TBOX: The Original Twelve Bars of Xmas Pub Crawl
Participants dress up in colorful holiday costumes, pajamas, onesies, or ugly sweaters to tour participating Wrigleyville bars. Crawlers can take signature cereal shots of crunchy cereal poured overhead, pose with novelty picture frames, and collect silly themed stickers. The festivities also include breakfast buffets, drink specials, and lively opening and closing ceremonies.
What to Expect
Long-running holiday pub crawl featuring cereal shots, stickers, and costumes.
Event Details
Ages
21+
Neighborhood
Wrigleyville
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Festa Parties Incorporated
Food & Drink
The event includes breakfast buffets, drink specials, cereal shots, and drink gift cards with printed time windows.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults who enjoy lively holiday bar crawls
Vibe
Festive and rowdy
Energy Level
High
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 tickets for a limited time. – Get tickets
- Hours: Opening Ceremonies at 10AM; the crawl starts at 10AM.
Tips & Advice
- Keep your wristband on all day, because it's your ticket and you won't be allowed into the bars without it.
- Print each ticket's QR code to pick up wristbands for your friends, since printed tickets help avoid technical problems at check-in.
- Watch your inbox the night before for the crawl schedule, which lists the bars hosting the free breakfast buffets.
- Use each gift card during the time slot printed on it by telling the bartender before you order.
- Buy only through the official ticket page, since fake tickets have already turned up and won't be honored, and there are no refunds.
Special Events & Promotions
- TBOX marks its 30th year in 2026.
- Early-bird tickets are on sale for a limited time before prices go up.
- Rock 95.5 is giving away free TBOX 2026 tickets starting October 6.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. TBOX is for ages 21 and up.
What should I wear?
Colorful, fun holiday attire is encouraged. Crawlers show up in crazy Christmas outfits, pajamas, onesies, ugly sweaters, Santa outfits and group or theme costumes. Pretty much anything goes.
Which bars have the breakfast buffets?
You'll get an email with the crawl schedule the night before. It lists the bars with buffets. On the day, the event's Eventbrite page has the latest info.
How do the gift cards work?
Gift cards are time-sensitive, and the valid time slot is printed on each one. During that slot, tell the bartender you want to use a gift card, then order. The amount comes off your tab.
Can I pick up wristbands for my friends?
Yes. Bring the scannable QR code for each ticket. Printed tickets are preferred, but codes shown on a phone also work.
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