Dinosaur Island is Thanksgiving Point’s main summer attraction and will be in the Ashton Gardens through August 26. Visit Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm. Tickets available now. An oasis in the desert, the Ashton Gardens feature 50 acres of lush gardens, grand lawns, and the largest manmade waterfall in the Western Hemisphere. Rejuvenate yourself and enjoy nature’s beauty in secluded gardens and winding paths. Stroll through themed areas including the Light of the World sculpture garden portraying the life of Jesus Christ. Seasonal events include a Tulip Festival each spring and holiday Luminaria lights celebration each winter. The Trellis Cafe located inside offers lunch indoors and on a beautiful patio.