About this Event
Des Moines SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 — Iowa’s Biggest Holiday Pub Crawl
The Des Moines SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is the ultimate holiday bar crawl experience in Des Moines, Iowa. On Saturday, December 5th, 2026, hundreds of Santas, elves, reindeer, and holiday characters will take over Des Moines’s best bars for one epic day of festive fun, drink specials, and holiday cheer.
Whether you’re looking for the best things to do in Des Moines this December or searching for holiday events in Des Moines, SantaCon is the can’t-miss event of the season. This is Des Moines’s biggest Christmas bar crawl — and your ticket gets you into every participating bar on the route.
How the Des Moines SantaCon Bar Crawl Works
• Check in at the starting venue between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Pick up your SantaCon branded wristband and crawl route map
• Crawl through all participating bars across Des Moines at your own pace
• Enjoy exclusive drink specials and holiday vibes at every stop
What’s Included With Your Ticket
🎟️ Entry to all participating bars on the SantaCon crawl route
🎅 SantaCon branded wristband
🗺️ Crawl route map with all venue locations
🍻 Exclusive drink specials at each participating bar
🎄 A fun, safe, and professionally organized pub crawl in Des Moines
What to Expect at SantaCon Des Moines
SantaCon Des Moines brings together hundreds of festive crawlers for one of the biggest holiday bar crawls in Iowa. Expect multiple participating bars and venues across Des Moines, IA, drink specials at every stop, and a sea of Santa suits, ugly Christmas sweaters, elf outfits, and creative holiday costumes.
This isn’t just a bar crawl — it’s a full-blown holiday experience. Whether you’re a SantaCon veteran or a first-timer, you’ll have a blast crawling through Des Moines’s nightlife scene with hundreds of other Santas.
Ticket Information
Several ticket options are available:
• FREE PROMO — Limited free tickets (while they last)
• Early Bird — $11.99 (best value, limited quantity)
• Group Rate — $9.99 per person (4+ Santas required)
• General Admission — $19.99
• Day of Event — $24.99
All tickets grant entry to every participating bar on the crawl.
Important Information
• Age Requirement: This is a 21+ only event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in. No exceptions.
• Dress Code: Santa suits, holiday costumes, ugly Christmas sweaters — the more festive the better!
• Check-In Window: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the starting venue
• All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
See here for more Des Moines bar crawls on PubCrawls.com.
Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to attend with a valid form of government issued ID. All drink specials and participating bars are subject to change at the venue’s discretion. There are no refunds as all sales are final. Only in the event of a cancellation refunds will be issued. If you are unable to make the event you may transfer your ticket to someone else.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
American Outlaws Bar, 214 3rd Street, Des Moines, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 30.65
