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Young Paleontologists: Discover Uncharted Worlds

Thanksgiving Point is delighted to host the Utah Symphony for an evening performance on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. This outdoor performance begins at 8:30 pm and is held at the Waterfall Amphitheatre, located inside the Ashton Gardens.

It’s time for Beetle Mania, Thanksgiving Point's biannual beetle celebration that showcases some of the most fascinating beetles from around the world. Forget the musical icons; these beetles rock their own unique styles and talents, from climbing trees to crawling through dirt and even emitting unique scents! Known for their ability to emit a pungent …

Thanksgiving Point venues and events are meant to nurture curiosity for kids, sparking their love for learning. Our educators are trained specifically to give kids the chance to learn through curiosity. Discover practical tips for parents to support and enhance their kids’ explorative spirit. 1. Ask Open-Ended Questions Engage your child in meaningful conversations by …

Read up on 5 flowers that bloom during the month of May!

Explore beyond our world at Thanksgiving Point’s new summer event – Uncharted Worlds: A Journey with Giants. From May 25 to August 24, 2024, animatronic giant insects, life-sized dinosaurs, massive sea creatures, mammoths of the Ice Age, and more will bring adventure, play, and education to the Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah.

Learn eight fun facts about tulips, from their origins in Central Asia to their diverse colors and symbolic meanings.

PRESS RELEASE: The twentieth annual Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival returns to the Ashton Gardens this year from April 10 to May 18. Over 250,000 tulips and 500,000 other spring bulbs create an unforgettable display of color and design, blooming into the largest and most popular Tulip Festival in Utah.

Discover what paleontologists do, from excavating fossils to studying ancient life. Learn about their tools, specializations, and the path to becoming one.

Travel the World to the incredible country of Kenya, where breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural diversity thrive!