- Event Overview
About
Stillwater, MN
Halloween Pub Crawls
Stillwater, Minnesota calls itself the birthplace of the state, and the downtown backs it up. The historic main street sits right on the St. Croix River under the bluffs, the buildings are nineteenth century, and the lift bridge anchors the view. It is one of the more atmospheric places in the Midwest to spend Halloween, and the Stillwater Halloween Bar Crawl takes the whole street.
The town’s normal season is summer, when the river traffic and the day-trippers arrive. By the end of October that has cleared out and Stillwater goes back to being a river town with a very good bar street. Halloween lands in exactly that window, which is why the night feels the way it does.
Minnesota in late October is cold and the river valley does not warm it up. Every stop on the crawl route is indoors, but the walk along the main street between them is genuine Minnesota autumn, and locals build costumes accordingly.
One wristband covers every bar on the route. Drink specials are reserved for crawl ticket holders, the venues decorate for the night, and the costume contest runs the length of the crawl. Stillwater regulars, Washington County locals, and people out from the Twin Cities all end up on the same map.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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River Town Wristband
One wristband covers entry at every bar on the Stillwater Halloween route with no cover charge at individual stops.
Main Street Route Map
Your printed map lays out the Stillwater route along the historic main street so nobody in the group loses the order.
Crawl-Only Drink Specials
Every venue on the route holds pricing reserved for wristband holders, active from check-in through the final bar.
Costume Contest Entry
Included on every Stillwater ticket. Judging happens across the route and the winner is announced at the closing stop.
A Route Already Set
The stops and the order are planned before the night. You collect a wristband and follow the map.
Staff Along the Street
Crawl staff run check-in at the opening venue and stay on the Stillwater route for the rest of the evening.
Historic Rooms, Decorated
The route uses bars in genuinely old buildings, decorated and running themed drinks for October 31st.
An Off-Season River Town
Halloween falls after the summer crowds have gone, which gives Stillwater back to the people who actually live there.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Madison July 4th pub crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Stillwater Halloween Bar Crawl tickets are sold online ahead of the night and priced in tiers. Early is cheaper.
Arrive at the opening venue on the main street during your check-in window for your wristband and route map.
Your wristband covers entry and specials at every bar on the Stillwater Halloween route, in the order that suits your group.
The crawl closes at the final stop on the route, where the costume contest winner is announced.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Stillwater Halloween Bar Crawl?
The listing gives Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A Halloween Saturday pulls visitors out from the Twin Cities as well as filling the town's own bars.
Is this Stillwater Minnesota or Oklahoma?
Minnesota. The listing covers the St. Croix River town east of the Twin Cities, not the Oklahoma State University town that shares the name. Check the state before you book any travel.
Which part of Stillwater does the route use?
Downtown along Main Street by the river, where the historic buildings keep the participating bars close together. Your confirmed venue arrives with the ticket confirmation. Everything sits within a couple of minutes on foot.
What is downtown Stillwater like?
A nineteenth-century river town of stone and brick buildings running along the St. Croix, with the lift bridge at one end. It is one of the more attractive crawl settings anywhere.
How cold is Stillwater on October 31?
Cold, usually in the 30s after dark with wind coming off the river valley. Snow by Halloween is entirely possible in eastern Minnesota, so plan for a coat.
Do people come out from the Twin Cities?
Regularly. Stillwater is a short drive from St. Paul and draws weekend visitors from across the metro, which is a large part of the Saturday crowd. That fills the town well beyond its own population.
Is Main Street Stillwater walkable that night?
Yes, and easily. The whole downtown runs along one riverside street, so the participating bars sit a couple of minutes apart at most. Nothing on the route requires a car once you have parked.
Should I arrange a ride home in Stillwater?
Yes, particularly if you are heading back toward the metro. Rideshare supply out here is thinner than in St. Paul and demand peaks on Halloween Saturday. Agree the pickup point before you set off.
