Crawl to Christkindlmarket: A Holiday Pub Crawl to Christkindlmarket 2026
Participants embark on a self-guided pub crawl through holiday-decorated bars and Christmas-themed pop-ups in Chicago's River North neighborhood, making their way toward the Christkindlmarket. Crawlers travel at their own pace and choose their own venue order. Passes include admission to participating venues, a passport map, a Santa hat, a souvenir postcard, and a specialty shot with each beverage purchase.
Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026 21+
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
River North
Food & Drink
Participating bars offer a specialty shot with any beverage purchase.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pick up your passport, Santa hat and postcard at Tree House before setting out, since these are the crawl's check-in materials.
- Allow at least four hours for the crawl, and leave enough time for Christkindlmarket, where there may be a line to enter.
- Choose your bar order as you go; the crawl is self-guided and you can start at any time during your selected date.
- If a participating bar has a line, move on to another venue or wait; some bars may be closed during the crawl.
- Buy early if you want the stated offer of free or discounted tickets to future events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Ambassadors and influencers can earn a free ticket and cash for spreading the word about the event.
- First-time users can claim the listed partner freebies and discounts.
- Early buyers get lower ticket prices and free or discounted tickets to future events.
- Enter the photo contest on Instagram or Facebook using #CrawltoChristkindlmarket to win event tickets and other prizes.
- A specialty shot is available at each participating bar with a beverage purchase.
Links & Contact
Run by Chicago Crawls
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the pub crawl work?
It is self-guided: start at a participating bar, choose your own route and visit venues at your own pace.
What comes with the pass?
The pass includes admission to participating bars, a passport map, Santa hat and souvenir postcard. A specialty shot is available with a beverage purchase at each bar.
Where do I pick up the crawl materials?
Collect the passport, Santa hat and postcard at Tree House on West Kinzie Street.
How much time should I allow for the crawl?
The organizer suggests allowing at least four hours to enjoy the crawl. Leave time to visit Christkindlmarket, where entry lines may form.
Who can participate, and are the bars guaranteed to be open?
Participants must be 21 or older. Some bars may be closed during the crawl; if one has a line, you can wait or move on to another participating venue.
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