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This is the last full week of tulip season at Thanksgiving Point, so expect Lehi to feel a little busier than usual, especially heading into the weekend.

There’s also a pretty good mix of local stuff happening besides the flowers this week, from the Legacy Center 5K and city cleanup project to library events and the Baby Animal Festival still going strong.

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Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival – Final Week to Catch the Blooms – This is the last full week of the Tulip Festival before the displays wrap up for the season, and the gardens are still packed with color. Between the flowers, mountain views, food trucks, and evening hours, it’s still one of the easiest spring outings in Utah for families, dates, or visitors in town. Get tickets here.
Date/Time: May 11–16, 2026 (Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; closed Sundays)
Location: Ashton Gardens, 3900 N Garden Dr, Lehi, UT 84048

Legacy Center Silver Streak 5K – Member Appreciation Race Morning – The Legacy Center’s annual Silver Streak 5K is back Saturday morning with a short local race, post-run activities, and a pretty family-friendly atmosphere overall. It’s limited to Legacy Center members, but for regulars there, this is one of the bigger community fitness events of the month. Learn more here.
Date/Time: Sat, May 16, 2026 (Check-in 7:30 AM, Race Starts 8:00 AM)
Location: Lehi Legacy Center – East Parking Lot, 123 N Center St, Lehi, UT 84043

Beautify Lehi Service Project – Community Cleanup at Salix Park – If you’ve been wanting a simple volunteer opportunity close to home, this city-backed cleanup project is probably the easiest way to jump in. Residents will help clean and improve areas around Salix Park as part of Lehi’s ongoing community beautification efforts.
Date/Time: Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Location: Salix Park, 3109 W Allred Dr, Lehi, UT 84043

Utah Dough Show – Utah’s Big Dessert Competition Comes to Lehi – Bakers and dessert vendors from around the state are heading to Thanksgiving Point for this pastry-focused food event, with tastings, competitions, and a charity fundraiser built into the day. It’s a pretty niche event, but if you like baking shows or local food events, this is probably your thing.
Date/Time: Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Location: Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT 84043

Lehi Historical Marker Unveiling – Honoring the Old Lehi Tabernacle Site – A new historical marker will be unveiled Saturday morning at the former Lehi Tabernacle site, giving longtime residents and newer families a chance to connect with a small piece of local history. Quiet event, but meaningful if you care about Lehi’s older landmarks and community history.
Date/Time: Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Location: Lehi Tabernacle Site, 200 N Center St, Lehi, UT 84043

Baby Animal Festival – Spring Farm Days at Thanksgiving Point – Baby goats, lambs, piglets, chicks, and hands-on farm activities are back at Curiosity Farms this week, which makes this one of the stronger family picks around Lehi right now. Easy choice if you’ve got younger kids and need an outdoor activity that doesn’t require much planning. Learn more here.
Date/Time: May 1–30, 2026 (Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; closed Sundays)
Location: Curiosity Farms, 2502 W Sycamore Ln, Lehi, UT 84043

Storytime – Midweek Library Story Sessions for Little Kids – One of the more reliable weekday activities for parents with younger kids. Expect songs, books, movement, and simple activities spread across several morning sessions both Wednesday and Thursday.
Date/Time: Wed, May 13 & Thu, May 14, 2026 (9:30 AM–10:00 AM, 10:15 AM 10:45 AM, & 11:00 AM–11:30 AM)
Location: Lehi Library Programming Space, 131 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043

Chapter Chats – Book Club for Intermediate Readers – A relaxed after-school book club for kids in grades 4–6 who are starting to move into longer chapter books and group discussions. Good fit for readers who like library programs but are a little past traditional storytime age.
Date/Time: Wed, May 13, 2026 (4:00 PM–5:00 PM)
Location: Lehi Library Programming Space, 131 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043

Mazes & Brain Games Member Preview Night – One-Night Interactive Exhibit Preview – Thanksgiving Point members get early access Friday night to the new Mazes & Brain Games exhibit at the Museum of Natural Curiosity. It’s one of the more unique one-night-only events this week, especially for families with kids who like puzzles, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits. Learn more here.
Date/Time: Fri, May 15, 2026 (5:00 PM–8:00 PM)
Location: Museum of Natural Curiosity, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT 84043

New Lehi Retail Center Begins Construction in Silicon Slopes: Work has started on The Collective at Morning Vista, a 134,000-square-foot retail development in Lehi along the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City and Provo. The project will be anchored by Whole Foods Market and is expected to include dining, retail, fitness and service tenants, with Bamboo Sushi, VIO Med Spa and Petfolk also confirmed. Developers say the center will include outdoor gathering areas, patios and community-focused design, with the project expected to be completed in roughly two years.

Lehi Historical Society Honors Carter Airport Legacy: The Lehi Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker honoring Carter Airport, which once operated near 600 East and Airport Drive and helped shape aviation training along the Wasatch Front. The marker recognizes Vern and Jessie Carter, whose aviation work through Carter Airport, Carter Flying Service and Carter Sky Ranch Airport left a lasting mark on Lehi and Utah aviation.

📍189 E. State St., Lehi, UT 84043

Dragon’s Keep Lehi is a solid pick when you want something cozy, nerdy, and low-pressure. The shop carries board games, role-playing games, trading card games, comics, and miniature gaming, and the Lehi location invites people to “stay awhile and play your favorite game,” which makes it a nice little hangout when you want a night that’s more conversation than chaos.

This one is best for friends, families with older kids, or a solo stop if you like browsing games and finding your next hobby. Bring a game-loving friend, ask what’s popular right now, and let yourself get pulled into something new.

Lehi City Council Meeting (city business, budgeting & community decisions) – Tue, May 12, 2026 @ 5:00 PM, Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers (131 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043). Public meeting covering city business, council actions, budgeting discussions, and other community matters impacting Lehi residents; community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed on local decisions. View meetings & agendas here.

Lehi Local Building Authority Meeting (public facilities & building authority business) – Tue, May 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM, Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers (131 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043). Public meeting covering Local Building Authority business tied to city facilities, financing, and related municipal projects; residents interested in city infrastructure and public building planning are encouraged to attend.

Lehi Planning Commission Public Hearing (development & subdivision updates – Thu, May 14, 2026 @ 7:00 PM, Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers (131 N 100 E, Lehi). Public hearing agenda includes development-related items connected to Heritage Meadows, Southwick Estates, View 21 East, and Gardner Point Phase 1 Parcel H, giving residents a chance to stay informed on growth and land-use changes happening around Lehi.