About this Event
EARN A FREE TICKET & SOME CASH FOR SPREADING THE WORD: We are looking for Crawl to Christkindlmarket Ambassadors and Influencers to spread the word about this event to their friends! Please email [email protected] for more info!
🎄🍻 Looking for a laid-back, create-your-own-adventure bar crawl? Look no further! Grab your friends and family 👯♀️ and stroll through River North as you embrace the holiday spirit, hopping from bar to bar at your own pace.
During the holiday season, the bars get decorated with holiday flair and several of them even taking on a whole new look, becoming Christmas themed Pop-Ups! Enjoy incredible photo opportunities 📸 and more as you make your way toward the beautiful and renowned Christkindlmarket! 🎁
And what’s a holiday bar crawl without a little Midwest generosity? Participating bars will hook you up with a shot with any beverage purchase as you crawl!
Whether you're visiting from out of town or a Chicagoan through and through, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with your favorite people, explore River North, and throw back a few festive drinks! 🍻🎄🎉
If you're looking for a CRAZY BIG Holiday Bar Crawl, you should check out TBOX (Twelve Bars of Christmas) at TBOXCrawl.com!
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Your VIP Pass includes admission to all bars on the crawl, a specialty shot at each bar*, a Santa hat, passport map, souvenir postcard, giveaways and more! (*purchase of a beverage required for specialty shot)
WHERE: River North's Best Holiday Bars, leading you to Christkindlmarket.
CHECK-IN: You can pick up your bar crawl passport, Santa Hat and souvenir postcard at Tree House (149 W. Kinzie). Please note:
- We suggest giving yourself at least 4 hours to fully enjoy the event.
- Crawl check in ends 1 hour prior to listed Eventbrite end time for each date.
- Christkindlmarket closes at the listed Eventbrite end time for each date. Make sure to give yourself enough time to enjoy all it has to offer and please note there may be a line to enter.
CRAWL SCHEDULE: This is a create-your-own-holiday-adventure bar crawl. You can start at any time and choose which participating bars you'd like to go to in whatever order you like!
ABOUT CHRISTKINDLMARKET: The Christkindlmarket unites cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm. Inspired by the 16th century Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, one of the first outdoor markets of its kind, the Christkindlmarket is well-known for its vendors’ high quality gifts and food, holiday cheer, and for being the ideal place for families to make unique memories. *Please note, Christkindlmarket is NOT affiliated with this crawl...we are simply crawling to Christkindlmarket!
FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE: See below for more info.
FREE STUFF: Get Freebies* including: $5 in FREE food from DoorDash, $30 from Rakuten, $10 in FREE food from Ritual, 25% off + free shipping from Blue Apron and more! Click HERE for more info. *All offers valid for first time users only and subject to change without notice.
REASONS TO BUY EARLY: In addition to getting tickets at a lower price, those who purchase early will also receive free tickets and/or deeply discounted tickets to future events.
PHOTO CONTEST: Enter to win by using #CrawltoChristkindlmarket in your posts on Instagram or Facebook. Our panel of judges will go through the pictures and winners will be contacted afterward! Prizes include tickets to bar crawls, party cruises on Lake Michigan, wine tastings, martini tastings and more!
PLEASE NOTE: If there is a line at a certain bar, you can either wait in that line or move on to the next one. It is possible certain bars may be closed during the crawl, but not to worry...there are plenty of participating bars in the area...you will not go thirsty!
SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: For questions, sponsorship/vendor opportunities, and press inquiries, please fill out the form HERE.
FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE:
- Fundraising Opportunity: Are you trying to raise money for a certain cause? Email [email protected] for more info!
- Celebrate your birthday on the crawl and your ticket is free! Email [email protected] for more info (conditions apply).
- Want to earn a free ticket and some cash for spreading the word? Email [email protected] for more info!
WORK WITH US: Interested in meeting new people while having fun running the best experiences in Chicago? Email [email protected].
CAN'T FIND YOUR TICKET? Click here.
Rules, Regulations, & Disclaimers
All Guests must be 21+ with valid government issued ID. We will crawl rain or shine! NO REFUNDS! If you cannot find your ticket please contact Eventbrite.com directly, please do NOT email us as there is nothing we can do. Must be 21 years old to participate; valid government issued ID required. Participating venues and advertised times are subject to change. Best Bar Crawls, LLC promotes safety and urges all participants to drink responsibly. Participating venues reserve the right to refuse entry to guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival. No refunds will be given. Gift cards must be used for food in accordance with state and local liquor laws. No refunds. All sales are final. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or proceed to another venue. Do not be late for registration. Prices are subject to change while supplies last. For further Terms and Conditions of this event and ticket purchase please see “Ticket Purchase and Event Terms and Conditions” in checkout before purchasing these tickets; which shall also be binding and shall be incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.
*Unfortunately the Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed into the event.*
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