Imaginaria, the outdoor kids festival spread across all 50 acres of Thanksgiving Point's Ashton Gardens in Lehi, runs through Saturday, August 22. The festival features eight themed zones packed with inflatables, splash areas, STEM activities, and replicas of American landmarks celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.

Nearly 250 historic American flags are displayed throughout the grounds alongside a 40-foot Statue of Liberty replica and recreations of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Liberty Bell, and Mount Rushmore.

The festival opened Monday, June 1, at 3900 N. Garden Drive in Lehi and is organized by Thanksgiving Point, the Lehi-based nonprofit.

Eight zones, one ticket

Each zone offers a different experience. Liberty Lane has a 250-foot inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable maze, and the landmark replicas. Hope Harbor puts kids aboard giant pirate ships. Sea to Splashin' Sea is the water play area, with water balloons, the Downpour Derby, and foam play. Spaceport lets children climb a Mars Rover, dig for alien fossils, and try virtual reality missions.

Victory Field is built around sports challenges: basketball, soccer, mini golf, and inflatable slackline courses. Music in America features instruments and a giant birthday cake display tied to the 250th celebration. Heritage Trail highlights Utah pioneer history and includes a replica of Delicate Arch. The America 250 Schoolhouse offers nine rotating educational lessons about the founding of America and Utah.

Tickets and hours

Imaginaria runs Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., through August 22. Admission is included with regular Ashton Gardens entry and is free for Thanksgiving Point members.

Per Thanksgiving Point's KSL Events listing, general admission prices are: adults $24, youth (ages 13–17) $19, children (ages 3–12) $17, and seniors (65+) $21. Children 2 and under get in free. Parking is also free. Prices listed are from Thanksgiving Point's current event listing; check thanksgivingpoint.org/imaginaria/ for updates.

An optional Ultimate Activity Card unlocks more than 20 take-home crafts, face painting, virtual reality missions, water balloon activities, and food items including Dole Whip and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Thanksgiving Point also offers an All-Access Pass that gives families three consecutive days at all seven venues for the price of a single-day admission, valid through August 22.

On hot days, those other venues offer air-conditioned alternatives: the Butterfly Biosphere, Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Curiosity Farms, and Jurassic Jungle.

Upcoming community calendar

• Through Saturday, August 22 — Imaginaria at Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Tickets at thanksgivingpoint.org/imaginaria/.