Grand Rapids, MI
Santas, elves and reindeer take on participating Grand Rapids bars with one wristband and a digital map. Bring boots, because snow is likely.
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Grand Rapids SantaCon is a ticketed, 21+ holiday bar crawl that has nothing to do with the family Santa parade. Check in, collect your wristband, then visit participating bars in costume at a pace you set. Grand Rapids sits along the Grand River, with neighborhoods such as Eastown and Heritage Hill, but the digital map, not a neighborhood list, shows where the crawl actually goes. After you buy, your event information confirms the check-in venue, the bar lineup and the schedule.
Everything important, without the wall of text.
The essentials that make this SantaCon crawl easy to join and fun to explore.
Participating Grand Rapids bars are confirmed through your event information and shown on the digital map, which is the list to follow. Bars may come and go before the day, and every one of them sets its own deals, so trust the map over any older list.
From booking your pass to enjoying the final stop.
Choose Grand Rapids at checkout, pick your ticket and pay online. Sales are final, so confirm the group first.
Go to the confirmed check-in venue with a valid government-issued photo ID, and you will get a wristband plus the digital map in return.
Wander between participating bars, ask about event deals and keep your wristband on throughout.
Finish up when it suits you. If anything extra is planned for later in the evening, your event information will say so.
The essentials for planning your Grand Rapids SantaCon
Think of a ticketed Christmas bar crawl where costumed guests visit participating Grand Rapids bars on one wristband. It has no link to the family Santa parade, and a ticket is required.
No. Other holiday crawls run in Grand Rapids under different names. Check that your ticket says SantaCon and that your event information matches this page before you plan your night.
Here is the list, an event wristband, access to participating bars, the deals those bars offer and a digital crawl map. Each drink costs extra, so carry a card.
Yes. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID, checked at check-in and again at bars. A photo of your ID on a phone will not do.
Lake-effect snow is common in a Grand Rapids winter, and highs usually stay in the 30s. Wear your costume over warm layers with waterproof boots, and check the forecast the day before.
The Rapid is the public transit operator serving Grand Rapids and its suburbs. Check its current evening schedule and line up a rideshare or designated driver for the trip home.
Yes, provided you collect your wristband at the confirmed check-in venue first. Check the check-in window in your event information so you do not miss it.
Look for the group booking section lower on this page. If you are bringing 20 or more, you may qualify for a discount, VIP perks, reserved check-in or private party packages.
Pick your pass and get ready to join the party.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to attend with a valid form of government issued id. There are no refunds as all sales are final. If you cannot make the event, you may be able to transfer your ticket to a friend or exchange another applicable event. All participating bars and or drink specials are always subject to change at the venues discretion.
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