Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are booked online or by calling 801.768.2300.

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. 

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 or time may be made up to 72 hours in advance of the requested date, depending on availability, for a $50.00 processing fee.

Deposits are refundable up to 72 hours in advance, minus a $50 cancellation 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 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.

No. A guest count will occur for each person receiving admission to the museum. If you exceed the limit the day of, you will either be charged an additional fee per person or guests will be refused.

You may bring your own themed party cake or food. Food only allowed in your private party space. Food is not allowed inside the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life or Butterfly Biosphere. You are responsible to provide your own paper products.

Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life: The party room is dinosaur themed, but does not include party decorations. Guests are welcome to bring other decorations if desired, such as balloons, banners or other party decorations. Items may not be attached to the walls unless in designated areas.

Butterfly Biosphere: Helium balloons are NOT allowed at the Butterfly Biosphere due to the issues of balloons floating to the ceiling/landing on exhibits.

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.