Nov. 23 – Dec. 23 & Dec. 26 – 30, 2018
Experience the wonder that surrounded Christ’s birth during our free annual ChristmasTown event!
Free event does not include $5 parking or food, retail items, zip lines, camel rides, museum exhibits, and shows. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Family Dining
Noah’s Café will once again be offering a special turkey dinner that is only available during this time of the year. Enjoy an amazing view of the lights while dining on our deck that is now heated and enclosed. Our delicious food will warm you up on a crisp night!
Zip Lines
Get a bird’s-eye view of the colorful lights as you soar down the Screaming Eagle Zip Lines. During Christmas Town you have the opportunity to venture down three lines, which should take under one hour to complete.
Live Nativity
Step back in time as you view a realistic recreation of the events surrounding the night of our Savior’s birth. Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you watch Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus.
Who Is Jesus?
The Magi’s Journey
As you walk through the Garden of Lights, you’ll also encounter one of the Magi, a wise man who journeyed to Bethlehem to see “the one who [was] born King of the Jews” and learn of his amazing journey.
Meet Bible Characters
Keep an eye out for biblical characters roaming the Garden of Lights and telling about their connection with the birth of Christ. You might get to meet the shepherds, centurions, Simeon, Anna, or Zacharias and Elizabeth.
Tips for Your Visit
What Was the Christmas Star?
Learn about the mysterious “star in the east” that heralded the birth of Jesus and guided the wise men to Him in this planetarium show. Join us for this new look at an intriguing part of the Christmas season.
More Inside: Museum Exhibits
After viewing the free lights and nativity, warm up touring the museum exhibits and learn how God’s Word makes sense of our world, and do some Christmas shopping in the bookstore.
ChristmasTime
at the Ark
Come experience the wonder of ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter! See the Ark in rainbow lights, enjoy a Christmas buffet, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, meet adorable zoo animals, enjoy festive music, and much more!