CrawlSF Announces Four-Day Crawloween Halloween Pub Crawl for San Francisco in 2026

The Annual Halloween Pub Crawl in San Francisco is the best way to celebrate Halloween in The Bay Area.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — After breaking the world record for the World’s Largest Pub Crawl in 2025, CrawlSF plans to make Crawloween even bigger with four days of events, more than 50 participating bars and an expected crowd of over 25,000 people.

CrawlSF has announced the return of Crawloween, the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, for four days of Halloween celebrations in 2026. The citywide event will take place on Saturday, October 24, Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.

Crawloween brought more than 25,000 participants to San Francisco in 2025 and for 2026, CrawlSF plans to build on the record with its largest Halloween event yet.

More than 50 bars are expected to participate across the Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and other San Francisco neighborhoods. Participants will be able to create their own routes, visit participating locations and celebrate Halloween across several of the city’s leading nightlife areas.

The 2026 Crawloween schedule includes:

Saturday, October 24: 4PM to 10PM
Friday, October 30: 6PM to 11PM
Saturday, October 31: 2PM to 10PM
Sunday, November 1: 4PM to 10PM

The first event on October 24 will give San Francisco an early start to Halloween celebrations. The series will return on Friday, October 30 before reaching its biggest day on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. The final pub crawl will take place on Sunday, November 1.

Each day will offer a different way to experience the event. Participants can attend a single date or make Crawloween a four-day Halloween celebration.

More Than 50 Participating Bars

The growing 2026 lineup includes Mayes Oyster House, Rick & Roxy’s, Moez Tavern, Last Drop Tavern, The Summer Place, Kung Fu Action Theater, Decodance, R Bar, McTeague’s Saloon, El Lopo, Zhuzh, Wreck Room, Shanghai Kelly’s, The Buccaneer, Sacred Taco, The Blue Light, Union Street Ale House, Palm House, The Brixton, Comet Club, Marina Greens, White Rabbit, Music City Starfactory, Uni Pizza, Route 101, Rockwell, Jaxson, Westwood, Silver Cloud, Hanaro, Amsterdam Cafe, Beso Mae, 620 Jones, Owl Tree, Persona, Wizards & Wands, Campus and Lush Lounge.

Additional participating bars will be announced as the event approaches.

Rather than following one required route, guests can use the official pub crawl map to choose where they want to go. This format allows participants to explore different bars and neighborhoods at their own pace.

Crawloween Event Highlights

Admission to the 2026 San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl is expected to include:

Discounted drink specials at participating bars
Free admission to participating locations
An official Crawloween wristband and pub crawl map
Access to the free Pub Crawl Party Bus
A large Halloween Costume Contest
The Find the Gnome Contest
Party favors
DJs and entertainment at select locations
Access to more than 50 participating bars
Four separate days of Halloween events
Additional contests, activities and surprises

The Costume Contest has is a fun part of the event, bringing out creative individual costumes, couples and large groups. The Find the Gnome Contest will also return, giving participants the opportunity to search participating locations for the hidden CrawlSF gnomes and win prizes.

A free Pub Crawl Party Bus will help participants travel between designated Crawloween areas during scheduled service hours. Party-bus routes, pickup locations and operating times will be released closer to the event.

Official Check-In Locations

Initial check-in locations for Crawloween 2026 include:

Mayes Oyster House
1233 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Rick & Roxy’s
2131 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Union Street Ale House
1980 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Additional check-in locations will be announced before the event. Check-in availability may vary by date, and participants should review the information for their selected ticket before arriving.

At check-in, ticket holders will receive their event wristbands, pub crawl maps and instructions for accessing participating locations and drink specials.

A Major Halloween Celebration Across San Francisco

Crawloween is designed to turn Halloween into a citywide event rather than a celebration confined to one nightclub or venue. With participating bars spread across several neighborhoods, the pub crawl gives guests the freedom to choose their own Halloween experience.

The event also offers a more flexible alternative to traditional Halloween parties. Instead of purchasing an expensive ticket for a single venue, Crawloween participants receive access to drink specials and entertainment at dozens of participating locations.

“Halloween has always been one of the best times to go out in San Francisco,” Seliga said. “People put real effort into their costumes, the bars get creative and every neighborhood feels a little different. Crawloween brings all of that together into one massive event.”

About Crawloween

Crawloween is the annual San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl produced by CrawlSF. The event brings thousands of costumed participants to bars and nightlife venues across San Francisco for discounted drinks, contests, DJs, party favors and other Halloween activities.

In 2025, Crawloween attracted more than 25,000 participants and broke the world record for the World’s Largest Pub Crawl, according to CrawlSF. The 2026 event will expand the celebration to four days and more than 50 participating bars.

Crawloween is open to guests who are 21 or older. A valid government-issued photo ID is required to participate. Costumes are encouraged but are not required.

About CrawlSF

CrawlSF is a San Francisco event producer known for organizing large pub crawls, holiday celebrations and themed events throughout the year. Founded in 2003, the company has produced events in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 20 years.

CrawlSF events are designed to connect local bars, restaurants and entertainment venues while giving participants an affordable way to experience San Francisco nightlife.

Event Information

Event: Crawloween: The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl
Producer: CrawlSF
Dates: October 24, October 30, October 31 and November 1, 2026
Locations: More than 50 bars across San Francisco
Neighborhoods: Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and other areas
Age Requirement: 21 and older
Attendance: More than 25,000 participants attended in 2025

Matthew C Seliga
CrawlSF
matt@crawlsf.com
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