LEHI -- Thanksgiving Point is synonymous with family fun and this summer is no different. As in years past, all four Thanksgiving Point venues are hosting signature experiences for families of all sizes.
Returning summer favorites include $2 Tuesdays in August, the Outdoor Movie Series in the Ashton Gardens, Jigglefest (a perfectly legal Jell-O food fight!) and the end-of-summer Labor Day Luau. Details can be found at thanksgivingpoint.org.
Other summer activities include:
Dairy Day: June 10. Discover the wonders of dairy by making homemade butter, riding the cow train, and playing a variety of activities at Farm Country. This event is free for Thanksgiving Point members.
Fairy Tale Festival and Fairy Tale 5K: June 24.This Saturday in June, around Midsummer's Eve, celebrate magic, fairies, and the rich characters of fairy tales! Come build a fairy house, make a wand, and more, inside the Ashton Gardens. The Fairy Tale 5K is a not included with the Fairy Tale Festival admissions.
Utah Symphony Performance: June 28 Experience the transformative power of a live performance of the Utah Symphony with award-winning trio GENTRI at the awe-inspiring Waterfall Amphitheater inside the Ashton Gardens.
Jigglefest and the Utah Foods Cook-off: July 22 Grab your swim trunks and goggles and join us in the gardens for Utah's largest food fight! Enjoy alternating sessions of Jell-O throwing, sprinkler running, and bounce house jumping! As part of this Pioneer Day weekend celebration guests are invited to participate in the Utah Foods Cook-off by submitting their best Jell-O, Funeral Potato, Dutch Oven and Fry Sauce recipes.
Outdoor Movie Series: Fridays in July & August. Each Friday in July and August guests can enjoy a movie at the Waterfall Amphitheater in the Ashton Gardens. The movies this summer are Nacho Libre (July 7), Lego BatmanJuly 14), Shrek (July 21), Trolls (July 28), Wizard of Oz (August 4) and Moana (August 11).
$2 Tuesdays: August. One of the most popular events each summer is our $2 Tuesdays. Each venue is just $2 admissions. Our venues and eateries get very crowded on these days so we ask for guests to please be patient.
Labor Day Luau: September 4.This Polynesian feast, with authentic entertainers, will transport guests back to ancient times when the Hawaiian Islands were ruled by kings and queens.
For more information on any of the upcoming events, please visit thanksgivingpoint.org.
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June 6, 2017, 5:28 pm
