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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

Summer Fall Winter Spring

Summer Events

June–September

Experience the world’s largest Christian music festival—40 Days 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 of Christian Music

July 29–September 6, 2025

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Other Events

Astronaut Encounter

Saturday, July 12, 2025

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.

Featured Event

Answers for Pastors

September 30–October 2, 2025

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Other Events

Día Latino

October 17–18, 2025

Creation College Expo

November 6–8, 2025

High School Labs

Explore

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 28, 2025–January 3, 2026
Thursday–Saturday on select days

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Other Events

ChristmasTown

Creation Museum

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Coming January 2026

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.)