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Engineering Day

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Engineering Day

2026 Program Dates Coming Soon

This year, Knott’s Berry Farm partners with the Columbia Memorial Space Center and Garner Holt Education Through Imagination for an interactive event tailored for kids and teens eager to explore the fascinating world of engineering.

The Columbia Memorial Space Center is a space museum and hands-on STEM learning center located in Downey, CA. Its mission is to ignite a community of critical and creative thinkers through engaging programs, world-class exhibits, and unique events. The Center strives to be the most accessible STEM opportunity in Southern California.

Inspired by the work of Garner Holt Productions Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of theme park animatronics, Garner Holt Education Through Imagination provides essential pathways and transformative opportunities for creativity, innovation, skill development and entrepreneurship designed to embolden the imaginations of students of all ages, diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Join us at Engineering Day for an unforgettable experience that combines education with the adrenaline-pumping thrill of roller coasters.

Engineering Day Activities

  • Mini Songbird Challenge: Students will build, program, and figure out their animatronic bird to present to a panel of judges on Engineering Day. Your team must pre-register for this activity. Register below.
  • Hands-on SPARK-E Station: Students can program and create their own show with an industry-standard animatronic. This activity will take place on-site.
  • Brushtronic Bugs: Students will create a bug that can move around a tabletop with the provided materials. This activity will take place onsite.

Engineering Day Schedule

  • 10:30 AM – Rocket drop-off at California Park Pavilion
  • 11:00 AM – Park opens
  • 11:00 AM – Garner Holt Songbird drop-off at Boardwalk Ballroom
  • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Activities at the Boardwalk Ballroom
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Presentation at Walter Knott Theater
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Garner Holt Songbird Awards at Boardwalk Ballroom
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Rocket launch at California Park Pavilion
  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Rocket Awards at California Park Pavilion
  • 2:30 PM – Free time in the park
  • 6:00 PM – Park closure
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    Meal & Drink Options

    • Students enjoying a catered meal at an amusement park.

      Catered Meal

      Knott's Berry Farm offers delicious meals created with students in mind. This is a great way for your group to eat together in our beautiful Event Center Pavilions. All of our all-you-can-eat student meal selections include potato chips, cookies and unlimited fountain beverages.

    • Guests using a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine.

      All-Day Drinks

      All day long, guests just show their wristbands where Coca‑Cola® beverages are sold to get their fill of ice‑cold refreshment!

    • A chicken tender and fries basket.

      All-Day Dining

      With this meal plan your students can get an entrée and a side every 90 minutes, all day long at participating park locations. Upgrade to Premium All-Day Dining and get All-Day Drinks and a snack.

    • A hamburger with toppings and French fries.

      Single Meal Deal

      This is a meal voucher that includes an entrée, side and a drink and is valid at any of our participating in park locations.