When the Utah summer heat starts climbing into the 90s, it doesn’t take long before everyone is asking the same question:
“What can we do indoors with the kids today?”
Instead of spending another afternoon inside at home, bring your family somewhere where they can play, learn, discover, and make memories together—all while staying cool.
At Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah, the adventure doesn’t stop when the temperatures rise. In fact, five of our discovery centers are completely indoors, making them the perfect destination for families looking for fun, educational, and interactive experiences all summer long.
Whether you’re searching for indoor activities in Utah, things to do with kids near Salt Lake City, or simply trying to escape the afternoon heat, Thanksgiving Point has something for every age.
Ready to start your adventure?
Purchase your tickets today and experience one (or all!) of our indoor discovery centers.
Butterfly Biosphere
Step inside Utah’s only butterfly conservatory and enter a tropical paradise filled with thousands of butterflies flying freely around you.
The Butterfly Biosphere is much more than butterflies—it’s an entire world of insects, arachnids, and fascinating creatures from around the globe.
Things to do inside Butterfly Biosphere
- Walk through the beautiful butterfly conservatory
- Watch butterflies emerge from their chrysalis
- Meet fascinating insects from around the world
- Explore hands-on exhibits about pollinators
- Discover spiders, beetles, stick insects, and more
- Attend daily STEM programs led by educators
- Learn why insects are some of Earth’s most important animals
- Visit the gift shop filled with bug-themed souvenirs
Kids love getting up close with creatures they normally wouldn’t see, while parents enjoy learning alongside them.
Jurassic Jungle
Need somewhere the kids can burn off energy?
Jurassic Jungle is one of the largest indoor prehistoric playgrounds in Utah, giving children endless opportunities to climb, crawl, slide, and explore.
Rain or shine—and especially on hot summer afternoons—this is the perfect place for active play.
What you’ll find inside Jurassic Jungle
- Massive multi-story climbing structure
- Giant tube slides
- Rope bridges
- Tunnels and climbing obstacles
- Interactive dinosaur-themed play areas
- Plenty of room for kids to explore safely
- Comfortable seating for parents
Whether your little explorer is pretending to escape dinosaurs or simply racing through the playground, Jurassic Jungle provides hours of indoor entertainment.
Reserve your tickets and let the adventure begin!
Museum of Natural Curiosity
If you’re looking for one of the best indoor activities for kids in Utah, the Museum of Natural Curiosity belongs at the top of your list.
Designed to inspire imagination through hands-on learning, every exhibit encourages children to experiment, build, solve problems, and explore.
Instead of simply looking at exhibits, kids become part of them.
Explore dozens of interactive experiences including:
- Water Works
- Kidopolis
- Discovery Garden
- Rainforest
- Adventure Playground
- Innovation Gallery
- STEM challenges
- Climbing structures
- Hands-on science exhibits
- Creative building stations
- Engineering activities
- Imaginative play spaces
No two visits are ever exactly the same, making it a favorite destination for families throughout Utah.
Get your tickets today and let curiosity lead the way.
Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life
Travel back millions of years and come face-to-face with some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth.
The Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life is one of the largest dinosaur museums in North America and features hundreds of incredible fossils, life-sized dinosaur skeletons, and interactive exhibits.
It’s the perfect indoor destination for dinosaur lovers of every age.
Discover prehistoric adventures like:
- Massive dinosaur skeletons
- Real fossils
- Interactive paleontology exhibits
- Hands-on excavation experiences
- Learn how fossils are formed
- Explore prehistoric oceans and ancient ecosystems
- Family-friendly educational exhibits
- Daily STEM programming
Children leave inspired by science, while adults are amazed by the museum’s incredible collection.
Purchase your tickets today and step into the age of dinosaurs.
The Carousel
Sometimes the simplest moments become the memories kids remember forever.
Take a ride on Thanksgiving Point’s beautiful indoor carousel, featuring hand-painted animals and classic charm that’s fun for every generation.
Whether you’re ending your day or just beginning your adventure, the carousel is the perfect family tradition.
Enjoy:
- Beautiful handcrafted carousel animals
- Classic family fun
- Indoor comfort
- Perfect photo opportunities
- Smiles for kids and adults alike
Don’t forget to capture a family photo before hopping on for a ride!
Add a carousel ride to your next visit at Thanksgiving Point.
Why Families Love Thanksgiving Point During the Summer
Utah summers are full of adventure—but they can also be incredibly hot. Instead of staying home, families can spend the day exploring five incredible indoor attractions where kids can climb, play, discover, create, and learn in a comfortable environment. Even better, these experiences are all located on one campus in Lehi, making it easy to build an entire day—or weekend—of family fun. Whether you’re visiting from Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, or simply searching for things to do indoors near me, Thanksgiving Point offers something for every age and every interest. From butterflies and dinosaurs to hands-on museums and active play, there’s always something new to discover.
Make the Most of Summer with the All-Access Pass
Want to experience even more?
From June 1 through August 22, the Thanksgiving Point All-Access Pass is one of the best family values in Utah.
With the All-Access Pass, you’ll receive three consecutive days of unlimited admission to all seven Thanksgiving Point venues for the price of a one-day pass.
That means you can spend one day exploring dinosaurs, another day chasing butterflies, another climbing through Jurassic Jungle—and still have time to experience Ashton Gardens and Curiosity Farms.
Don’t spend the summer wondering what to do with the kids.
Make memories, stay cool, and discover everything Thanksgiving Point has to offer.
Purchase your All-Access Pass today before this limited-time summer offer ends on August 22!
