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Local

Utah Valley looks ahead to Fourth of July celebrations

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
June 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Independence Day is just around the corner, and Utah Valley will feature several activities for Utahns looking for an evening or weekend of entertainment.
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Museum & Exhibitions

Luminaria returns to Thanksgiving Point for holiday season

By Mabel Galvez Laparra
November 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Thanksgiving Point's popular Christmas attraction, Luminaria, opened on Nov. 16.
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Featured

Drone shows are replacing many Utah firework shows

By Joel Leighton
July 03, 2023 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City launched its first-ever drone show in place of its regular firework display, in an attempt to avoid wildfires and air pollution.
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Entertainment

Cornbelly's Corn Maze makes USA Top 10 list

By Samantha Birrell
October 11, 2021 12:00 AM
One of the best corn mazes in the country is right here in Utah County. Cornbelly's Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point made USA Today's Top 10 list.
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Art

14 summer events in Utah County

By Kimberly Petersen
June 21, 2019 12:00 AM
Enjoying fresh strawberries and cream at Strawberry Days. (Catrina Poulson)
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Museum & Exhibitions

Utah museums provide family-centered learning experiences

By Ciera Kueser
December 20, 2018 12:00 AM
The state of Utah has over 60 museums. Thanksgiving Point in Lehi recently opened pre-sale ticketing for its new live museum called the Butterfly Biosphere, according to Thanksgiving Point Communications Director Josh Berndt.
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Life

Students share favorite date ideas

By Danielle Jardine
April 26, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo and Orem, sandwiched between two college campuses, are packed full of young adults who are single and ready to mingle. Students shared with The Daily Universe which date ideas they prefer and why.
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Art

Thanksgiving Point Dia de los Muertos bridges Utah, Latin American culture

By Carley Porter
October 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Thanksgiving Point will honor the cultural tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) this weekend, marking the venue's fourth year celebrating the holiday.
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Food

"Eat Like a Pilgrim" event connects Utahns to historic roots.

By Austin Tenny
November 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A young girl gets put in the stockade for not being in costume at Thanksgiving Point's, 'Eat Like a Pilgrim' event. (Rachel Olsen)
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Local

For giant pumpkin grower, reward is more than big pumpkin

October 02, 2015 12:00 AM
In this photo taken on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, Ed Dennis prepares to remove his giant pumpkin from his garden with the help of Ty Ricks, right, at Dennis' home in Highland, Utah. (Spenser Heaps/Daily Herald via AP)
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Sports

The Iron Cowboy rests his hat and wetsuit in Lehi after his 50-50-50 Challenge

July 23, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah native James Lawrence has nearly completed the 50-50-50 Challenge.
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Campus

BYU Army ROTC prepares for deployment with mock war exercise

By Jacob Molnar
January 05, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Army ROTC trains cadets for war.
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Local

New museum expected to combat dwindling creativity

By Adam Mears
February 19, 2014 12:00 AM
A rendering of what the museum will look like once it is completed this spring. (Courtesy Thanksgiving Point)
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Local

Kid Curiosity

By Eliza Wilson
October 03, 2012 12:00 AM
Workers broke ground for a new children's museum at Thanksgiving Point.
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Local

Cornbelly's goes political

September 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Hannah Wheelwright, her shoes covered in mud, braves the rain with her fellow political enthusiasts in a friendly competition through an election-themed corn maze at Thanksgiving Point.
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Life

Science of Listening exhibit opens at Thanksgiving Point

July 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point opened its new Science of Listening exhibit.
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Golf

Resourceful BYU students find ways to golf for cheap

July 03, 2012 12:00 AM
Golf clubs: $50
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Art

"Follow His Light" exhibit opens in honor of Mother's Day

May 08, 2012 12:00 AM
Starting Mother's Day weekend, Utah artists will come together to showcase their inspirational art depicting teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ at Thanksgiving Point.
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