SantaCon in Aurora, CO

No confirmed date is on file for SantaCon Aurora at the moment. The Aurora event page is the first place a date would appear once it is confirmed. Cities with confirmed dates on our list fall on Saturdays in December, but that does not set Aurora's date. Hold off on non-refundable travel until a date is confirmed.

Dress festive. Santa gear is the standard, though any holiday character fits the crawl. Dress for the cold with insulated boots, warm socks and a costume that works with a winter jacket. Wear shoes you can stand in for hours. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.

Yes. Other Colorado stops with dates on our list include Denver (Dec 12), Fort Collins (Dec 5) and Colorado Springs (Dec 5). Compare the event pages to see which date suits you. Look at travel time before choosing, since distances can be longer than they look. If you are driving, look at parking and rideshare options near the start point.

SantaCon Aurora is a holiday bar crawl where guests dress as Santa, elves or other festive characters and move from bar to bar. The idea started in San Francisco in 1994 and has since spread to cities across the country. Anything beyond basics, such as perks and routes, should be verified on the event page. Going with friends makes it easier, since the night is more fun in a group.

Expect to be 21 or older. The 21-and-over drinking law applies in Aurora just as it does nationwide. The event page is the place to confirm any age requirement the organizer sets. A phone photo of an ID may not be accepted at the door, so bring the physical card. Do not lend your ID to anyone, since it will not work for them.

We do not list bar names here because venues are not confirmed in the data behind this page; the Aurora event page is the place to look. Save the event page so you can check it for updates. 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.

Registration and ticket details for Aurora sit on the event page rather than here. Look for the exact event name and city before you pay, because several SantaCon listings exist nationwide. Be cautious with third-party resale listings. Compare any bundle options only after confirming the date matches your plans.