SantaCon in Lincoln, NE

We do not have a confirmed 2026 SantaCon event for Lincoln in our event list, so no date is shown. A date would need to be confirmed before it could be shown here. If you saw a date elsewhere, verify it before making plans. Meanwhile, other cities have confirmed dates, so look at their pages.

SantaCon cities in Nebraska with confirmed dates on our list include Omaha (Dec 12). Dates and details are on each city's event page. Look at travel time before choosing, since distances can be longer than they look. Dates and details can change, so recheck each event page before you travel.

Because this is a bar crawl, assume 21+ entry and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Individual bars can set stricter entry rules than the law requires. 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.

The best way is to return to this page, since an added Lincoln event would appear here with its own page. The event list is the place to look for new cities. Our list of dated cities spans three December weekends. Until then, dated cities elsewhere on the list are the better bet for planning.

Plan your ride home before the night starts, because rideshare demand in Lincoln may spike when bars let out. Wear comfortable shoes, because you will be on your feet. Stay with your group when you leave a bar. Follow local rules about open containers and walking between bars.

The theme is Santa and the holidays, so a red outfit with a Santa hat is the easy starting point. December in Nebraska can be freezing, so plan a warm base layer under the costume and bring gloves. Skip costume pieces that are hard to carry or that block other guests. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.

SantaCon is an annual holiday gathering where people dress as Santa, elves and other festive characters and visit bars. It has spread well beyond its San Francisco beginnings. Whether Lincoln has an event depends on whether an organizer lists one. Dates announced so far elsewhere are all in December.