Celebrate America 250 at Thanksgiving Point This Summer

June 1 – August 22, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now

At the center of Thanksgiving Point’s America 250 celebration is Imaginaria, Utah’s ultimate summer festival for families. This massive immersive experience transforms the 50-acre Ashton Gardens into a larger-than-life celebration of imagination, creativity, adventure, and the American spirit.

Families can wander through breathtaking patriotic displays, race through giant inflatables, splash through interactive play zones, and stand beneath iconic American landmarks including a towering 40-foot Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Around every corner, guests will discover immersive environments, larger-than-life art installations, historical American flag displays, hands-on crafts, and nonstop opportunities for play and exploration.

Kids can conquer the 250-foot obstacle course, fly down the 150-foot Mega Slide, test their skills inside Victory Field, and experience hands-on STEM and creativity activities inspired by American innovation and imagination. Designed to spark curiosity and confidence, Imaginaria blends learning, movement, storytelling, and play into one unforgettable summer experience.

Created by the team behind Thanksgiving Point’s award-winning Luminaria event, Imaginaria was built to feel magical, immersive, and larger than life. From stunning patriotic visuals and high-energy attractions to unforgettable family moments and incredible photo opportunities, every part of the festival was designed to create memories families will talk about long after summer ends.

Whether you are planning a Utah staycation, searching for the best family-friendly events in Utah, or building the ultimate summer bucket list, Imaginaria is the can’t-miss event of the season.

Get tickets now and experience Utah’s biggest America 250 celebration.

June 23, 2026 | 8:30 p.m.
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One of Utah’s most beloved summer traditions returns to Ashton Gardens for a spectacular America 250 celebration surrounded by blooming flowers, patriotic displays, and unforgettable music.

This year’s Utah Symphony performance will feature Americana classics celebrating 250 years of American innovation, resilience, and shared history. As the sun sets over Ashton Gardens, guests will experience a breathtaking evening where music, history, and national pride come together in one unforgettable event.

New this year, world-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will accompany the Utah Symphony during the performance. Guests can also explore Imaginaria before the concert, including giant American landmarks, immersive patriotic installations, and a field of historical American flags spread throughout the gardens.

The evening concludes with a stunning fireworks finale that lights up the night sky above Ashton Gardens.

If you are searching for the best summer concerts in Utah, patriotic events near Salt Lake City, or America 250 celebrations in Utah County, this is a can’t-miss event of the summer.

Tickets are selling fast — reserve your spot today.

July 4, 2026
Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Fireworks: 10 p.m.
Electric Park | Free Admission

Celebrate Independence Day with one of the best free Fourth of July celebrations in Utah at Thanksgiving Point’s Freedom Celebration.

Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy an unforgettable night filled with patriotic energy, live music, and a spectacular fireworks finale at Electric Park — completely free for families and guests to attend. The grand finale is synchronized to music broadcast live on 93.3 The Bull FM, creating a powerful multi-sensory celebration of America’s birthday.

Families can make Thanksgiving Point their all-day Fourth of July destination by starting the day at Imaginaria and ending the night with fireworks at the Freedom Celebration.

From giant American landmarks and immersive family play to patriotic music and fireworks under the summer sky, there is no better place in Utah to celebrate America 250.

Start planning your free Fourth of July celebration at Thanksgiving Point.