- Event Overview
About
Colorado Springs, CO
Thanksgiving Eve
Colorado Springs runs its nightlife along Tejon Street downtown with Pikes Peak filling the western horizon. The Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl works that corridor on one wristband.
Tejon is the spine, with bars, breweries and restaurants along a walkable stretch of downtown. The route stays inside that core, so nobody needs a car once check-in is done.
The Pikes Peak region has a large military population that rotates constantly, which makes Thanksgiving a genuine gathering point. Families come in, service members go out, and the rooms fill with a wide mix.
Specials are confirmed at each bar and one wristband covers every stop.
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
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One Wristband, Every Stop
Collect the band at check-in and every door on the Colorado Springs route stays open to you.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
Included with your ticket and poured the moment you check in.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Crawl-only specials at each stop, set by the venues and live all night.
Skip the Line
Wristband holders move ahead of the general line at participating venues.
The Reunion Night
Nobody works on Thursday morning, so this is the one weeknight that runs like a Saturday.
Scan & Go Digital Map
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital bar map. Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
A Route You Do Not Plan
Show up with a wristband and the rest of the evening is handled.
Home Before Thursday
The crawl ends at a sensible hour, because most of the room has somewhere to be at noon.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Colorado Springs Thanksgiving Eve 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 Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com. Thanksgiving Eve sells out in Colorado Springs most years.
Get to the opening venue at 7:00 PM. Full address is emailed after purchase.
Wristband on, drink poured, map in hand. Moving at 7:30 PM.
Work the downtown and the Tejon Street corridor route at your own pace.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado Springs Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl?
Colorado Springs fills with returning family and military households every Thanksgiving. The crawl covers participating Tejon Street bars on one wristband with a digital route map. Drink specials run at every stop.
Has a Colorado Springs Thanksgiving Eve date been posted?
No date in the selector yet. Thanksgiving Eve is Wednesday, November 25 in 2026, and Colorado Springs fills with visiting military families and returning locals at the same time.
Why is Thanksgiving Eve big in Colorado Springs?
Because the city's military population brings families in from everywhere, and the locals who moved away come back. Both arrive on the same Wednesday every year. The result is an unusually full downtown.
How cold is Colorado Springs in late November?
Cold, and the altitude adds to it. The city sits above 6,000 feet, so late November evenings drop below freezing and the first proper snow has often already arrived.
Does the Colorado Springs altitude matter on a cold night?
More than people expect. At this elevation alcohol lands harder, and cold weather makes dehydration easier to miss, so keep water going between the stops. Pace the early stops carefully.
Is Tejon Street walkable in November?
Yes, comfortably. Downtown Colorado Springs keeps the participating bars within a short walk of each other, which matters considerably when the temperature is below freezing. Wear something with grip underfoot.
Should I arrange a ride home in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Thanksgiving Eve rideshare demand climbs steeply and the roads toward the base housing and the northern suburbs can be icy, so arrange the trip home first.
Should I buy the Colorado Springs ticket ahead?
Yes. This is among the busiest downtown nights of the year here, and the Tejon Street rooms are not large enough to absorb a late rush. The downtown rooms fill quickly.
