Knott’s Soak City Waterpark

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark

By Erin
Knott's Soak City

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark reopens its gates for another wet and wild summer during its longest season yet, on select dates through September 18th. Catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family.

Relax in the one‑third‑mile Sunset River. This is where you can find me spending most of my time at. On this classic lazy river, you can nestle down into a colorful, cushy inner tube, put your shades on, lie back and let the gentle current do all the work of advancing you down and around the river. You’ll meander down the 1,780-foot long waterway to a destination of pure relaxation and enjoy some delightful scenery along the way. Sunset River is an excellent way for everyone in the family to cool off and chill out.

For the kids there’s a super fun three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 interactive water guns, nozzles, faucets, sprayers and other interactive surprises. Exclusively for tomorrow’s surfers, the Beach House offers three stories of hands-on water fun. And beware! Every five minutes the water bucket unloads 500 gallons of water on anyone below!

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Knott’s Spooky Farm Celebrates the Halloween Season

Knott’s Spooky Farm Celebrates the Halloween Season

By Erin
*We were given media tickets to go and enjoy Knott’s Spooky Farm for purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions reman my own*
Knott's Spooky Farm at Knott's

Knott’s Spooky Farm is here and it’s time to enjoy the spooktacular Halloween season! This family-friendly Halloween celebration is geared for kids ages 3-11. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and wicked fun around every corner. The fall Season of Fun offers Halloween-themed activities that celebrate the season, including trick-or-treating, a line-up of original shows, pumpkin decorating and the brand-new Calico Carnival Costume Cavalcade. In Ghost Town, little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk. Knott’s Spooky Farm takes place on weekends through October 31st.

We took my niece to Spooky Farm for the first time and she had a blast! She has never gotten to go on rides yet since all the parks were closed the past year and change. Needless to say she LOVED it and now wants to go on ALL the rides.

You can find Charlie Brown, his best friend Snoopy and the beloved PEANUTS Gang celebrating the spooky holiday with their own Halloween costumes at special meet & greets and fun photo encounters throughout Camp Snoopy. Kids ages 3 -11 can participate in a memorable trick-or- treating experience available along Ghost Town’s Main Street and Schoolhouse Road. During trick-or-treating, kids will interact with an array of spooky but friendly shopkeepers as little ones have the opportunity to show off their festive Halloween costumes. In Ghost Town, Stanley Scarecrow has opened the Livery Stable for guests of all ages to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico.

It was my niece’s first time trick-or-treating, she caught on fast. She wanted to go up to everyone afterwards for more trick-or-treating. At the schoolhouse she was so sweet, she wanted to share her candy with the teacher! But of course… NO EATING is allowed in class! lol *She had a super cute Super Woman costume, but it was very hot out that day, so she didn’t want to wear it.*

Whimsical jack-o-lanterns surround Calico Park as it changes into an enchanting Pumpkin Patch location for families to enjoy the atmosphere of the season with photo ops and crafters. Miniature pumpkins or Halloween cookies can be decorated for a nominal fee. Linus can be spotted at the pumpkin patch, helping little ones pick out their very own perfect pumpkin. Gals and ghouls are in for a treat as new fun Halloween-themed shows are in store with the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Show at Birdcage Theatre. These peculiar puppeteers will amaze all with a spooky puppet show.

At Camp Snoopy, families can hop aboard the Grand Sierra Railroad, joining Linus in the Pumpkin Patch as he and Sally await the arrival of The Great Pumpkin because Halloween isn’t complete without this timeless tale from the Peanuts Gang. Additionally, The Camp Snoopy Theater is debuting the Great Pumpkin Palooza show, where you’ll get more than a rock as you join Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang for a high-energy music tribute to the best holiday ever, Halloween.

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Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival

Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival

By Erin

*I was invited to the Taste of Boysenberry Festival for purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions remain my own*

Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival is celebrating the tastiest season of all. While theme park rides remain closed until May 2nd, guests will have the opportunity to wander through the park and try over 80 deliciously inspired boysenberry savory foods, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry.

During Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival, socially distanced guests will have the option of over 80 unique food and drink items offered on the tasting card. Each adult tasting card is $45 and includes 5 tastings of your choice.

Each item can be found at several tasting booths scattered throughout the park. Check out some of the delicious eats we were able to try.

1) Salmon and Orzo Salad with Boysenberries on Spinach

2) Frozen Boysenberry Mai Tai

3) Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese

4) Fun Bun with a Boysenberry Glaze

5) Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, a Lemon Drizzle, and white chocolate sprinkles

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