The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids and Families in Utah 

No Utah summer bucket list is complete without a trip to Imaginaria, Thanksgiving Point’s brand-new summer adventure for kids. This interactive festival is where summer fun meets epic exploration. Dash through a 250-foot obstacle course, battle it out in a water balloon war, and sail the high seas on two massive pirate ship playgrounds. With themed play zones featuring talking trees, fairies, bugs, dinosaurs, and more, Imaginaria is the ultimate outdoor festival for kids in Utah. 

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Step inside an immersive five-story indoor play structure where dinosaurs roam and kids rule the jungle. Mountain America Jurassic Jungle is packed with interactive challenges like a volcano slide, T. rex trackers, and jungle games where kids earn points for prizes. With its massive play towers and realistic animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic Jungle is a must for any child who dreams of dinosaurs and high-energy fun – rain or shine. Don’t forget – admission includes A/C! 

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Walk among over one thousand butterflies from around the world in the Butterfly Biosphere. As Utah’s only insectarium and butterfly house, this venue offers a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience for kids and adults alike. Don’t miss daily Critter Encounters or Butterfly’s First Flight, where young guests can release butterflies into their new habitat. 

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Get hands-on with science, technology, and the future of farming at Curiosity Farms. Feed the animals, milk a cow, ride a pony, and discover how farming is evolving with high-tech tools like hydroponics and drone pollinators. With its perfect mix of STEM education and real-world farm fun, Curiosity Farms is a top destination for Utah families seeking educational summer adventures. 

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With over 400 interactive exhibits, the Museum of Natural Curiosity is a must for families with curious kids. Explore Rainforest and Kidopolis, where hidden treasures and secret passageways challenge the adventurous and engage the young at heart. Science and nature come alive in the Discovery Garden and Water Works, where interacting with wind, water, and earth will expand your understanding of the natural world. It’s one of Utah’s most unique museums for kids – and you’ll want to visit again and again. 

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If your summer bucket list includes time travel, this is the place to go. The Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life houses one of the world’s largest collections of mounted dinosaur skeletons, plus over 50 hands-on exhibits. Dig for fossils, explore ancient environments, and even watch real paleontologists uncover 150-million-year-old bones. This isn’t just one of the best dinosaur museums in Utah – it’s a prehistoric journey you won’t forget. 

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Want to make the most of your visit? The Thanksgiving Point All-Access Pass gives you one-day admission to all seven venues for one low price. It’s the best way to explore all that Thanksgiving Point has to offer – from dinosaurs and butterflies to play zones and science museums 

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