Do you need an adult with you at Knotts Scary Farm?

Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Scary Farm and Soak City Waterpark ticket and season passholders.



Yes, you may need an adult with you at Knott's Scary Farm due to the Chaperone Policy that was implemented and refined between 2022 and 2026. Under this policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted to the park. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the gate and is required to stay with their party inside the park for the entire duration of the visit. One chaperone can accompany a maximum of ten minors. This policy was introduced to curb unruly behavior and ensure a safe, family-friendly (albeit terrifying) atmosphere during the popular Halloween event. If a minor is found in the park without their chaperone, they are subject to immediate ejection without a refund. For those aged 16 and older, no chaperone is required, though the park still maintains a strict code of conduct and may implement temporary security measures, such as bag checks and metal detectors, to ensure the safety of all "haunt" enthusiasts.

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Knott's Berry Farm's chaperone policy goes into effect after multiple teen fights. Effective Friday all guests 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21-years-old.

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Knott's is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old.

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Children/Teens - Notice to Parents & Guardians In addition to our chaperone policy, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

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Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Scary Farm and Soak City Waterpark ticket and season passholders.

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For the convenience of all our guests, smoking of any kind, including vapor and e-cigarettes, is only permitted in the designated smoking area near the park's main entrance.

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Due to rider restraint requirements, guests of exceptional size may not be accommodated on some of our attractions. This may apply, but not be limited to, guests who exceed 6' 2 or those who exceed 250 pounds (some attractions may have lower weight restrictions), have a 46 waistline or 54 chest.

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Chaperones are defined as anyone over 21 years old and minors are anyone under 17 years old. For Knott's Scary Farm only, any chaperone who accompanies five paid minors will receive a complimentary park ticket, valid only on the same night of visit.

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As part of that commitment, we are implementing a chaperone policy beginning Saturday, April 22, 2023. Under this policy, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to or remain in the park after 4:00 p.m. local time to close.

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“How old to you have to be to have a Knott's pass And does one pass only valid for one person or more?” You start paying for their pass at age 3, 3-11 years of age are at a discount. Passes are individual, not for multiple users.

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One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than ten (10) guests ages 15 or younger per day. In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay.

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Is there a dress code? Costumes, masks and face painting are not allowed to ensure that there is no confusion between the Knott's Scary Farm monster actors and guests.

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Knott's Scary Farm is the most terrifying Halloween event of the SoCal theme park Halloween season. The Knott's Berry Farm Halloween Haunt was the original theme park Halloween event in the early 1970s that launched them all.

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Knott's Spooky Farm takes place during the day for light Halloween fun, but once night falls, the park turns into Knott's Scary Farm, where your fears are put to the test. In celebration of Knott's Scary Farm's 50th anniversary, they have some new frightful and delightful mazes to get lost in.

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Knott's Berry Farm is moving toward all cashless payments throughout the park. Simply swipe or tap your credit card, debit card, or smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay where you would normally use cash. For more details, visit our Cashless page. Gift cards are available for purchase at Guest Services or online.

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