- Event Overview
About
Arlington TX
Halloween Pub Crawls
Arlington, Texas sits between Dallas and Fort Worth with a stadium district, a theme park and a university, and its bar scene sometimes gets overlooked next to them. The Arlington, TX Halloween Bar Crawl pulls together Hooligan’s Pub, Black Sheep Sports Bar, J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill, Old School Pizza Tavern, Element Cocktail Lounge, Rodeo & Rye and Equinox Brewing.
That lineup tells you the crowd: UT Arlington students and alumni, people who live in Mid-Cities suburbs like Grand Prairie and Mansfield, and sports fans who treat any bar with a decent screen as a second home. Halloween weekend adds costumes to the usual mix, and the variety of venues means a pizza tavern night can sit next to a cocktail lounge stop.
Late October in North Texas is typically mild at night, so you can dress for the costume rather than the coat. A cold front can still blow through, so keep a layer nearby. Arlington has no rail line and the stops are not all within walking distance, so plan your rides between bars.
One ticket packs the wristband, the digital map and the specials. Check in once with your photo ID, then hop between the listed bars in any order. Arlington is built for cars, so share the map in the group chat and line up rides early.
What’s Included With My Arlington, TX Bar Crawl Ticket?
🔥 Free entry into participating bars
🎉 Free after party at a participating venue (Only October 31st)
🎃 Join the fun with an in-venue costume contest!
👻 Halloween-themed drink specials
😋 Food specials at select venues
📸 Professional photographer on site
🎟️ Pubcrawls.com branded wristband
🗺️ Digital bar crawl map access
🕸️ High-energy Halloween atmosphere
🎸 Enjoy the Halloween spirit with a live band performing at Old Pizza Tavern in Arlington!
Featured Participating Bars
- Hooligan’s Pub
Specials:
🥃 $6 Syringes
🥃 $7 Purple People Eaters
🥃 $8 El Diablos - Black Sheep Sports Bar
- J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill
- Old School Pizza Tavern
Specials:
🥃 $4 Witches Brew Shot - Element Cocktail Lounge
- Rodeo & Rye
- Equinox Brewing
Specials:
🥃 $1 Zombie Sour Pints
🎉 October 31st After Party
Event Details
A plain look at the Arlington route and check-in, before you buy a ticket.
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Halloween Bar Crawl in Arlington.
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Thousands join the annual Halloween pub crawl
7+ Participating Bars
Crawl the Best Bars in Arlington
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Arlington’s ticket covers a wristband, the specials at every listed bar and a map you can read on your phone.
Arlington Bar Access
Access to multiple participating Arlington bars
| Halloween Drink Perks |
October 31st tickets include
2–3 complimentary drinks or shots.
Drink Specials
Exclusive Halloween Drink Specials and themed cocktails at select venues!
| Party Vibes All Night |
Live DJs at select venues
| Event Wristband |
Official event branded PubCrawls.com wristband
| Crawl Map |
Digital 3D Bar Crawl Map
Photo Ops
Professional Photographer / Videographer
Squad-Friendly Fun
Group-friendly Halloween nightlife experience!
After-Party Access
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
Hooligan’s Pub, Black Sheep Sports Bar and J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill are on the list, along with four more; the check-in venue arrives by email.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four steps stand between the Arlington checkout page and your first round.
Complete checkout on PubCrawls.com and keep the email it sends. That message names the Arlington check-in venue and when wristbands are handed out.
Hand government photo ID to staff at check-in. They match it to your ticket and clip on the wristband that works at every participating bar.
Choose a first stop on the digital map. Cluster nearby bars together so less of the night goes to waiting on rides.
Flash the wristband for specials at each bar, join the costume contest if one is running, and call a rideshare for the longer hops.
Event Agendas
From the wristband table to the closing bar, this is how an Arlington crawl night runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Arlington Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
What is the Arlington Halloween Bar Crawl?
An organized Halloween crawl through participating Arlington bars, set up so you are never deciding where to go next. The ticket covers wristband entry, a digital venue map, exclusive Halloween drink specials, and access to the official after-party venue at the end of the route.
What are the 2026 Arlington dates and times?
Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31, both 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Having two dates means you can take the Halloween-night version or knock the crawl out a week early if October 31 is already spoken for.
How do I get around Arlington without public transit?
This is the part to plan. Arlington has no fixed-route bus or rail system, so it comes down to driving, rideshare, or the city's on-demand service. Sort out a designated driver or budget for surge pricing before the night starts, not at 10:00 PM.
Will stadium events affect the night?
They can. When anything is on at AT&T Stadium or Globe Life Field, traffic through the Entertainment District gets heavy and rideshare pickups slow to a crawl. Check both schedules against your date and leave extra time getting in.
What comes with the ticket?
Wristband access to participating bars, a digital 3D crawl map, Halloween drink specials and themed cocktails at select venues, live DJs, a professional photographer and videographer on the route, and after-party entry. October 31 tickets also include two to three complimentary drinks or shots.
Is this a 21 and over event?
Plan on it, yes. These are bars and nightlife venues, and each one checks a valid government-issued photo ID at the door. Bring the physical card rather than a photo of it, since venues generally will not accept a picture on your phone.
Can I book for a large group?
Groups of 20 or more may qualify for discounts, VIP perks, reserved check-in, and private party packages, and there is a group booking form on the event page. Worth using for a birthday, a work night out, or a bachelorette weekend.
What if I show up late?
Check in whenever you arrive and staff will get you a wristband so you can join the crowd wherever it is on the route. You will miss the first stop and the earliest specials, but the wristband still works at the remaining venues.
