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The summer heat is subsiding and giving way to autumn’s chill. While we’ll miss no school pool days and picnics in the park, the fall is filled with its own treasures – including some special events in the Ashton Gardens.

Hundreds of intricate quilting designs and patterns will once again be on display during Thanksgiving Point's annual Garden of Quilts Festival, presented by Riley Blake Designs. Quilts created by artists from around the world will be showcased in the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. Special classes, shows, and demonstrations will be available throughout the week.

The Scarecrow Festival is back at Thanksgiving Point from October 10 to 15, and scarecrow submissions are now open to the public! This fall tradition combines the beautiful autumnal glow of the Ashton Gardens with a community art project – the creation of scarecrows – during the six-day festival.

Here are 15 fun facts about some of the most famous Sauropods to ever roam the earth.

Garden of Quilts is coming soon and we have a Meme Quilt Block Challenge to get you in the spirit!

A Cut Flower Garden is a garden that only contains plants and flowers perfect for bouquets. You want one? We have a how-to for you!

The Ashton Gardens is the place to be this summer! Check out all the events and offerings we have available for your family and friends to enjoy.

Thanksgiving Point is delighted to host the Utah Symphony for an evening performance on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Presented by Kem and Carolyn Gardner and Zions Bank, this outdoor performance begins at 8:30 pm and is held at the Waterfall Amphitheatre, located inside the Ashton Gardens.

Congratulations - you've bought Thanksgiving Point tulip bulbs! Now that you've got them, learn how to best take care of them for the perfect spring bloom.