’Tis the season to don your ugliest sweater, rally your merriest drinking buddies, and hit the streets for a little holly-jolly hydration. The Valley’s holiday bar crawls are bringing themed cocktails, costume contests, giveaways, and enough festive chaos to power Santa’s sleigh.
Here are four worth hoofing it to:
🔔 Jingle Bars Holiday Bar Crawl in downtown Mesa
Saturday, Dec. 6 • 2 p.m.-midnight
Downtown Mesa’s walkable Main Street becomes one long, twinkling bar crawl featuring festive drinks, exclusive discounts, live entertainment, and holiday photo ops. Participants hit a curated lineup of bars, breweries, and restaurants while snagging prizes along the way.
🎄 Crawl Before Christmas at Westgate in Glendale
Saturday, Dec. 6 • 2-10 p.m.
This Westgate-based crawl brings festive chaos to Glendale with drink specials, holiday characters, mini-games, prizes, and a lively route through the entertainment district. It all kicks off at Lumberjaxes before the crowd marches to Dave & Buster’s and PopStroke.
🎅 Sippin’ Santas Pub Crawl in downtown Chandler
Saturday, Dec. 13 • Noon-6 p.m.
Downtown Chandler turns into a sea of red suits for this daytime dash of drink specials, holiday games, merch drops, and roaming Santas by the hundred. Expect packed patios, DJ-fueled stops, and a fast-moving route designed for maximum festive mischief.
🎅 Scottsdale Santa Crawl in Old Town Scottsdale
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 2-8 p.m.
Old Town’s biggest holiday crawl returns with costumed mayhem, DJ sets, themed cocktails, and an outrageous special: three drinks for just a penny each with admission. Expect a high-energy crowd hopping through Scottsdale’s buzziest bars and clubs.
