Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl
Participants explore multiple participating downtown bars and venues at their own pace with waived cover charges. Crawlers receive an event badge with drink vouchers redeemable for select drinks or shots, a souvenir party cup, and crawler-only food and drink specials. The night features roaming event photographers, high-energy mid parties, and an after party with DJ entertainment.
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When
Tickets
Tickets from $10; prices go up. Group tickets of 4 or more purchased at the same time are discounted $5 per ticket. VIP tickets add early check-in and extra perks; no VIP price is stated. A ticket includes entry to participating venues, crawler drink specials and vouchers, an after party, and professional event photos.
Hours
Crawl: 4PM - 10PM; check-in: 4PM - 6PM; mid party: 7PM - 9PM; after party: 10PM - 12AM.
Neighborhood
Downtown Des Moines
Food & Drink
Included vouchers redeem for designated drinks and shots, complemented by crawler-only drink discounts and select venue food specials.
Going?
Tips & Advice
- Arrive during the check-in window to collect your badge, or have a friend check in for you using a screenshot of your ticket QR code.
- Purchasing four or more tickets together qualifies your group for a $5 discount per ticket.
- Costumes are encouraged, but check with individual venues regarding any prop or costume restrictions.
Special Events & Promotions
- Buy 4 or more tickets together and save $5 per ticket.
- Check in at Hessen Haus from 4–6 PM; a friend can check you in with a screenshot of your ticket QR code.
- There is no set bar-by-bar agenda, so attendees can explore participating venues at their own pace.
Links & Contact
Run by Crawl With US
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with an event ticket?
Tickets include waived cover at all participating bars, an event badge with drink vouchers, crawler-only specials, a party cup, a keychain bottle opener lanyard, and entry to the after party.
What are the age requirements to participate?
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age and show a valid photo ID upon request.
Do names on the tickets need to match the attendee?
No, attendee names do not need to match because tickets are validated solely by scanning the QR code.
How do the drink vouchers work?
Three tear-off vouchers are attached to your event badge and can be redeemed for designated items at specific participating venues during valid timeframes.
Will there be a costume contest?
There is no national costume contest hosted by the organizer for 2026, although individual participating venues may choose to hold their own contests.
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