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June 1 – August 22

ASHTON GARDENS

UTah’s Desert Oasis

Featuring 50-acres of stately gardens, grand lawns, and the largest manmade waterfall in America, the Ashton Gardens connects all who visit with the wonders of nature. Free Garden Tours Available with Garden Admission.

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Imaginaria

June 1 – August 22

America’s biggest birthday celebration is at Thanksgiving Point Imaginaria! See the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and more. Make crafts, build, play, jump, and splash through hands-on fun. Discover what makes America, America. The ultimate kids summer festival!

Outdoor Movie Series

June 26 – August 21

Lights, camera, ACTION! From dragons and aliens to hopping heroes and space adventures, you won’t want to miss this year’s Outdoor Movie Series at Ashton Gardens.

 

 

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Imaginaria

June 1 – August 22

America’s biggest birthday celebration is at Thanksgiving Point Imaginaria! See the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and more. Make crafts, build, play, jump, and splash through hands-on fun. Discover what makes America, America. The ultimate kids summer festival!

All-Access Pass 3 days for the price of one!

All-Access Pass

June 1 – August 22

Make the most of your visit with the All-Access Pass! This summer from June 1-August 22, experience access to all seven Thanksgiving Point venues for 3 consecutive days for the price of a 1 day pass! Take advantage of this deal before it’s gone.

Jurassic Jungle Predator Pursuit

Predator Pursuit

Now Open!

Discover a new adventure challenge at Jurassic Jungle! A pack of hungry Utahraptors has invaded Jurassic Jungle! Stomp and roar your way through the jungle and collect the stolen eggs.

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Outdoor movie series

June 26-August 21

Lights, camera, ACTION! From dragons and aliens to hopping heroes and space adventures, you won’t want to miss this year’s Outdoor Movie Series at Ashton Gardens.

Membership Express Pass

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Beginning this season, all Thanksgiving Point memberships will use Membership Express Pass for entry. Learn more about this improved check-in experience.

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Dino Quest

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays

Join a Paleontologist on an epic adventure to find and recover dinosaur bones. Embark on a quest to solve the mystery of how a fossil gets from dirt to the paleo lab.

The Curiosity Club Inspiring Utah's Kids

Curiosity Club

The only transferable membership at Thanksgiving Point

For the first time ever, receive 10%* off your membership and unlock priority access to our most popular events. Share the VIP experience with your family, friends, or team. *Valid for new members and the first year of membership only

VIP Animal Encounters

VIP Animal Encounters

Daily

Go behind the scenes to get up close and hands-on with some of our most popular animals on the farm! Learn what it takes to become a farmer.

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Mondays in July

Enter the wild, wild west and travel back in time at Dinos After Dark: A Night at Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life!

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Labor Day Luau

September 7

Bring your ohana to our annual Labor Day Luau in the Ashton Gardens! Get a taste of the tropics with a Hawaiian-inspired dinner, featuring a stunning spread of Kalua pork, Teriyaki chicken, and more.

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Trellis café

Enjoy lunch on our beautiful patio overlooking Ashton Gardens.

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Birthday Parties at Thanksgiving Point

Make your child’s birthday unforgettable with a celebration filled with wonder, exploration, and nonstop fun. Explore all the amazing possibilities with a Thanksgiving Point Birthday Party.

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Weddings & Events

With expert planners, florists, décor specialists, and a world-class culinary team on-site, Thanksgiving Point is one of the best places to get married in Utah.

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Dairy Days

July 17, 18

Join us for Dairy Days at Curiosity Farms, a two-day celebration of farm fun and hands on discovery. Families can try milking a cow, explore interactive STEM discovery stations, and learn how milk is transformed into favorite foods like butter, cheese, and ice cream.

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Dog Walk Wednesdays

Wednesdays in August

Party with your puppy during National Dog Month at Ashton Gardens! Bring your dog with you every Wednesday in August for a fun outing.

Mazes & Brain Games

Mazes & brain games

Now Open

A new traveling exhibit, Mazes & Brain Games is now open at Museum of Natural Curiosity. This mind-boggling collection of mind-bending adventures, 3-D puzzles and full-body games is an unforgettable adventure that’s sure to challenge, entertain and amaze visitors of all ages.

Mazes & Brain Games is created by Minotaur Mazes, a leading provider of interactive educational maze exhibits.

 

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Where confident kids grow

Thanksgiving Point is a community-led nonprofit foundation helping Utah’s kids. With STEM education at the heart of what we do, we provide unique learning opportunities for kids of all ages, both on and off the property.

Daily STEM Discovery Programs

Daily Stem Discovery programs

All daily programs are FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members and are included with venue admissions. Choose from over 130 hands-on STEM programs for kids of all ages each week!

Super Stem Saturdays

Super STEM SAturdays

July 17, 18

The amazing world of STEM takes center stage at Thanksgiving Point. Each Super STEM Saturday transforms one of our Discovery Centers into a hands-on adventure zone where kids and families can explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting, themed activity tables and programs.

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Garden of Quilts

September 18 & 19

Over 500 colorful and hand-made quilts decorate the 50-acre Ashton Gardens, creating a breathtaking display unlike any other in the nation.

Download the Thanksgiving Point app

The Thanksgiving Point app is the easiest way to follow Thanksgiving Point, manage tickets, and access your Membership Express Pass or tickets anytime, anywhere. Sign in with the same email address and password that you use to reserve tickets online.

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Your Adventure Awaits

Enjoy free admission to our seven award-winning venues, receive discounts on events and programs, enjoy advanced purchase opportunities, and much more.

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Special Events

See what’s upcoming at Thanksgiving Point.

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If you want to learn about extraordinary things, go to extraordinary places. No place is quite as extraordinary as Thanksgiving Point. This is not a once-a-year, one exhibit destination. With farms, gardens, museums, and more, the opportunities for transformative learning experiences are endless. Visit Thanksgiving Point today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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SEVEN EXPERIENCES, TWO CAMPUSES, ONE JOURNEY

If you want to learn about extraordinary things, go to extraordinary places. No place is quite as extraordinary as Thanksgiving Point. This is not a once-a-year, one exhibit destination. With farms, gardens, museums, and more, the opportunities for transformative learning experiences are endless. Visit Thanksgiving Point today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Dining Options

From business lunch to dinner with the family, we’ve got you covered.

Plan An Event

From family reunions to company parties, we’ve got spaces and offerings for all your needs.

Calendar

Explore the many events and programs at Thanksgiving Point.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s big day with us!