November 6-8, 2026
Plan Your Weekend
A little preparation. A lot of exploration.
Whether this year is your first EiK or you’re returning for another year, we’ve gathered the information you need to make the most of your weekend.
Event Hours
When Things Are Happening
Here is an at-a-glance look at the main events, activities, and gathering times throughout the weekend.
Times are subject to change. Please refer to official EiK communications for updates.
Friday, November 6
Registration
3:00 – 7:30 PM
Classes
4:30 – 7:30 PM
Vending
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Dungeon Party
8:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Singles Mixer (Hotel Restaurant)
8:45 – 9:45 PM
Cigar Social
9:30 – 11:00 PM
Midnight Buffet
11:30 PM
Saturday, November 7
Registration
9:00 AM – Noon
Auction Ticket Sales
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Vending
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Classes
9:30 AM – 12:50 PM + 3:10 PM – 6:30 PM
Exploration Emporium
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Auction Drawings
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Dungeon Party
8:00 PM — 2:00 AM
Midnight Buffet
11:30 PM
Saturday Munches
For the Love of (Spicy) Books
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Etch-a-Sketch Munch
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Basking Asp Munch
12:30 – 1:15 PM
STL Kinky Crafters
3:00 – 3:30 PM
St. Louis TNG
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Sunday, November 8
Classes
10:00 AM – 3:20 PM
Vending
9:30 AM – Noon
Auction Pickup
9:00 AM – Noon
Take the Weekend at Your Own Pace
A busy conference can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. EiK recognizes that attendees have different sensory, physical, and social needs.
The Quiet Room
The dedication low-stimulation environment is available for attendees who need a break from the bustle.
VENUE INFORMATION
Keeping Our Community Private
Your privacy matters. So does the privacy of our host venue.
To help protect our attendees and the venue hosting Exploration Into Kink, specific location details are not publicly available on our website. Registered attendees will receive the information necessary to locate and access the event through official EiK communications.
Please respect this practice by refraining from publicly sharing the venue’s name, address, maps, or other identifying details. We appreciate your help in protecting the privacy of our community and the people who make this event possible.
Questions about your registration or event access?