Category: Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm to Reinstate Chaperone Policy

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm will reinstate a chaperone policy this weekend, requiring visitors aged 15 and younger to be accompanied by an adult. The park imposed a chaperone policy last summer in response to a melee that erupted among teens at the park in July. That policy, which applied to people aged 17 and…


Fun Easter Activities in Orange County This Season

Buena Park Spring Extravaganza Bring the family for a scrumptious pancake breakfast followed by loads of activities for children, including a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, train rides, games, and much more. Henry Boisseranc Park at 7520 Dale St., Buena Park. April 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, visit…


National Boysenberry Day Celebrated at Knott’s Berry Farm Annual Festival

BUENA PARK, Calif.—“Do you want me to get a picture of you kissing this giant Boysenberry?” a man jokingly asked a Knott’s Berry Farm park-goer over the sounds of people joyfully screaming from an overhead rollercoaster. “Do it, this thing is huge!” In celebration of National Boysenberry Day on April 3, the Knott’s Berry Farm…


Knott’s Berry Farm to Hire 2,500 Seasonal Employees

Knott’s Berry Farm is planning on hiring 2,500 employees for the spring and summer seaons during an upcoming hiring fair, officials announced Feb. 6. The fair will run from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, with interviews daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open positions include ride operators, food and beverage workers, lifeguards for their…


Knott’s Berry Farm Loosens Chaperone Policy

Minors can now enjoy chaperone-free admission every day except Saturday at Knott’s Berry Farm after the theme park announced it was loosening its policy Dec. 7. The policy change is “based on the positive trends resulting from the current chaperone policy and improved security protocols,” the Buena Park theme park officials wrote on Twitter on…


A Day at Family-Friendly Knott’s Berry Farm

On a sunny October day, Knott’s Berry Farm—currently transformed into “Knott’s Spooky Farm”—reminded us why it remains a family-friendly destination. In the Calico Ghost Town, costumed children collected sweets at trick-or-treat stations. Friendly ghouls mingled with families and gladly posed for photos. In America’s original theme park, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everyone seemed happy….


Knott’s Berry Farm Allows Some Chaperones Free Entry for Halloween Event

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm updated its chaperone policy Sept. 28 for the park’s popular Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween event, allowing those 21 and over to chaperone up to five guests age 17 and younger instead of four and providing free entry for chaperones who accompany five minors. The new rules go into effect Sept….


Knott’s Berry Farm Extends Chaperone Policy to Halloween Event

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm is extending its new chaperone policy for guests 17 and younger to all nights of its popular Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween event, which runs on select nights from Sept. 22 to Oct. 31. The policy was put in place in July following a brawl among teenagers that caused the park to…


Knott’s Berry Farm Adds 3rd Day to Chaperone Policy

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm officials Tuesday announced the expansion of their policy regarding chaperones for youths in light of a recent brawl among teenagers at the theme park. Previously, the theme park required all guests 17 and younger to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone on Fridays and Saturdays, but now the theme park…


Knott’s Berry Farm Announces ‘Chaperone Policy’ Following Teen Fights

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Responding to a brawl among teenagers that forced the park to close early July 16 night, Knott’s Berry Farm announced July 20 a “chaperone policy” that will require all guests aged 17 or under to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone throughout their visit to the park on Fridays and Saturdays. Any teens…