- Event Overview
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Kalamazoo, MI
Santa Pub Crawls
Kalamazoo SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In & Participating Bars
The Kalamazoo SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Check in at Alley Cat, 266 E Michigan Ave in downtown Kalamazoo, between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM with your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your SantaCon 2026 branded wristband.
After check-in it is open format: scan your wristband, select Kalamazoo and follow the Scan & Go digital bar map to the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
What’s included with your ticket
- 🎟️ Entry to every participating bar on the SantaCon route, with no cover (subject to venue capacity)
- 🍻 SantaCon drink specials at every participating bar
- 🎅 SantaCon 2026 branded wristband, picked up at check-in
- 🗺️ Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select Kalamazoo and visit the bars in any order
- 🎉 Free after party at a participating venue to close out the night
- 🙋 On-site event staff to help you on the day
Participating bars
- Alley Cat – 266 E Michigan Ave – check-in
Where the Kalamazoo crawl goes
Check-in is at Alley Cat on East Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo, in walking distance of the Kalamazoo Mall and the bars along Michigan Avenue and Burdick Street. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in and is posted here closer to the date.
Getting there and what to wear
Downtown Kalamazoo has public parking ramps a few blocks from Michigan Avenue, and the Kalamazoo Transportation Center is close by for Amtrak and Metro buses. Early December in Kalamazoo is cold, often in the 20s and 30s, and lake-effect snow is common, so wear a warm coat and boots over your costume. Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged.
21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
Event Details
SantaCon in 150+ Cities
Part of the PubCrawls SantaCon bar crawl series across the U.S.
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Thousands join the annual SantaCon pub crawl
1 Participating Bars
Organized Event
Structured check-in, wristbands and the Scan & Go digital bar map.
- 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.
Stop-by-Stop Specials
Drink specials with every bar on the SantaCon route.
Wristband Entry
One wristband gets you into every participating bar, subject to venue capacity.
Vetted Bar Selection
Every stop hand-selected for vibe, space, and Santa-season drink quality.
Kalamazoo SantaCon Check-In Location
Check in at Alley Cat, 266 E Michigan Ave in downtown Kalamazoo, between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM with your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your SantaCon 2026 branded wristband. Every participating bar has SantaCon drink specials.
Alley Cat
266 E Michigan Ave, Suite B, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the SantaCon pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Alley Cat (266 E Michigan Ave).
Collect your wristband. The crawl runs until 9:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at Alley Cat
Show your ticket and photo ID at 266 E Michigan Ave to get your SantaCon 2026 wristband.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Scan your wristband, select Kalamazoo and visit the participating bars in any order.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband at Alley Cat.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Kalamazoo SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Check-in runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Alley Cat, so arrive before 5 PM to get your wristband.
Where do I check in?
Alley Cat, 266 E Michigan Ave, Suite B, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, in downtown Kalamazoo. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, between 1 and 5 PM to collect your SantaCon 2026 branded wristband.
What is included with my ticket?
Entry to every participating bar with no cover, SantaCon drink specials at every participating bar, a SantaCon 2026 branded wristband, the Scan & Go digital bar map, a free after party at a participating venue and on-site event staff. Drinks are paid for at the special prices.
Which bars are on the Kalamazoo SantaCon route?
The crawl starts at Alley Cat in downtown Kalamazoo. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted on this page closer to the date. You can visit the bars in any order.
What should I wear to Kalamazoo SantaCon?
Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Full Santa suits, elves, reindeer, Grinches and ugly Christmas sweaters all fit. Kalamazoo is cold in early December, often in the 20s and 30s with lake-effect snow, so wear a warm coat and boots.
Where can I park downtown?
Downtown Kalamazoo has public parking ramps a few blocks from Michigan Avenue, and the Kalamazoo Transportation Center is nearby for Amtrak and Metro buses. Rideshare is the easiest way home. Plan a safe ride before the crawl starts.
Is there an after party?
Yes. Your ticket includes a free after party at a participating venue to close out the night after the crawl ends at 9:00 PM. Details are on the digital map and posted here closer to the date.
Do I need to be 21?
Yes. Every guest must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in and at each bar. Bring the physical card, not a photo of it.
