CRAWL-O-WEEN '26: Connecticut's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl

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🎃 5TH ANNUAL CRAWL-O-WEEN

Connecticut’s #1 Halloween Event

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 | DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN

One ticket. 15+ bars. Thousands of costumes. One unforgettable Halloween.

Connecticut’s biggest Halloween bar crawl returns for YEAR 5, taking over Downtown New Haven for an all-day celebration unlike anything else in the state.

Join thousands of partygoers as 15+ of New Haven’s bars and nightclubs transform into exclusive Halloween parties, featuring nonstop DJs, discounted drinks, massive costume contests, giveaways, and more.

Your ticket is your all-access pass to the entire experience. One wristband unlocks cover-free entry to every participating venue, allowing you to explore the city, discover new parties, and celebrate Halloween your way.

Whether you’re coming with your entire crew or looking to meet new people, CRAWL-O-WEEN is where Connecticut comes to celebrate Halloween.

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THE EXPERIENCE

🎃15+ Exclusive Venues: One ticket gets you cover-free access to every participating bar and nightclub.

🍹 Exclusive Drink Specials: Enjoy Halloween drink deals with discounts of up to 50% at participating locations.

🎧 35+ DJs & Live Entertainment: Multiple parties happening simultaneously throughout Downtown New Haven, with a major headliner announcement coming soon.

💸 $5,000+ in Costume Prizes: Five costume categories, each with a $1,000 grand prize.

‼️ Giveaways & Free Merch: Sponsor products, merchandise, bar tab giveaways, and more.

📸 Capture the Event: Photo booths, professional photographers, and videographers throughout the event.

✅ VIP Express Re-Entry: Get back to the party faster with designated express re-entry lines where available.

🫵 Your Crawl, Your Way: Receive event maps, drink specials, DJ schedules, and everything you need to plan your day.

15+ venues. Thousands of costumes. Endless ways to celebrate.

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PARTICIPATING VENUES

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Downtown New Haven

All participating venues are exclusive to CRAWL-O-WEEN during designated event hours. A valid crawl wristband is required for entry.

📍144 Temple

📍 Te Amo Tequila Bar

📍Secrets Nightclub

📍80 Proof

📍Barcelona

📍Jack’s Steakhouse & Bar

📍 Melting Pot

📍NOA

📍South Bay

📍Barracuda

📍 Chacra

📍 Blue Tortuga

📍Old Heidelberg

📍Vinas Wine & Tapas

📍Pacifico

‼️& more

Participating venues and individual event hours are subject to change.

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$5,000+ HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Think you’ve got the best costume in Connecticut? Prove it.

We’re giving away $1,000 to the winner of EACH of our five costume categories:

🏆 Best Group Costume — $1,000

🏆 Best Individual Costume — $1,000

🏆 Funniest Costume — $1,000

🏆 Sexiest Costume — $1,000

🏆 Most Creative Costume — $1,000

That’s $5,000 in costume prizes, plus additional bar tab giveaways and bonus prizes throughout the day.

Every crawler is automatically eligible to participate. Official contest rules and judging details will be announced before the event.

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🎟️ HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1: Purchase Your Ticket

Choose your preferred starting bar when purchasing your ticket. Each ticket includes access to ALL participating venues, regardless of which check-in location you select.

Ticket prices vary by starting location based on demand and availability. Higher-priced check-in locations do not include additional access or benefits.

STEP 2: Check In & Get Your Wristband

On October 24th, head to your selected check-in bar, have your ticket scanned, and receive your official CRAWL-O-WEEN wristband.

Your wristband is your all-access pass for the day.

STEP 3: Explore Downtown New Haven

Once you’ve checked in, you’re free to visit any participating venue, enjoy exclusive drink specials, enter the costume contests, and experience multiple Halloween parties throughout the city.

No additional cover charges at participating venues during their designated crawl hours. Entry remains subject to venue capacity and admission policies.

⏰ LATE CHECK-IN | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Arriving later? You can check in at one of our designated late check-in locations:

👉 Secrets Nightclub

👉 144 Temple

👉 Chacra

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📲 EVERYTHING YOU NEED, DELIVERED BEFORE THE EVENT

Seven days before CRAWL-O-WEEN, ticket holders will receive an event information email featuring:

👉 Official DJ lineup and performance times

👉 Participating venues and recommended crawl routes

👉 Exclusive drink specials

👉 Costume contest rules and prize details

👉 Giveaways and sponsor activations

👉 Digital crawl maps and check-in instructions

All the information you need to make the most of Halloween weekend, delivered straight to your inbox.

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🎟️ TICKETS & PRICING

One ticket. Every participating venue. All day long.

Tickets are available exclusively through:

FLITE & EVENTBRITE

Ticket prices vary by starting location and demand. Select your preferred check-in bar and secure your spot before your desired ticket option sells out.

One ticket is required per person. This is a 21+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required.

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🚨 CONNECTICUT, ARE YOU READY?

Five years of costumes, packed dance floors, and unforgettable Halloween memories have led to this.

On Saturday, October 24th, we’re bringing thousands of people together for another massive Halloween takeover of Downtown New Haven.

Get your costume ready. Rally your crew. Pick your starting bar.

🎃THE 5TH ANNUAL CRAWL-O-WEEN IS COMING.

Secure your tickets now.

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EVENT SAFETY & COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

We’re committed to making CRAWL-O-WEEN a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience for everyone.

We’re working closely with the City of New Haven and the New Haven Police Department to help ensure a safe and well-organized event.

We ask all attendees to respect our city, its residents, and local businesses by keeping the streets clean, disposing of trash properly, and celebrating responsibly.

Disorderly conduct, violence, vandalism, and other unlawful behavior will not be tolerated. Violators may be removed from the event and are subject to arrest.

Look out for one another, respect our community, and help us make this Halloween memorable for all the right reasons.