- Event Overview
About
Saint Paul, MN
Halloween Pub Crawls
The St. Paul Halloween Bar Crawl puts a costume night on one wristband, with the bar list and check-in venue confirmed in your ticket email. It is a way to bar-hop on the capital city’s side of the river without paying a separate cover at each door.
St. Paul’s nightlife spreads across downtown, Lowertown, West 7th Street with its Irish pubs, and Grand Avenue. Halloween weekend brings students from the University of St. Thomas, Macalester and Hamline, hockey fans from around Xcel Energy Center, and groups from Minneapolis, Woodbury, Maplewood and Roseville.
Minnesota in late October is cold, and locals know it. The area still remembers the Halloween blizzard of 1991, so check the forecast before you commit to a thin costume. A warm base layer, a coat and shoes with grip are the smart play.
The Green Line light rail connects downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, and rideshare is easy to find. Parking is less painful than in a bigger metro, but driving after a crawl is not an option. Settle your ride plan before the first drink. Saint Paul has a reputation as the more laid-back sibling of Minneapolis, and Halloween nights bring out friendly crowds and creative costumes. Dress for the cold, eat before check-in, and remember that Minnesotans treat winter weather as a minor inconvenience, so the bars will be warm and busy.
Event Details
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
4+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Your wristband covers the participating St. Paul bars, with a route map.
Saintly City Wristband
One wristband covers every bar on the St. Paul Halloween route through Lowertown, Grand Avenue, and the best of the Saintly City.
Minnesota Route Map
Your printed map shows every stop on the St. Paul Halloween crawl so the whole group moves through the Saintly City together.
Minnesota Drink Specials
Every bar on the St. Paul route runs exclusive crawl deals. Better prices at every Saintly City stop all night.
Costume Contest
Every St. Paul ticket holder enters automatically. Judges work the full Minnesota route all night.
Organized Saintly City Night
The St. Paul Halloween Pub Crawl handles all logistics. One ticket, one great Minnesota Halloween.
Staff on Route
Crawl staff at every St. Paul stop from check-in through the final bar.
Lowertown Halloween
Every bar on the St. Paul route commits to October 31st. Lowertown brings Saintly City Halloween alive.
Twin Cities Alternative
St. Paul Halloween is the more historic, neighborhood-focused Twin Cities October 31st experience.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The participating St. Paul bars and the check-in venue come with your ticket confirmation.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
St. Paul Halloween Bar Crawl tickets sold online. Buy early for the best Minnesota Halloween price.
Head to the starting venue in St. Paul at your ticket time. Wristband and map at check-in.
Your wristband covers entry and drink specials at every stop on the St. Paul Halloween crawl.
The St. Paul Halloween Pub Crawl wraps at the final bar with the costume winner announced.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the St. Paul Halloween Bar Crawl?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Minnesota rarely gets Halloween on a weekend, and when it does the Twin Cities treat it accordingly.
Which part of St. Paul does the route use?
Lowertown, Grand Avenue and Cathedral Hill are the realistic candidates, and they draw noticeably different crowds. Your confirmed check-in venue arrives with the ticket confirmation. Each one is a separate cluster rather than one continuous route.
How does this compare to a Minneapolis crawl?
Quieter and more neighborhood-driven. Minneapolis has the larger downtown scene, while St. Paul runs on district bars with settled local crowds rather than volume. Pick whichever suits the group you are meeting.
How cold is St. Paul on October 31?
Cold, usually in the 30s after dark and sometimes below freezing, with snow entirely possible. Costume over a coat is the only workable approach in Minnesota. Costume over a coat is the only workable approach.
Is there a Wild home game that weekend?
Possibly. The Xcel Energy Center sits in downtown St. Paul, and a home fixture fills the surrounding bars before the crawl even starts. Check the schedule. A home game fills the district before check-in.
Can I take the Green Line that night?
Yes. The Green Line runs through downtown St. Paul and across to Minneapolis, which is genuinely useful for avoiding both parking and the Halloween rideshare surge. Check the last service before you rely on it.
Does the St. Paul crawl end at 10 PM?
The route does, but after-party access comes with the wristband, so the night continues at the designated venue rather than sending everyone out into the cold. Ask St. Paul check-in staff where that venue is.
Who turns out in St. Paul for Halloween?
Ramsey County locals in large numbers, across a broad age range. St. Paul keeps a more settled crowd than the Minneapolis side of the river. Expect regulars rather than a visitor crowd.
