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Tulips are more than just beautiful spring blooms—they are a fascinating subject of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)! From their unique biology to their incredible adaptations, these vibrant blooms are a wonder to explore. If you're looking for the best place to see tulips in Utah, the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival is the ultimate …

Spring has arrived, and with it comes the most Instagram-worthy event in Utah—Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival. With over 900,000 flowers in bloom, including 400,000 tulips, every step through Ashton Gardens feels like a fairy tale. This year, we’ve added even more enchanting photo opportunities to ensure your Instagram feed is as vibrant as the gardens …

Looking for a magical spring getaway filled with vibrant blooms and relaxing experiences right here in Utah? The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival is one of the most anticipated spring events in the country, drawing visitors from near and far to experience hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, poppies, and more in full bloom at …

Spring in Utah is a breathtaking time, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season of renewal than by visiting the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival! Running from April 9 to May 17, 2025, this year’s festival is set to be the biggest bloom yet, featuring an astonishing 900,000 tulips in a vibrant array of …

National STEM Week is a time to celebrate the power of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the ways they shape our world. At Thanksgiving Point, we believe that hands-on learning is the best way to inspire curiosity, build life-long confidence in STEM, and encourage collaboration and compassion with young learners.  From our daily …

Looking for the best family-friendly activities in Utah this spring break? Whether you want to spark your child’s curiosity, explore nature, or let them run wild in a prehistoric playground, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah, has something for everyone!  Instead of spending spring break stuck indoors, why not create unforgettable memories at seven award-winning venues—each …

If you're looking for a magical, up-close experience with exotic butterflies, look no further than Butterfly Madness Thanksgiving Point! From March 10-15, witness the beauty of some of the most vibrant and unique butterflies from around the world in the Butterfly Biosphere, Utah’s only conservatory dedicated to these delicate creatures.  During Butterfly Madness, the Butterfly …

Spring comes to life at Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival in Lehi, Utah, where over 50 acres of gardens burst into bloom with a stunning variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs. While tulips are the festival’s star attraction, many other flowers add to the vibrant display, each offering unique colors, textures, and fragrances.  Whether you’re a …

Have you ever wondered how dinosaurs lived, how bugs see the world, or how plants grow without soil? If you love asking questions and discovering how things work, you might have a future in STEM!  STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—is all about solving problems, experimenting, and exploring the world around us. At Thanksgiving Point, every …

Spring is the perfect time to embrace your creativity, relax, and try new skills—and there’s no better place to do it than at Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival in Ashton Gardens! Enhance your artistic talents, practice mindfulness, or decorate your home with floral arrangements – our expertly-led classes offer a hands-on way to enjoy the breathtaking …