AN UNFORGETTABLE BIRTHDAY
Guests will learn and play together with a variety of activities, such as discovering fossils, creating designs, investigating nature, and exploring the farm. Explore the amazing possibilities!
BOOKING A PARTY
1 – Reserve a time
2 – Choose Package and Pay deposit
3 – Wait for a confirmation email (Birthday Party is not valid until form is filled out)
Choose Your Party
Join us for our weekly storytelling adventure, Tales for Tots, held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am. Staff will engage guests with interactive storytelling as well as movement and/or music activities that connect to the story theme of the day.
Join us for our weekly storytelling adventure, Tales for Tots, held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am. Staff will engage guests with interactive storytelling as well as movement and/or music activities that connect to the story theme of the day.
Dino Detective party
Museum of Ancient Life
Help our paleontologists solve a mystery inside the museum! Learn all about dinosaurs during the one-hour tour, enjoy the themed activities, then head to the decorated party room for cupcakes and presents.
Basic Package
$275 for up to 15 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
Premium Package
$350 for up to 20 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Themed party favors for all guests
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
Availability
See times available within checkout. Birthday parties are currently available at several preset times of your choosing:
- Fridays: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Saturdays: 11 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Enhance your birthday party
- Mammoth Movie Theater add-on — $6 per person
Nature Explorer Party
Museum of Natural Curiosity
Enjoy a party in the great outdoors. Make your own nature journal and let the discoveries begin. Tackle challenges and learn survival skills as you explore!
Basic Package
$275 for up to 15 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
Premium Package
$350 for a maximum of 20 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Themed party favors for all guests
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
AVAILABILITY
See times available within checkout. Birthday parties are currently available at several preset times of your choosing:
- Fridays: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Saturdays: 11 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Enhance your birthday party
- Canopy Course add-on — $8 per person
Insect investigator Party
butterfly biosphere
Join our entomologists in solving a critter mystery! Explore the biosphere and investigate your favorite insects. Learn how to make your own bug terrarium and end your celebration with a custom bug show!
Basic Package
$275 for up to 15 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
Premium Package
$350 for a maximum of 20 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the museum
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Themed party favors for all guests
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
AVAILABILITY
See times available within checkout. Birthday parties are currently available at several preset times of your choosing:
- Fridays: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Saturdays: 11 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
ENHANCE YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY
- Butterfly Release add-on — $6 per person
Ranch Wrangler party
Farm Country
Enjoy a farm adventure, where you’ll get an up-close encounter on farm life. Children will get the chance to ride a pony, feed the animals, and see what plants are growing. Everyone can then hop on for a leisurely wagon ride, pulled by a tractor or two draft horses. Before you go, guests can paint a pot and plant a seed to take the experience home with them. Our animals cannot wait to wish you a happy birthday!
Basic Package
$275 for up to 15 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of Farm Country
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
Premium PAckage
$350 for a maximum of 20 guests*
Members: 10% discount for the total of the party
Includes:
- Private 2-hour themed party room reservation
- Personal party host(s) leading themed-based activities
- Tour of the Farm Country
- Venue admission for attending party guests on the day of the party
- Themed party favors for all guests
- Cupcakes and drinks
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins as well as tablecloths
- Set-up and clean-up
*A non-refundable deposit is required to book a date and time. The remaining $100 balance is due the day of the party at the conclusion of the party. Payment is taken at the admission desk of the venue where the party takes place. Guest count includes party family, all children 3 and up, and other adults.
AVAILABILITY
See times available within checkout. Birthday parties are currently available at several preset times of your choosing:
- Fridays: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Saturdays: 11 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Book a birthday party online or call 801.768.4971.
We strongly recommend inquiring about a specific date and time as early as possible, as dates and times may book out weeks in advance.
Current Thanksgiving Point members receive a 10 percent discount off of the total party package price.
After booking your party, Thanksgiving Point will send you a receipt within a few minutes and then you will receive an additional email within 1-2 business days by email or phone to gather additional details for your party.
Once the party details have been provided, Thanksgiving Point will send you the birthday party contract confirmation one week before your party date.
A transfer of date, time or venue may be made up to two weeks in advance of the requested date, depending on availability, for a $20.00 processing fee.
Any changes to a party must be received at least 2 weeks in advance. Changes made in less than 2 weeks will result in a $50 fee. Cancellations forfeit the deposit and any transfer fee.
We require at least 1 adult to be present.
Birthday child and parents of the birthday child are included in the total guest count (maximum 15 or 20 people).
Other parents are welcome to drop their children off at the chosen venue. However, if the parent(s) of your invited guests stay for the party, yes, they are included in the party count.
Yes! You may bring your own themed party cake. Other food only accepted at specific venues with prior notice.
The rooms are pre-decorated, but you may bring other decorations, if desired, such as table decorations, banners, etc. Farm Country does have room for a pinata.
Any type of balloons are NOT allowed at Farm Country due to the safety/comfort of the animals.
Helium balloons are NOT allowed at the Museum of Ancient Life, the Museum of Natural Curiosity or the Butterfly Biosphere due to the issues of balloons floating to the ceiling/landing on exhibits.
Birthday party rooms are only included in the party package. We do not offer the party rooms for individual rental. If you are interested in a room rental or private event, find more information online under Weddings & Events, or inquire at events@thanksgivingpoint.org.
Organized birthday parties are not allowed on Thanksgiving Point Property unless part of the Thanksgiving Point Birthday Party program, which must be booked in advance.