Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Thanksgiving Point is a Utah 501 (c)(3) community-led nonprofit. Two campuses. Five venues. One journey.
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Thanksgiving Point Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm, garden, and museum complex that draws upon the natural world to cultivate transformative family learning. Using the natural world as a springboard for exploration, Thanksgiving Point combines place and process to shape today’s problem solvers into tomorrow’s makers and innovators. Thanksgiving Point is located at the center of Utah’s popu

lation growth equidistant between Provo and Salt Lake City metro areas. Alan Ashton purchased the land for Thanksgiving Point on Valentine’s Day in 1995 as a gift. The creator of the groundbreaking software WordPerfect, Alan wanted to realize his beloved wife Karen’s dream of building a community gathering place.

08/28/2026

The Gardens Are About to Look VERY Different 👀🧵

Garden of Quilts is officially ONE month away! Get ready to experience Utah’s Most Unique Event as hundreds of beautiful quilts transform Ashton Gardens into an incredible outdoor display.

Join us September 18–19 for quilts, classes, shopping, creativity, and so much more.

🎟️https://bit.ly/4yan5Vb

Running might be scary to some… but running with scarecrows? That’s a whole different level. 🌾🏃🎃Lace up and join us for ...
08/27/2026

Running might be scary to some… but running with scarecrows? That’s a whole different level. 🌾🏃🎃

Lace up and join us for the Scarecrow 5K on October 17! Run, walk, or roll your way through a festive fall course surrounded by colorful autumn views and plenty of scarecrows along the way.

🍂 Scarecrow 5K
📅 October 17 at 8 am
👟 Family-friendly + wheels-friendly

Registration prices go up September 16, so if you’ve been hesitating, now’s your chance to lock in the lower price and join us for one of the best fall 5Ks around!

Grab your spot and get ready to run scared. 👀
🎟️https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/scarecrow-5k/

School may be back in session, but learning doesn’t have to stay behind a desk. 🎒✨Some of the best learning happens when...
08/27/2026

School may be back in session, but learning doesn’t have to stay behind a desk. 🎒✨

Some of the best learning happens when kids can touch, explore, experiment, ask questions, and discover the answers for themselves.

At Thanksgiving Point, learning can mean standing beneath a giant dinosaur 🦖, watching a butterfly emerge 🦋, experimenting with water and motion 🔬, meeting animals up close 🐮, or simply following a question to see where it leads.

Because when kids are given the freedom to explore, they’re not just learning—they’re building curiosity, confidence, and compassion along the way. ❤️

Keep the learning going beyond the classroom and discover where your kid’s curiosity takes them next.

08/26/2026

Exploring Thanksgiving Point can work up an appetite. 👀🥪

Take a break and grab a bite at Tower Deli! Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, something for the kids, or a tasty stop before heading back to your adventure, Tower Deli has you covered.

Because a full day of discovering, playing, and exploring deserves a delicious meal in between. 😋

Grab the leash and give your pup one final memorable stroll through 50 acres of Ashton Gardens. Explore winding pathways...
08/26/2026

Grab the leash and give your pup one final memorable stroll through 50 acres of Ashton Gardens. Explore winding pathways, stop to sniff the flowers, roll around in the grass, and enjoy an adventure that’s a little more exciting than your usual neighborhood walk. 🐶🌸

This is the LAST Dog Walk Wednesday of the year, so don’t let your pup miss out!

🐕 Dogs must remain on leash
🎟️ FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members
🌿 Included with regular Ashton Gardens admission

08/26/2026

Discovery Centers. Endless ways to discover what makes your kid light up. ✨

Got a dinosaur expert? 🦖 A future scientist? 🔬 An animal lover? 🐮 A kid who could spend HOURS climbing and exploring? Or maybe a little one who wants to do it all?

At Thanksgiving Point, our 7 Discovery Centers are built for every kind of curious kid—giving families more ways to play, explore, ask questions, try something new, and grow together.

The hardest part? Deciding where to explore first. 👀

Which Discovery Center is your kid’s favorite? Tell us below! 👇

08/25/2026

The Labor Day Luau is September 7, and if you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time! 🌴

Spend the evening at Ashton Gardens with a delicious Hawaiian dinner, live entertainment, and an unforgettable Polynesian performance at the Waterfall Amphitheatre. From Kalua pork and teriyaki chicken to an incredible show, it’s the perfect way to send off summer with the whole family. 🔥🌺

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!
https://bit.ly/4vROvgS

08/24/2026

The best plans are the ones where your family can learn, play, and explore together. 💛 At the Museum of Natural Curiosity, kids are free to be kids—climbing, creating, imagining, and discovering something new around every corner.

From hands-on adventures to big moments of curiosity, it’s the perfect place to spend the day learning through play and making memories together.

08/24/2026

📣 LEHI RESIDENTS—THIS DEAL IS JUST FOR YOU! 🎉

We’re celebrating our Lehi community with $5 admission to any Thanksgiving Point Discovery Center from August 24–28!

Thanks to the incredible support of the Lehi PARC program, you’ll have five days to enjoy dino-sized adventures, exciting STEM discoveries, hands-on fun, and so much more—all for just $5 per person, per venue! 🦖🔬🌱🦋

We’re so grateful to be part of the Lehi community, and this is our way of saying THANK YOU! ❤️

📅 August 24–28
🎟️ $5 per person, per Discovery Center

Lehi residents must present proof of residency, such as a valid driver’s license or current utility bill, physical or digital. Offer excludes The Carousel and is valid for in-person purchases only.

Your last chance to experience Imaginaria is almost here! Imaginaria officially closes for the season on August 22, so i...
08/21/2026

Your last chance to experience Imaginaria is almost here! Imaginaria officially closes for the season on August 22, so if you haven’t made it out yet—or you’ve been wanting one more summer adventure—now’s the time. ☀️🎉

And there’s even more reason to visit! Through August 22, buy one Ultimate Activity Card and get a second one FREE! Double the cards means even more activities, creativity, treats, and fun to squeeze into your final Imaginaria adventure.

BOGO offer valid through August 22, 2026. Guests will receive both cards at the Ashton Gardens Front Desk. Members may still receive their regular membership discount on the purchased card.

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3003 N Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT
84043

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(801) 768-2300

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