If you’ve been debating whether a Thanksgiving Point Membership is worth it, you’re not alone. Many families wonder if they’ll visit often enough or if the cost is really worth it. The truth is, for most Utah families, a Thanksgiving Point Membership quickly becomes one of the best purchases they make all year. Instead of paying for one day of entertainment over and over again, your family gets unlimited opportunities to learn, play, explore, and make memories together throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for things to do with kids in Utah, family activities in Lehi, or a way to keep your children active year-round, a membership gives you incredible value every season.
Unlimited Visits Mean Unlimited Family Memories
Children don’t experience the world in just one visit. One day they’re fascinated by butterflies. The next, they’re digging for dinosaur fossils or climbing through indoor adventure play. With a membership, there’s no pressure to squeeze everything into one day. Stay for an hour after school. Visit for a quick morning adventure. Come back next weekend. Every visit becomes a chance to discover something new.
The more you visit, the more your membership pays for itself.
Explore Seven Incredible Experiences with One Membership
Ashton Gardens
Escape into 50 acres of award-winning gardens filled with seasonal beauty year-round. Wander through vibrant flower displays, peaceful walking paths, waterfalls, and beautifully designed landscapes that change with every season. From the world-famous Tulip Festival and Rose Month to Imaginaria and Luminaria, there’s always something new to experience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon stroll or the perfect family photo spot, Ashton Gardens is a destination you’ll return to again and again.
Butterfly Biosphere
Step inside one of the country’s largest butterfly conservatories, where thousands of butterflies fly freely around you in a lush tropical environment. Meet fascinating insects from around the world, watch daily butterfly releases, explore interactive exhibits, and participate in hands-on discovery programs that teach children about the incredible world of insects. Every visit offers a chance to see something new as butterflies emerge and new species arrive throughout the year.
Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life
Travel back millions of years as you explore one of the largest displays of mounted dinosaur fossils in the world. Kids can dig for fossils, climb through interactive exhibits, learn about prehistoric creatures, and participate in daily STEM discovery programs led by museum educators. Whether your child is a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast or discovering them for the first time, every visit inspires curiosity and imagination.
Museum of Natural Curiosity
Designed for hands-on learning through play, the Museum of Natural Curiosity encourages children to climb, build, explore, create, and imagine. From water play and engineering challenges to imaginative role-play areas and the massive Adventure Play exhibit, every corner is designed to spark creativity and confidence. With daily educational programs and endless opportunities for exploration, it’s one of the best indoor family attractions in Utah.
One membership. Seven incredible destinations. Endless family adventures.
Carousel
No visit to Thanksgiving Point feels complete without a ride on the beautiful carousel. This timeless attraction is a favorite for guests of all ages and is the perfect way to end a day of exploring. Whether it’s your child’s first carousel ride or a family tradition you’ve enjoyed for years, it’s one more memory you’ll make together during every visit.
Curiosity Farms
Meet friendly farm animals, ride the train through the farm, and discover where food comes from through engaging, hands-on experiences. Kids can interact with goats, chickens, pigs, horses, and other animals while exploring one of the largest farm-themed playgrounds in Utah. Daily educational programs help children connect with agriculture, nature, and the environment in fun and meaningful ways, making every visit both exciting and educational.
Jurassic Jungle
Need to burn off some energy? Jurassic Jungle is one of Utah’s largest indoor prehistoric playgrounds, featuring giant slides, climbing structures, obstacle courses, and plenty of space for kids to explore. It’s the perfect destination for hot summer afternoons, cold winter days, or anytime your little adventurers need room to run, climb, and play in a safe indoor environment.
Every Season Brings Something New
One of the biggest reasons families love their membership is that Thanksgiving Point is always changing.
Spring brings the world-famous Tulip Festival. Summer fills the gardens with Imaginaria, baby animals, outdoor concerts, splash zones, and evening events. Fall transforms the campus with pumpkins, autumn colors, and seasonal experiences. Winter brings magical holiday traditions, festive lights, and cozy family memories. Even your favorite museums feature rotating exhibits, daily discovery programs, and new activities throughout the year.
No two visits ever feel exactly the same.
The Savings Add Up Faster Than You Think
A membership isn’t just about admission. Members also receive exclusive benefits that help save money all year long.
Benefits include:
- Unlimited admission to participating venues
- Member-exclusive events
- Discounts on many classes and programs
- Discounts on food and shopping
- Early access to select ticketed events
- Exclusive member pricing throughout the year
For families who visit even a handful of times, those savings can quickly exceed the cost of membership.
See how quickly your membership can pay for itself.
Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like Learning
Some of the best family memories happen when children don’t even realize they’re learning.
Every visit encourages curiosity through:
- STEM activities
- Live animal encounters
- Interactive exhibits
- Nature exploration
- Creative play
- Hands-on discovery
- Daily educational programming
Instead of another day in front of a screen, kids are building confidence, asking questions, solving problems, and discovering new passions. Parents often tell us they leave with children who are inspired, excited, and already asking when they can come back.
It Makes Planning Family Time Easy
Finding something everyone wants to do can be exhausting. A Thanksgiving Point Membership removes that stress.
Need an afternoon activity? Go to Butterfly Biosphere.
Too hot outside? Visit the Museum of Natural Curiosity or Jurassic Jungle.
Beautiful weather? Walk through Ashton Gardens.
Kids obsessed with dinosaurs this week? Head to the Museum of Ancient Life.
Instead of constantly searching “things to do near me,” you’ll always have somewhere exciting waiting.
More Than Entertainment—It’s Time Together
The greatest value of a membership isn’t measured in dollars. It’s measured in family traditions. Saturday morning walks through the gardens. Watching your toddler become brave enough to touch a butterfly. Celebrating birthdays. Watching your children grow up returning to the same places year after year. Those moments become the memories your family talks about long after the visit ends.
Give your family a place they’ll want to return to all year long.
Join the Thanksgiving Point Family
