land were the popcorn mix at Kat Saka’s and the Blue Milk made famous by Luke Skywalker in the movie ‘A New Hope.’
If you have picky eaters, it may be best to bring snacks or eat elsewhere.
Water fountains and water bottle fill stations are readily available throughout Galaxy’s Edge. Be sure to check out the fountain area in the Marketplace, as you may find a creature stirring in the water tank above.
PhotoPass Disney didn’t miss any opportunity to provide PhotoPass options inside Galaxy’s Edge. I saw three major areas for photos inside the land, in the Resistance area, First Order area, and in front of the Millennium Falcon. Be sure to take advantage of the great photos Castmembers can take, and ask if you can add a “hologram” to add an extra touch of Disney magic.
There are so many things to see, do, shop for, and eat at Galaxy’s Edge. As the land develops ways to better enhance “travelers’” experiences in the land, things will adjust accordingly. It’s incredible to see the hard work of Disney Imagineering and LucasFilm in person. Enjoy every bit of it, and may the Force be with you!
Vanessa Bañuelos-Dawson is a Disney-loving, nonprofit professional based in Southern California. She contributes to lifestyle blogs when not enjoying the sights, sounds, and shopping at Disneyland. A graduate (B.A. and M.A.) of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film, she’s an avid fan of movies.
My adorable nephew whispered in my ear, “I’m so excited. ” Off we went to Legoland, California. Jack sang the lyrics to “Catchy song” from the LEGO movie 2, while his brother jammed out next to him in the car on our drive up. As we arrived, their little faces lit up. Almost immediately, they ran to Duplo Playground. The updated play area is bright, colorful , and the perfect place where toddlers can let their imaginations roam free.
DUPLO®Playtown includes more than ten whimsical playhouses that feature hands-on activities, slides and interactive elements that encourage kids to use their imagination and creativity while playing. Children can explore a barn, fire station, grocery store, hospital and maze complete with an interactive scarecrow.
The rides were meant for parents (or tias) to bond with their little loves, which made the experience even more memorable.
Kid Power Towers stands tall in the middle of DUPLO®Playtown – kids and parents alike can ride to the top of one of three towers to get an incredible view of the entire Park and enjoy a thrilling “free-fall” down to the bottom.
The boys and I pretended to be nurses, train conductors, gardeners, and artists. They lived in their own little worlds- and it was lovely. As I took pictures of them, I realized I would have to bring them to Legoland more often, because they offered so many toddler friendly stuff things to do! And the memories? Priceless–
The new area is a great option for families with toddlers and the perfect place to let younger children play and experience their first theme park ride on the LEGOLAND®Express Train Ride.
Your little ones will love the new and improved Duplo playground!
The holidays have arrived and my kiddos are counting down the days to winter break!
Knott’s definitely knows how to put the Merry in Christmas, and there is just so many incredible things to do during this joyous celebration. It was a magical experience to see how our beloved theme park has transformed into a winter wonderland. Merry Farm is opennow through January 6th, and is a great spot to visit during the holiday season with your entire family.
Spend the most wonderful time of the year with your family at Knott’s Merry Farm enjoying thrilling attractions, live entertainment, a Christmas crafts fair, festive food, lavish holiday decorations, and nightly snow in Ghost Town.
Here’s a holiday guide to help you enjoy your visit to Knott’s Merry Farm to the fullest!
Thank you Knott’s Berry Farm for inviting my family to Merry Farm. All Opinions are my own.
1. Take a stroll in the park and enjoy the holiday decorations!
As you walk into the park the streets and buildings are covered in lights. It’s remarkable!
2. Stop At Wilderness Dance Hall For a Treat and a Picture with Santa
Santa’s warm cookies and milk are always a special treat during the holidays… Indulge in one-of-kind seasonal treats like mouthwatering pastries, exquisite chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, seasonal craft beers, gourmet hot chocolate with marshmallows and hot spiced holiday wine, plus much more.
Don’t forget to visit Santa and take a pic!
One of my favorite things to do is EAT at the park. Check out the holiday treats
3. Enjoy A Delicious Holiday Treat
One of my favorite things to do is EAT during Merry Farm! Here is a photo recap of some tasty treats I tried at our media preview night.
What?! Yes… Tamales are now available at Knott’s during Merry Farm. ¡Que rico!
Guests of all ages can embrace the joy of Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm, with classic shows like the Holiday Ice Show featuring Snoopy, the Peanuts Gang and a cast of world class ice skaters, the nightly tree lighting ceremony and The Christmas Carol. Plus stroll through the merry streets of Calico for unique seasonal treats, Santa’s Christmas Cabin, traditional live Christmas Carolers, a Christmas Crafts Village, an enchanting Snow and Glow show with nightly falling snow, and so much more.
Here is the official show schedule!
5. Go to the Calico Tree Lighting Ceremony Located in Calico Park
The Calico Tree Lighting Ceremony is a memorable experience. Christmas carolers invited the audience to sing along to Jingle Bells and other holiday favorites…
6. Head to Ghost Town For Some Holiday Shopping
I found some unique gifts at Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village and fell in love with these adorable Christmas Tree ornaments.
Ghost Town transforms into a shopping wonderland filled with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts. Can’t-miss highlights of the Village include artist demonstrations of chainsaw wood carving and elegant glass blowing.
7. Let It Snow In Ghost Town!
Every night during Merry Farm, when the sun sets on the Farm, the buildings and paths in Ghost Town’s Main Street and School House Road are filled with glow and snow! Thousands of sparkling lights dance to the beat of Christmas music while snow gently falls in this spectacular one-of-a-kind moment.
In between the holiday shows get on the rides, enjoy some holiday treats, and enjoy the park to the fullest! I hope you enjoy your time at Knott’s Merry Farm as much as we do…
Happy Holidays to you and your family! XO
Queen Bee Latina
The perfect stocking stuffer is now on-sale!
The perfect stocking stuffer is now on-sale. A new 2019 Season Pass includes one free visit toenjoy Merry Farm in 2018, unlimited visits in 2019 with no blackout dates, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2019 to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2019 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Now at the lowest price of the year, Regular Season Passes start at just $95.00 or eight easy payments of $10.00 after initial payment and Gold Season Passes are $115.00 or eight payments of just $12.00 after initial payment. These offers endJanuary 6, 2019. Applicable taxes and fees apply online. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.
This weekend my family will be heading to Legoland California for a spooktacular partay! It’s our first time attending Brick-or-Treat, and my little guy could not be more ecstatic. Halloween can be a bit be hard on a little kids. There’s the costumes, loads of candy which is fun, but there’s also the spooky chilling stuff that can be a bit much for little ones… YIKES
I am always looking for kid friendly Halloween activities, ones that my little guy can participate in and not be too freaked out. So follow along with us this Saturday evening October 20th on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @queenbeelatina at LEGOLAND
Disclosure: Thank you LEGOLAND for inviting us to Brick-or-Treat. All Opinions are my own.
Brick-or-TreatPartyNights, presented by Disguise Costumes, is back and filled with sweeter treats, exciting entertainment and not-so-spooky thrills! Every Saturday night (Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27) at 5 p.m., LEGOLAND California transforms into the ultimate family Halloweenparty featuring the popular Ghost Cruise ride, new entertainment shows, a new pop-badge challenge, building activities, live music and special live entertainers throughout the Park. Plus, bonus treat stations inside SEA LIFE® aquarium and live entertainment at LEGOLAND® Hotel and the new LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. Visitwww.BRICKORTREAT.com or call 760-918-5346 for more information.
Photo credit to Legoland
Don’t miss candy, decorations and your fishy friends at SEA LIFE® Aquarium included with your Party Nights ticket!
Photo credit to Legoland
Park goers will experience loads of fun at Brick-or-Treat! (we seriously can’t wait)
Don’t miss:
Live entertainment + new shows!
Character Meet and Greets
Costume Contest: Group, Heroes and Villians, and LEGO®
Treat stations with more than 1 million pieces of candy and Clif Kid Treats*
Heartlake City Fall Festival with Pumpkin Patch Build and craft time with the LEGO Friends
Annual Passes are the best way to enjoy an awesome year at LEGOLAND California Resort and for a limited time buy 3 Merlin Annual Passes and receive 1 FREE!
Last weekend my family headed to Knott’s Spooky Farm to enjoy a spooktacular day at one of our favorite theme parks. Halloween can overwhelming and bit be hard on a little kids. There’s the costumes, loads of candy which are fun, but there’s also the ghastly gory stuff that can be a bit much for little ones. Not fun, especially for sensitive children…
Every year when Halloween rolls around, my son old feels completely left out of the Halloween loop, and he feels limited to the events he can participate in. They are just too spooky for him and or not age appropriate. Oh and the sadness he experiences when mom and his older sisters head to Knott’s Scary Farm…
I am always looking for kid friendly Halloween activities that my son can participate in, that won’t end with him sleeping in my bed or waking us up with a nightmare. I don’t want him to miss out on the spooky fun, and I want all my kiddos to have an awesome Halloween experience!
We hit some pretty awesome spots in the theme park that I want to share with you!
Thank you Knott’s Berry Farm for Inviting my family to #KnottsSpookyFarm. All opinions are my own.
Knott’s Berry Farm offers a daytime non-scary event of cheer rather than fear with activities all geared for young kids ages 3-11. Both children and parents LOVE Knott’s Spooky Farm, and the admission is included when you purchase your Knott’s Berry Farm entry. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
1. Timber Mountain Log Ride
Oooh!
The Timber Mountain Log Ride (my personal favorite), converts into the Halloween Hootenanny. Knott’s has added a new friendly twist to this awesome ride. Every year the citizens of the Timber Mountain invite the creatures that live out in the woods and caverns of the area to join them as they celebrate the season at the Halloween Hootenanny.
These ghoulish gals were super friendly and photo ready!
2. Trick-or-Treating
My cute panda bear got his candy fix in Ghost Town! Kids ages 3-11 can participate in Trick-or-Treating throughout Ghost Town, and interact with spooky but friendly Shopkeepers.
3. Costume Contest
Do you like to BOO-gie?
Head on to Camp Snoopy Theater to show off your best Halloween costume at the Peanuts Costume Contest and afterwards, join your favorite Peanuts characters in a fun Peanuts Dance Party!
4. Creepy Critters of Calico
New this year!
Stanley Scarecrow has opened the Livery Stable for guests to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico.
“La Catrina” greats parks guest in Fiesta Village.
5. Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
In Fiesta Village, join the Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in the Fiesta Stage area. The themed area offers a walk through village filled with photo ops, educational activities and face paintings ( for a nominal fee). I love to see all the colorful calaveras (skulls) in the gift shop…
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
6. The Monsters Are Coming Show
Families can watch the Peanuts Gang in “The Monsters Are Coming, Charlie Brown,” where guests can sing and dancing along to classic Halloween music…So much fun!
7. Pumpkin Patch
Decorate your own pumpkin in Calico Park. Children can participate for a small fee. My son really enjoyed this activity!
8. A Trip To Camp Spooky on The Grand Sierra Railroad
The Grand Sierra Railroad in Camp Snoopy transforms to a one-of-a-kind experience which takes riderson an adventure, along with the Peanuts Gang, to Camp Spooky with added special Halloween theming effects.
Knott’s Spooky Farm is wonderful for little ones and mom approved … Don’t miss out on the fun!
Don’t forget to pick up your Knott’s Spooky Farm T-Shirt!
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM SEASON PASS BENEFITS
A Knott’s Berry Farm Season Pass pays for itself in less than 2 visits,* making it the best value in Southern California. At Knott’s Berry Farm, we make fun easy! 2019 Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passes include unlimited visits during the 2019 season with no blackout days and special discounts on food & merchandise, hotel stays, and Knott’s Scary Farm.
If so, you need to head to Knott’s Berry Farm to experience their newest ride, HangTime!
In celebration of the new ride, last week I headed Knott’s to celebrate the new rollercoaster’s debut. It was a HangTime preview night and beach themed shindig! This new ride is the first and only dive coaster in Cali. HangTime towers 150 feet over the Boardwalk area showcasing a beyond vertical drop that is the steepest in California, gravity-defying inversions, and mid-air suspensions. GULP… Yes it’s pretty insane. This new ride is NOW open to park guests!
I looked up at the ride and thought, am I actually going to do this? Then I figured, what the heck… YOLO! ( you only live once)
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
For those of you that enjoy a thrill ride, your are definitely in for a treat!
About HangTime
HangTime will send riders up a vertical lift hill into a 15-story 96-degree drop-the steepest drop in California. The coaster’s train will come to a halt once the highest peak is reached, and will leave riders suspended at the crest for several seconds staring downward at a 60-degree angle, giving the illusion of a disappearing track. Then the train will suddenly descend in a beyond-vertical drop, through 2,189 feet of steel track and five gravity-defying inversion. HangTime will be only the second rollercoaster in the Western Hemisphere to feature a negative-g stall loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating.
The new HangTime ride looks spectacular at night!
The party was HangTime beach themed with live band playing Beach Boy’s tunes, and beach balls being tossed around the park … Knott’s Berry Farm definitely knows how to throw a party!
These deviled eggs were decorated with colorful edible flowers. They were almost too pretty to eat!
Guests can experience an entire season of fun including the thrill of HangTime with a 2018 Knott’s Season Pass, on sale now at the best price of the year. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and the newly expanded Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Regular passes are just $92 or nine easy payments of $10.22 and Gold Season Passes are $110 or nine payments of just $12.22. These offers end October 29, 2017. Applicable taxes and fees apply online. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.
“Hey kids…Look at your mom, she’s a daredevil!”
Are you brave enough to ride HangTime? If so, share you experience by using the #KnottsHangTime hashtag on Social Media.
2. Trick-or-Treating 
