SantaCon in Peoria, IL

We cannot confirm a Peoria SantaCon for 2026 from our data, so we are not publishing a date. If one is added, it would get its own event page and date. Please do not rely on listings from other years, because dates change annually. Meanwhile, other cities have confirmed dates, so look at their pages.

A SantaCon is a group holiday party where costumed guests move through bars. It is commonly traced back to San Francisco in 1994. Not every city has an event each year, and Peoria is covered on this page for that reason. Dates announced so far elsewhere are all in December.

New events are published as event pages, so a Peoria page would appear if the city is added. Searching again closer to December can also turn up listings. Our list of dated cities spans three December weekends. Until then, dated cities elsewhere on the list are the better bet for planning.

Because this is a bar crawl, assume 21+ entry and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If your group includes anyone under 21, check the event page before you plan around them. Never drive after drinking; plan a ride before you go. Do not lend your ID to anyone, since it will not work for them.

Go with a group if you can, agree on a meeting spot, and share your location with a friend. Keep valuables to a minimum, since crowded bars invite lost phones. Respect each bar's rules and capacity limits. Never leave a drink unattended.

Wear a Santa suit or another holiday costume; red, green and white outfits, elf looks and reindeer gear all fit the theme. Dress for the cold with insulated boots, warm socks and a costume that works with a winter jacket. Skip costume pieces that are hard to carry or that block other guests. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.

Other Illinois cities on our list with dates: Chicago (Dec 19). Each city has its own event page with its own details. Check driving time and parking ahead of time. Dates and details can change, so recheck each event page before you travel.