SantaCon in Stillwater, MN

There is an event page for Stillwater, but its date is not confirmed in our data, so we do not want to guess. Look at the event page for the current schedule before you plan travel. Cities with confirmed dates on our list fall on Saturdays in December, but that does not set Stillwater's date. Hold off on non-refundable travel until a date is confirmed.

Yes. Other Minnesota stops with dates on our list include Minneapolis (Dec 5). Each city has its own event page with its own details. Check driving time and parking ahead of time. If you are driving, look at parking and rideshare options near the start point.

The best source is the event page for SantaCon Stillwater, which is where ticketing details would be posted. Keep your confirmation email handy, since you may be asked for it at check-in. Be cautious with third-party resale listings. Compare any bundle options only after confirming the date matches your plans.

No venue list is confirmed here. Check the event page, which is where the organizer would post bars or a meeting point. If one bar is a must for your group, confirm it on the event page before you plan around it. Plan parking or a rideshare around the start information once it is posted. Ask your group to pick a backup meeting spot in case you get separated.

The Stillwater event follows the SantaCon tradition of festive costumes, a crowd in holiday gear and a night out across bars. The idea started in San Francisco in 1994 and has since spread to cities across the country. Treat this page as a starting point and the event page as the source for the particulars. Going with friends makes it easier, since the night is more fun in a group.

Plan on being 21 or older, since the event is a bar crawl and the U.S. legal drinking age is 21. Rules can differ by venue, so check the event page for anything specific to Stillwater. Never drive after drinking; plan a ride before you go. Do not lend your ID to anyone, since it will not work for them.

Show up in Santa gear or another holiday look. A single hat can work, but a full outfit fits in better. December in Minnesota can be freezing, so plan a warm base layer under the costume and bring gloves. Comfortable shoes matter because you will be walking between bars. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.