It’s the Merriest–and the yummiest–time of the year at Knott’s Berry Farm!  The limited time holiday foods are some of my favorites, especially since I have a soft spot for anything that is Thanksgiving Dinner themed!  They have expanded the offerings for 2021 and many of the items are meal plan eligible! Upon entry, you can scan the sign to get the Merry Farm Event Guide conveniently on your phone.  Merry Farm happens daily from November 19 through January 2 with select days featuring special holiday entertainment.  Food and treats are available every day inside and outs ..read more

That’s right.  You you read it.  You can get into Knott’s Berry Farm for FREE on select days to experience the Christmas Crafts Village in Ghost Town.  This is one of the best kept secrets and it’s actually how I first started visiting Knott’s 5 years ago before I had a pass.  The dates for FREE Ghost Town Admission for 2021 are Monday, Nov. 29 – Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 and Monday, Dec. 6 – Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. The Christmas Crafts Village is a shopping wonderland where local artisans sell their unique gifts in pop up kiosks in the Ghost Town section of Knott’s Berry Far ..read more

Segerstrom Center for the Arts – American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker – Hee Seo, Cory Stearns – Photo by Doug Gifford It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa! A magical roster of international music, dance, legendary recording artists and family holiday cheer makes for a most remarkable holiday season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Celebrate all month long beginning (December 3 &10) with holiday movies outside on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, Elf and The Nightmare Before Christmas.  Fr ..read more

Courage leads the way for Disney’s most adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big skates into the Southland this holiday season playing Anaheim, Los Angeles, Ontario and Long Beach from December 8th – January 2nd.  Dream Big features favorite Disney friends such as Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana, Elsa, Belle, Genie, and more highlighting all the magic and adventure of Disney’s tales through world-class figure skating. Audiences will be transported to exciting worlds where heroes of every kind seek to fulfill their dreams at a live experience families will never forget! J ..read more

For the First Time, Angel Stadium to host a dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience Nov. 19 through Dec. 26! This holiday season will be brighter, bolder and more colorful as the Angel Stadium parking lot is transformed into a vibrant drive-through, holiday themed light display starting Friday, November 19 through Sunday, December 26. Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy the tour’s brand-new displays including Prehistoric Christmas, Big Foot Monster Trucks and the Snow Flurry Tunnel, as well as Magic of Lights favorites including the 12 Days of Christmas, To ..read more

Spooky season is upon us at Knott’s Berry Farm! There are two distinct events for Halloween: Knott’s Spooky Farm is the family friendly daytime experience (included with park admission), not to be confused with Knott’s Scary Farm (aka Haunt) which is the nighttime scare event suited for ages 13 and up (additional ticket required). The good news is that the seasonal Halloween food items will be available 7 days a week during all park opening hours! It’s also important to note that meal plans are not valid during Haunt (but the drink plan is!). Specialty foods will hit Knott’s Berry Farm ..read more

If you’re like me, the ease and delicious smells from the ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens always draws me in. I have these beautiful visions in my head of my family sitting around the dinner table, sharing about their day over a warm meal that I definitely did not make. It always so happens that I always have leftover chicken for days since these rotisserie chickens seem to be never ending. They are the gift that keeps on giving since I have two easy recipes for you that will result with no chicken part left behind! Chicken Salad on Focaccia I got this recipe from Ralph’s (which is incidenta ..read more

Knott’s Berry Farm 2022 Season Passes have already been released!  This means you can get in for the remainder of 2021 (through December 17) AND the entire 2022 year for just one low price!  2022 Season Passes have just be released for sale on the Knott’s Berry Farm Website.  Did you know that passes are only valid per calendar year, and they get MORE EXPENSIVE as the year goes on?  But did you also know that if you buy a 2022 pass, you can still get in to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2021 for CHEAPER than if you were to buy a pass for this year?  Since I am an official Knot ..read more

Celebrate Summertime at Universal Studios Hollywood! Universal Studios invited us to visit and gave us Xpress Lane passes to experience the new rides and attractions. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! On the top of everyone’s “must-do” list is the new The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! ride! Located on the upper level right across from Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. This is a family friendly dark ride featuring the furry friends from Illumination’s The Secret Life of Pets films. There are no scary scenes and it is not in 3D (which is great f ..read more

Mark your calendars and start your engines, because the Mattel Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive Thru Experience is happening at the Ontario Toyata Arena through January 3! Thank you Mattel for inviting us to check out this event for free. Journey into a one-of-a-kind, contactless experience where the world of Hot Wheels comes to life right outside your windows! Drive through this LARGER THAN LIFE showcase of everyone’s favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, specialty Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends vehicles, robots and more! EVERY ticket purchase includes a Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack and one FREE digital ..read more