Events and happenings in Utah

Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point

LEHI — Thanksgiving Point is welcoming spring with 250,000 tulips at its annual Tulip Festival.

The 100 tulip varieties in 70 colors are in bloom at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens in 15 different themed areas throughout the 55-acre park.

The festival runs through May 1 and features activities such as:

Garden education classes at 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Guided garden tours, at noon Monday-Friday and noon and 3 p.m. Saturday.

Live music Friday and Saturdays.

Crafts and food at the Waterfall Amphitheater.

Guest photo contest, with the winning garden photo appearing in the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune.

Artwork from local artist Sarah Samuelson.

A cultural celebration on Dutch Day at the gardens on April 24.

The Tulip Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gardens. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $6 for children ages 3-12. Entry is free for members. Thanksgiving Point is closed on Sundays.

Park City fundraiser for teacher, family

PARK CITY — Park City High School is hosting a fundraiser to support a teacher and his family.

A spaghetti dinner and silent auction is 6-9 p.m. on Thursday in Park City High's cafeteria, 1750 Kearns Blvd. Dinner is free, with donations being accepted.

Money raised will help cover medical expenses and build a safe and healthful play area for 2-year-old Bransen Rauzi, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Bransen's father, Robbie Rauzi, is Park City High's health science teacher.

— Amy K. Stewart

Utah Prehistory Week is May 1-8

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Prehistory Week, a celebration of the vast and unique prehistory of the state, will be May 1-8, with a variety of events.

Events include:

Saturday, May 1: Prehistory Week Open House. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. 450 West, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free