The multi-weekend celebration features new Peanuts-inspired comic strip photo ops, a brand new stage show, a Peanuts football exhibit, plenty of new Peanuts-inspired food items and festive park-wide decor, weekends starting January 25-March 1
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 including a brand new stage show, “Happiness Is.” The Peanuts-themed celebration will take place on weekends January 25-March 1, plus select date. 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 includes interactive character experiences, new festive Peanuts inspired decor, vibrant comic strip photo opportunities including a never-before-seen photo backdrop in Camp Snoopy, live shows, festive merchandise and all-new themed seasonal food offerings.
The celebration features plenty of surprises hidden around every corner. One-of-a-kind photo opportunities will be available throughout the park allowing guests to step inside a Peanuts comic strip for a unique and shareable memory. The vibrant decor include full-size comic strip props like Charlie Brown’s kites and his renowned thought bubbles which will adorn the park’s pathways. Guests will have the chance to meet with the beloved Peanuts characters throughout the day as the characters appear at unexpected locations for personal interactions.
At the Calico Mine Stage, the Peanuts characters will be debuting a brand new musical surprise for guests. During the day join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty and Linus in “Happiness Is,” along with their friends as they play, dance, sing and laugh through a medley of popular songs about fun, laughter and the true bonds of friendship. The new show teaches a lesson of self-discovery, being proud of friends and the differences that make everyone special. At nightfall, the stage will transform into a musical extravaganza 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.
In Fiesta Village guests will uncover an experience that is guaranteed to make everyone dance with, “Discoteca de Silencio,” also known as a silent disco. The fun will begin with guests strapping on a set of headphones and enjoying some upbeat tunes. the party will be hosted by Snoopy’s brother Spike. It is the most fun guests can experience while being quiet.
Camp Snoopy Theater hosts the “Space Beagle” show featuring Charlie Brown and Lucy, as the world’s most famous beagle becomes the first dog on the moon. It is out of this world fun for the whole family. Also in Camp Snoopy, the Grand Sierra Railroad invites kids to celebrate with the Peanuts Gang as they head to the Beagle Bonanza in this fun ride overlay.
The Peanuts-inspired festivities will also be offered 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 how to draw the perfect Peanuts masterpiece. At Calico’s Town Hall, a new family-friendly, inspired Peanuts exhibit will be open for guests to experience. Organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, the “Pigskin Peanuts Exhibit” chronicles the enduring cultural legacy of the Peanuts characters through its football-themed storylines. It also traces the origins of the most iconic Peanuts gag, Lucy pulling away the football from Charlie Brown.
Franklin and Linus are on a Western escapade as they transform into cowboys in the “Peanuts Cowboy Jamboree” at Calico Park. The boys are looking to challenge guests with some of the rootinest, tootinest games in Calico. Also in Ghost Town, everyone’s favorite messy pal, Pigpen, will be joining the rest of the Peanuts Gang as he hosts a special meet up at the Livery Stables with some of his favorite animal friends. The celebration also adds a special overlay to one of the park’s tallest attractions. Sky Cabin will be donning a festive overly as an homage to the smallest member of the Peanuts Gang by transforming into Woodstock’s Bird’s-Eye View. Guests will be seated on Woodstock’s nest as the lovable yellow bird takes those aboard on a breathtaking journey above the entire Peanuts celebration.
On Sunday, February 2, Knott’s will be celebrating good ol’ Charlie Brown during the Knott’s Peanuts celebration. For Charlie Brown Day the park will invite guests to show some love to everyone’s favorite blockhead, Charlie Brown, by hosting the largest gathering of Charlie Browns in one picture. To show Charlie just how special he is, attendees will be encouraged to pay homage to Charlie Brown by sporting his signature bright yellow zig-zag striped tee, black shorts, and red baseball cap outfit. At a designated time all guests dressed as Charlie Brown will be invited to gather at the Calico Mine stage for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity as a crowd of Charlie Browns poses alongside the boy of the hour.
