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Event Calendar

The Ark Encounter has a variety of events to enhance your visit. The Answers Center hosts daily presentations with our world-class creation apologetics speakers, concerts, conferences and special events, and more. There is something for everyone in your family to enjoy during your trip to the Ark Encounter!

Daily Activities

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Winter Events

December–March

One of our most popular events of the year is ChristmasTown, which takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s and features dazzling light displays, an indoor nativity, live dramas, and more!
*Zip lines are closed January through mid-March.

Featured Event

ChristmasTown

November 29, 2024–January 4, 2025
Tuesday–Saturday on select days

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Other Events

ChristmasTime

Ark Encounter

Total Lunar Eclipse

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Stargazer’s Night

Spring Events

March–June

Join us for three faith-building days for the whole family during our Answers Homeschool Experience. Be encouraged in your homeschooling journey as you soak in practical, biblical teaching from sought-after speakers, experience the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, participate in additional activities, and watch the kids’ eyes open in wonder as they learn more about the Creator and his creation!

Featured Event

A Family Homeschool Experience

May 15–17, 2025

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Other Events

Easter Living History

April 18–19, 2025

Deaf Days

April 12, 2025

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Explore

Summer Events

June–September

Experience the world’s largest Christian music festival—40 Days & 40 Nights of Christian Music. Sought-after speakers and favorite artists from multiple genres come to Northern Kentucky to provide more than 120 concerts over the course of the festival. The event is based at the Ark, but concerts are also held at the Creation Museum on select days.

Featured Event

40 Days & 40 Nights

July 29–September 6, 2025
On Select Days

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Other Events

Borderland Living History

July 25–26, 2025

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Explore Camp

High School Lab Intensives

Fall Events

September–November

Our two-day Día Latino conference is held annually in October at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Spanish-speakers enjoy special sessions in their first language, and Spanish signage, captions, and interpreters are available at both attractions.