Last Saturday the corn maze closed. Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point ended its season on October 31. Two days later, on Monday, November 2, the Legacy Center started indoor pickleball. A week from today, on Thursday, November 12, Ashton Gardens turns on more than 10 million lights for Luminaria.
Each of these changes comes with a published schedule. For Luminaria, the night you choose sets your entry window, your ticket tier and how easily you can change plans. Lehi's other new routines this season, from pickleball to a new cinnamon-roll shop to curbside hazardous-waste pickup, also run on fixed hours or start dates. This November, checking the clock first is the simplest way to plan.
The handoff, in order
Here is how the next five weeks line up on Lehi's calendar:
- October 31: Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point finished its September 21 to October 31 run.
- November 2: Indoor pickleball began at the Lehi Legacy Center. Play is free for members with an annual pass.
- November 12: Luminaria opens at Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Drive, and runs through January 9, 2027.
- December 1: Lehi's new curbside hazardous-waste pickup pilot is scheduled to begin.
- December 5: The Lehi City Santa Parade & Tree Lighting is listed for 4 to 6 p.m.
Luminaria takes up most of the season, and it also has the most detailed schedule.
Luminaria's later nights start the day before Thanksgiving
Luminaria is closed Sundays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is sold in 15-minute time slots. The last entry time changes over the season, and Thanksgiving Point groups the dates this way on its Luminaria event page:
| Dates | Time slots | Last entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12–24 and 30; Dec. 1–3, 7–10, 14–17 and 29; Jan. 1–2 | 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) | 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. |
| Nov. 25 and 27–28; Dec. 4–5, 11–12 and 18–28 | 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. |
| Jan. 4–9 | 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | 8:45 p.m. |
Read by day of the week, the table shows a few things. Opening weekend falls on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. Both nights are in the first group, along with November 20 and 21, so last entry on those four weekend nights is 9:15, the same as a Tuesday. The 9:45 last entry starts on Wednesday, November 25, the night before Thanksgiving. After that it applies to the Friday and Saturday pairs in early December and to every open night from December 18 through December 28. The last week, January 4 through 9, shares Thanksgiving's 5 p.m. start and has the earliest close of the season, with the final entry at 8:45.
If your household eats dinner late or has teenagers with evening practices, these extra 30 minutes help on the late nights. If you're bringing younger children who go to bed early, the first two weekends end at the same time as weeknights.
What a slot gets you this year
The first thing you see at the entrance is the Merry Mosaic, a light-and-music show built around 6,500 luminaries and a 120-foot-tall Christmas tree. In its October 1 announcement, Thanksgiving Point listed these new features for 2026:
- Ignite the Night: an original show made for Luminaria, about seven minutes long, set up as a battle between Frost and Fire on a 120-foot digital stage with custom animation, fire and frost effects.
- Christmas on the Lake: tall illuminated trees placed so they reflect on the water, set up as a new centerpiece of the walk.
- Carol-oke: a holiday sing-along where visitors can take the microphone or sing from the audience.
Thanksgiving Point also says many nights sell out and recommends buying ahead. Because entry is by time slot, buying early also gives you a better choice of arrival times on the late nights in the table above.
Price follows the date, and so does flexibility
Ticket prices also change by date. Thanksgiving Point sorts each night into Value, Standard or Premium pricing on a 2026 pricing calendar. The presale window closed on October 31. From here on, the event page shows the current price when you pick a date.
The exchange rules matter more in a Utah December. All sales are final. Exchangeable Tickets are the only option that allows a same-day change, and you have to contact Thanksgiving Point before your time slot. Regular tickets can't be exchanged within 24 hours of the ticket date. Earlier exchanges cost $10 per transaction and depend on an equally priced date and time being open. Exchanges can be made online, by phone at 801.768.2300, or at the reception desk in the Butterfly Biosphere from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exchanges are limited to dates at the same price, and moving to a higher-priced date means paying the difference. Once a night sells out, it can't be used for an exchange. If snow is in the forecast and your plans can't move, the Exchangeable option is the only ticket that lets you change on the day of your visit.
A few add-ons are also listed. Groups of 50 or more get 20% off regular-season admission and can book the Warming & Gathering tent with a private firepit. Foodie Punch Cards are bought online and picked up at the Visitor Center entrance. A VIP package includes admission without a timed entry, a bottomless hot chocolate mug and a few souvenirs.
Daytime routines on fixed hours
Lehi's other new routines this season run in the morning and early afternoon.
Pickleball at the Legacy Center runs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., and Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. That adds 13 hours of member play a week. It's free with an annual pass, and players bring their own equipment. The Lehi Free Press reported that residents asked the city council for indoor pickleball at its September 8 meeting. One player told the paper the appeal is being able to show up during the posted hours and play with people she already sees at the center each week, without having to organize a group ahead of time.
Dough Lady's second shop is at 3156 N. 1200 West, Suite 101, and is run by owners Amy and Eric Lund. The Salt Lake Tribune reports hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The menu includes cinnamon, blueberry-lemon and brown-butter-chai rolls, plus rotating seasonal flavors. Since the shop closes at 2 p.m. every day it's open, it's a morning or lunchtime stop. A Saturday visit could easily come before an evening Luminaria slot.
Curbside hazardous-waste pickup is the newest service. Lehi's Waste Management At Your Door pilot is scheduled to start December 1. It's free for customers with regular garbage service, according to the Lehi Free Press. It accepts household chemicals, automotive fluids, electronics, paint and batteries, among other items. It does not take tires, large appliances or appliances with Freon, ammunition or explosives. If the garage still holds leftover paint and old batteries, they can wait for this service instead of a trip to a drop-off site.
Getting to the north end of town
Thanksgiving Point and the Lehi FrontRunner Station, at 3101 N. Ashton Blvd., are both at the north end of the city. Since August 16, UTA's North Utah County On Demand service has covered a 77-square-mile zone. It connects riders in parts of Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, American Fork and Highland to the FrontRunner station and other stops. Before planning a car-free night out, check UTA's announcement to confirm your home address is in the zone.
Two Lehi City park projects are also listed as nearly done. The city's parks page expects Lakeview Park in Traverse Mountain to open in late 2026 and the Switchyard Bike Park at Shadow Ridge to be finished by the end of the year. The bike park plan includes two asphalt pump tracks, three jump lines and a skills area. Neither has an opening date yet.
This season continues the Thanksgiving Point calendar we covered in August, in Three Festivals, One Address. The Lehi City Santa Parade & Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., falls on one of Luminaria's late nights. Families can catch the parade first and still have a Luminaria slot with last entry at 9:45.
Tricia Vanderkooi follows Lehi's calendar as closely as its streets, from new neighborhood parks to Ashton Gardens' opening night. If you've wondered what your own Lehi home would be worth heading into the holidays, get your free home valuation and Tricia will walk you through it in person.
