The Christmas Bar Crawl - Columbus
Participants tour multiple Columbus bars dressed in holiday gear like Santa, elf, and reindeer costumes. Admission covers entry fees across all participating venues, including a mid-party and an after-party. Ticket holders receive drink or shot vouchers, exclusive food and beverage specials, a stadium cup, a bottle opener lanyard, and an event route map.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 21+
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Short North
Food & Drink
Tickets include 2–3 drinks or shots, with exclusive drink specials and food specials at select venues.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Check in between 4 and 6 p.m.; the first 100 check-ins receive a plush Santa hat.
- Bring a valid government-issued ID, since every attendee must be at least 21 to enter the crawl.
- Use the Columbus pub crawl map to help navigate between participating bar locations.
- Arrange an Uber or Lyft instead of driving, as organizers specifically advise against drinking and driving.
- Donate a toy valued at $20 or more and email a drop-off photo or online receipt to claim a free ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- Buy tickets before prices go up for the early price.
- Donate a qualifying toy to Toys for Tots and claim a free ticket by emailing proof of donation.
- A plush Santa hat is given to the first 100 check-ins.
Links & Contact
Run by Crawl With US
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the crawl?
Attendees must be at least 21 and show valid government-issued ID.
What does a ticket include?
It includes drink or shot vouchers, cover at participating bars and the parties, a stadium party cup, a bottle-opener lanyard, a crawl map, and access to the mid-party and after-party.
What should I wear?
Holiday gear is encouraged; costumes such as Santa, elf, and reindeer outfits are mentioned.
Will food and drinks be available?
The crawl includes drink specials and food specials at select venues, as well as drink or shot vouchers with a ticket.
How can I get between the bars safely?
The organizer recommends using Uber or Lyft to and from the crawl.
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