Sippin' Santas Pub Crawl
Participants dress up in festive Santa costumes to explore participating downtown bars and restaurants on a self-guided pub crawl. Along the route, guests can sample specialty drinks, enjoy food, and experience live entertainment. The event also offers plenty of opportunities for holiday selfies with fellow Santas.
What to Expect
Self-guided holiday pub crawl featuring drink specials and festive Santa costumes.
Event Details
Duration
The pub crawl runs from 12 - 6 p.m.; VIPs have an additional 1.5 hours of pre-party fun.
Ages
21+
Neighborhood
Downtown Chandler
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Downtown Chandler Community Partnership
Food & Drink
The crawl features $5 drink specials, specialty drinks and food at participating bars and restaurants; VIPs also receive one specialty drink and a small bite.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults 21 and older who enjoy festive pub crawls
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Santas V.I.P. List ticket: $50. Nice List ticket: $20. Naughty List ticket: $20. The page also mentions $5 drink specials. The VIP ticket includes 1 specialty drink, a small bite (the description is incomplete), a guaranteed 2026 swag item, all-day drink specials with a VIP wristband, and an additional 1.5 hours of pre-party fun. Registration includes a holiday-themed swag item and printed map while supplies last. – Get tickets
- Hours: VIP experience: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; VIP registration: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Nice List: 12 - 3 p.m., registration 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Naughty List: 3 - 6 p.m., registration 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; pub crawl: 12 - 6 p.m.
- Parking: The page directs visitors to a parking information page. It encourages using ride-share services to get to and from the pub crawl.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets only through Downtown Chandler's own links or emails, since other groups use the Sippin' Santas name and resellers are often scammers.
- Register early in your time window, because the holiday swag item and the printed map of participating restaurants go out only while supplies last.
- Use a ride-share to get to and from the crawl, which the organizers encourage for everyone taking part.
- Come decked out in your best Santa costume and cruise the participating bars and restaurants with friends on the self-guided route.
- If you do drive, park free in the Oregon Street, Overstreet or City Hall garages, which are open to the public anytime.
Special Events & Promotions
- VIP List ticket holders get an exclusive Arizona Winter Wonderland pre-party 1.5 hours before the crawl starts.
- Nice List tickets cover the first half of the crawl, and Naughty List tickets cover the second half.
- VIP wristband holders get drink specials for the whole crawl and a guaranteed 2026 swag item.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age limit?
Yes. You must be 21 or older to take part.
What should I wear?
Come decked out in your best Santa costume.
What do I get when I register?
Every participant gets a holiday-themed swag item and a printed map of the participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Where do I check in?
Nice List and Naughty List ticket holders register at 178 W Boston St. The VIP registration spot has not been announced yet.
What comes with a VIP ticket?
VIPs get one specialty drink, a small bite and a guaranteed 2026 swag item. They also get drink specials all day with a VIP wristband and an extra 1.5 hours of pre-party fun before the crawl.
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