mini-review & info: Knott's Merry Farm (& Toys for Tots promotion)

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[Mary Jo]

Thank you!

I usually go to the crafts fair there, but missed it last year. I think you have to pay full price, right? We used the toy to get in the park so we could go to the fair. I like going, but don't want to pay full price to the park so I can shop.

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[Mary Jo]

I actually looked it up (like I'm supposed to, lol). We had gone on a weekend, and that is why we paid via Toys for Tots.

I'm going tomorrow to the Crafts Fair at Knotts, and might take in Snoopy's Ice Skating show. It's supposed to be clear during the day, so looking forward to it. :)

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[Mary Jo]

Thanks, Perlster. I'm going there again this year, so looking forward to it. I love Knotts Merry Farm. :)

[MotoXPrincess99]

My mom and I are planning to go Dec. 11th. Mostly for the Craft Fair so if it's crowded it won't bother us too much.

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[Toraliina]

Yay! looks like i'll be able to enjoy this then. Will be there sometime between Dec 5-9. I don't see it on their website yet but will certainly be keeping an eye out. thanks!

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[cyclenut]

Great thread!

I wanted to add one more thing. Knott's on Thanksgiving is a great alternative to the more traditional meal at home. Knott's has a great Thanksgiving buffet dinner that is actually available all day. Reservations required. Once you buy the buffet then you have an option of purchasing discount tickets. Thanksgiving day is the official kickoff of the Christmas season at Knott's Merry Farm with the first tree lighting on the Calico stage and Spirit of the Season parade that day.

We'll be enjoying Thanksgiving at Knott's again this year after taking a few years away and are really looking forward to it!

The parade is getting better every year and I expect it will improve again this year.

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UPDATE:
The parade route will be different this year. They are starting from the same gate by the birdcage theater and will move past the crafters village and turn left at the Calico stage. It will go around the large foutain and then turn under the bridge of the Charrles Shultz Theater. It will then cross the train tracks where it will then head to the right to go back stage near the Western Avenue entrance.