Student & Youth Groups
Thrills, Fun and Yes, Learning Too
At Knott’s Berry Farm, we specialize in giving young people a mind-building, mind-blowing escape from the normal day-to-day. Our educational programs and performance opportunities are creative, fun, and insightful. Our rides and coasters deliver the thrills that bring everyone together and the memories students won’t soon forget.
Grad Nite
May 15 & May 22, 2025
Grad Nite is the perfect way to celebrate your graduating middle or high school students with a night filled with thrills, dance parties and everything Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Meal and Drink Options
Grad Nite
May 15 & May 22, 2025
Grad Nite is the perfect way to celebrate your graduating middle or high school students with a night filled with thrills, dance parties and everything Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Planning Guide
Make planning a breeze! Download our Planning Guide to learn about our programs, meal and drink options, and a helpful checklist to plan your next group trip to the park.
We’re Cashless
For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee.
Unless otherwise noted, all ticket orders (admission and meal/drink add-ons) must be received 14 days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable. No rain checks are offered.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups of 100+ or who ordered via order form will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and manage your group ticket order. Otherwise, they will be sent to you directly.
Payments can be received via school or organizational checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover cards. Checks should be made payable to Knott's Berry Farm. Purchase orders are not accepted. All school checks will be processed through Knott's Berry Farm finance department for approval. If declined, another method of payment will be requested.
For more information, view our Youth Information Packet.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee. For more information, please visit https://www.knotts.com/cashless.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 10 admission tickets purchased. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that season passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets. For our full chaperone policy, please visit https://www.knotts.com/code-of-conduct.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs to include food allergies and baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
Bus/motor coach parking is $35 per bus. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.
We are proud partners of the Student & Youth Travel Association, SYTA. Visit syta.org to find transportation resources near you.