Knott's Scary Farm
Haunted attraction · Buena Park · California
Southern California's original theme-park haunt hands Knott's Berry Farm over to 10 mazes and 5 scare zones on select nights, with hundreds of monsters loose across the midways after dark. The 2026 run goes September 17 through October 31.
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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28
Color builds from November 15 · mostly bare by December 20
Sampled at Knott's Scary Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (26 m) rather than a regional average.
74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Knott's Scary Farm
The color window runs about 20 days, holding until around December 5. Against California overall, that is 10 days later. The 85 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
Figure about 20 mi from Los Angeles.
Knott's Scary Farm on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of California, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Knott's Scary Farm open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Oct 31. Select nights. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Knott's Scary Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 15 and is mostly bare by December 20.
- How do I get to Knott's Scary Farm?
- Knott's Scary Farm is in Buena Park. The closest city is Los Angeles, about 20 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.
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