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Utah’s biggest and brightest holiday tradition is returning for another season, and Luminaria Presale is officially open. Beginning November 12, more than 10 million lights will transform 50 acres of Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens into a glowing Christmas experience filled with immersive displays, music, holiday treats, firepits, family traditions, and five brand-new experiences for 2026. …

Bright marigolds. Colorful papel picado. Music, food, photographs, and stories of loved ones.  Día de los Muertos is one of the most recognizable celebrations of the fall season, but behind its beautiful colors and imagery is something much deeper: a tradition centered on family, remembrance, and celebrating the lives of those who came before us.  …

If your fall plans include finding a new restaurant to try, adding a cozy dinner spot to your list, or simply ordering something that feels like autumn on a plate, Harvest Restaurant at Thanksgiving Point has a new seasonal menu worth checking out. Located in Lehi, Utah, Harvest Restaurant is leaning into the season with …

It may be fall, but we already have spring on our minds at Thanksgiving Point. Our Gardens team is hard at work planting thousands of tulip bulbs throughout Ashton Gardens in preparation for the 2027 Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival. Long before the first tulip opens, each bulb is carefully planted in the fall so it …

Costumes ready? Pumpkins picked? Spooktober is back at Thanksgiving Point!  All October long, Halloween fun takes over Thanksgiving Point’s Discovery Centers with pumpkin-filled adventures, festive Daily STEM Discovery programs, scavenger hunts, dance parties, glowing experiences, creepy crawlies, and plenty of spooky surprises.  The best part? You do not have to choose just one Halloween experience. …

Can you hear the jingle bells yet? Christmas magic is officially on the way to Utah, and one of the state’s biggest holiday traditions is getting ready to shine brighter than ever. Luminaria presale is now open through October 31, giving guests early access to some of the best dates, best entry times, and discounted …

Planning a trip to Cornbelly’s in Lehi or Spanish Fork this fall? Before you buy your season pass, there’s a limited-time offer you’ll want to know about.  From August 14 through October 31, 2026, purchase or renew a Thanksgiving Point Family Membership or above with auto-renew and receive one FREE Cornbelly’s Corn Maze Season Pass—a $100 value.  …

Utah’s largest outdoor quilt display has returned to Ashton Gardens.  Garden of Quilts is officially open at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah, bringing together more than 500 handmade quilts, quilting classes, live demonstrations, trunk shows, shopping, and a community of makers from around the world.  Held September 18–19, 2026, the Garden of Quilts exhibit transforms …

A quilt can keep you warm, but it can also tell a story. Quilting combines art, history, math, science, and creativity all in one project. Every fabric choice, pattern, color, and stitch helps turn small pieces of material into something completely unique.  For generations, people have used quilts to remember important moments, show off their creativity, and …