It’s about time to get yourself in the holiday spirit! Join us as we do holiday-spirit the Arena District way and start off December with our Annual SantaCon – pub crawl!!! This year will mark our 5th SantaCon and so we invite you to get your “Jolly” on with us as we spread the holiday cheer all over Columbus. Suit up in your best Santa gear and join hundreds of Santa’s along a pub crawl of the Arena District. The party starts at 7 pm and there will be lots of fun prize giveaways! CLICK HERE TO RSVP and invite your friends!
Stops include:
7pm – Big Bang Bar – Drink specials and live music!
8pm – R Bar Arena – Get ready to HO-HO-HO!
9pm – Gordon Biersch – A special holiday keg tapping at 9 pm!
10pm – Dick’s Last Resort – Drink specials and prizes!
11pm – Three Legged Mare – Live music + costume contest and prizes!
This year we are proud to partner with the Short North Arts District and announce our Santa “Stay-Cation” on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12! Visitors can enjoy SantaCon on Friday, stay overnight in the Short North, and then participate in Santa Saturday.
During Santa Saturday in the Short North, visitors can enjoy brunch at great Short North restaurants then shop in the Short North. Visitors will receive a discount or promotional item at select retailers if they are wearing their Santa gear. Planned activities include photos with Santa and holiday themed performances will occur from 12:00-6:00pm on Santa Saturday.
Brunches are from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the following locations:
The Table – 21 E 5th Avenue
Bodega – 1044 N High Street
Donatos – 920 N High Street
Short North Piece of Cake – 772 N High Street
Double Comfort – 505 N High Street
Santa Staycation Room Package
Come out with us all night Friday, December 11th, and don’t forget to book your room at the Crowne Plaza Columbus. Keep the party going on Saturday, by shopping with Santa in the Short North. The Crowne is proudly offering a special SantaCon Getaway package for Friday, December 11. Get one room, breakfast for two, and valet parking for one vehicle all at the discounted rate of $139 plus tax! Book now for your SantaCon Getaway Package!

You can also get a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites on the night of Friday, December 11th for a discounted rate of $125. Just use Group Code: SAN

Or you can stay at Le Meridien, The Joseph on December 10-12, 17-19 at a discounted rate.