Searching for the best summer festival in Utah for kids and families? Imaginaria at Thanksgiving Point delivers the ultimate outdoor adventure. This brand-new event transforms Ashton Gardens into a world of imagination, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories. From larger-than-life bugs to swashbuckling pirates and magical fairy lands, Imaginaria is designed for curious minds and adventurous hearts.
With dozens of interactive activities, make-and-take crafts, and themed play zones, Imaginaria is quickly becoming Utah’s top family-friendly summer destination. If you’re planning a summer outing, here are five must-do activities that make this event a can’t-miss experience.
First: Get Your Ultimate Activity Card
Before diving into the fun, make sure to pick up an Ultimate Activity Card –your pass to accessing exclusive crafts, keepsakes, and hands-on play. With over 25 activities only available to punch card holders, the card opens the door to an even bigger adventure.
Choose a 2-punch, 5-punch, or 10-punch card in person at the admission desk or order online in advance.
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1. Splash Bay: Water Balloon Wars and Bubble Fun
Cool off and make a splash at Splash Bay, a summer oasis filled with suds, bubbles, and high-energy water balloon battles. With the Ultimate Activity Card, you can participate in the best summer activity: an intense water balloon battle with your besties! Plus, you’llrun through a sea of foam, dance in a river of bubbles, and laugh your way through this refreshing, action-packed zone. This is one of the best spots to beat the heat while still staying in the heart of the adventure.
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2. Pirate Cove: High-Seas Fun and Swashbuckling Crafts
Step into Pirate Cove, where kids transform into pirates for a day. Your Ultimate Activity Card unlocks access to take-home crafts, like decorating your own pirate hat, creating a balloon sword, and getting decked out with themed face paint and temporary tattoos. Once in full pirate mode, you’ll climb aboard two giant pirate ship playgrounds, toss cannonballs, and race boats across the mini regatta course.
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3. Enchanted Hollow: A Fairy Tale World of Wonder
In Enchanted Hollow, imagination takes flight. Surrounded by fairy houses, twinkling trails, and a wise talking tree, children become part of a magical world. They can design their own tulle fairy wands, light-up crowns, and custom fairy wings to take home – with just a punch on their Ultimate Activity Card. This charming area is ideal for kids who love make-believe, storytelling, and whimsical fun.

4. Prehistoric Park: Dinosaurs, Digs, and Discovery
Adventure roars to life in Prehistoric Park. Kids can race through a 250-foot obstacle course, explore fossil dig pits, and interact with animatronic dinosaurs. Using their activity card, they’ll craft their own paleontology dig kit, build a 3D dinosaur puzzle, and even stomp around in wearable dino feet. This zone is perfect for hands-on learners and dino-loving explorers.
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5. Bugtopia: Where Science and Insects Collide
In Bugtopia, things get wild—in the best way. From grasshopper-style jump pads to science-based insect challenges, this zone is packed with discovery. Ultimate Activity Cardholders can craft jewel beetle earrings, create dragonfly copters, and design amber insect necklaces. Giant bug statues and buzzing activities bring entomology to life through interactive fun.
The Ultimate Summer Experience for Families
Imaginaria is more than just a festival—it’s a full sensory experience where kids learn through doing, create memorable keepsakes, and dive into themed adventures designed to build curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Located in Lehi, Utah, at Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens, this event is packed with outdoor fun, hands-on STEM learning, and something new around every corner.
This is the kind of summer memory families talk about for years. Make your plans now, and don’t miss out on Utah’s most exciting new event of the season.
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