- Event Overview
About
Kansas City, MO
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Kansas City’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the City of Fountains’ beloved Crossroads and Power and Light bar culture to the holiday sweater tradition. The Crossroads Arts District and the Power and Light District are two of the finest entertainment destinations in the Midwest and on ugly sweater night the combination of Chiefs Kingdom passion, Kansas City’s world-class barbecue culture, and the excellent bar scene creates a holiday celebration that reflects the genuine quality and ambition of America’s heartland metropolis.
Our Kansas City route moves through the Crossroads and the Power and Light District, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what Kansas City’s bar scene has become. The ugly sweater competition in Kansas City draws on the creative energy of a city that has combined authentic American heartland character with genuine urban sophistication and the entries reflect that perfect balance.
December in Kansas City is cold, typically ranging from 22 to 32 degrees at night. The Missouri winter is real and the Crossroads holiday decorations are beautiful against the urban art district backdrop. The bar community in Kansas City has the warmth and quality that has made this city one of America’s most celebrated pub crawl destinations.
Our hosts manage the Kansas City route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Chiefs Kingdom creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Official 2025 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Kansas City, MO Ugly Sweater Bar 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 Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at PubCrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas City Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl?
A ticketed December route where the sweater is the entry ritual. Wristband at check-in, drink specials at the participating stops, and seven hours to work your way through them.
Is this the same date as KC SantaCon?
It is, exactly. Both Kansas City crawls are listed for Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, which is worth confirming so you do not buy the wrong one.
So which of the two should I buy?
It comes down to the costume you want to wear. The two listings are same-day and same-hour, so the real difference is the dress code and the crowd it draws.
What counts as an ugly sweater in Kansas City?
Anything knitted and deliberately bad. Light-up, three-dimensional and homemade all outrank a shop-bought one, and the Kansas City crowd leans homemade more than most. Nobody is turned away for a plain one, but the effort shows.
Where does the Kansas City sweater route go?
The same downtown and Westport corridors that carry every crawl in the city. Your start point is confirmed on the ticket rather than published on the listing in advance.
Is a sweater warm enough for December?
Barely, for the outdoor parts. Kansas City evenings in December sit in the twenties, and knitwear alone works only where the gaps between doors are genuinely short.
Do the Plaza lights affect the night?
Indirectly. The Country Club Plaza lights pull big December crowds a few miles south of the crawl districts, which shifts a share of the city's evening traffic away.
Do groups get a rate in Kansas City?
Twenty or more qualifies for group pricing and VIP packages. Book it as a single booking rather than in twos and threes, or the group rate will not apply to you.
