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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

Seasonal Events

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Winter Events

December–March

One of our most popular events of the year is ChristmasTime, which takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year's and features dazzling rainbow-colored lights, live music, and special Christmas programs.

*Zip lines are closed January through mid-March.

Featured Event

ChristmasTime

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

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Other Events

ChristmasTown

Creation Museum

The Pilgrim's Progress

January 3–18, 2025

VBS Showcase

January 23–25, 2025

Spring Events

March–June

Answers for Women is an annually held spring conference focused on encouraging and equipping women of all ages in the faith. This popular conference is known to sell out, so be sure to purchase your tickets early! (Note: Streaming options are often available if the in-person conference is sold out.)

Featured Event

Answers for Women

March 31–April 2, 2025

April 3–5, 2025

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Other Events

Answers for Men

March 21–22, 2025

Deaf Days

April 11, 2025

Family Homeschool Experience

May 15–17, 2025

Legacy Conference

June 13–14, 2025

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Summer Events

June–September

Experience the world’s largest Christian music festival—40 Days & 40 Nights of Christian Music at the Ark Encounter. 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.

Featured Event

40 Days & 40 Nights

July 29–September 6, 2025

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Other Events

Answers for Educators

July 21–July 22, 2025

Answers Academy

Gospel Music Weekends

May 30–July 26, 2025

High School Lab Intensives

Explore Camp

Creation Museum

Fall Events

September–November

Our three-day Answers for Pastors & Leaders Conference is held every October and draws attendees from across the country. Enjoy admission to both the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum and learn from dynamic speakers during this conference.