Milwaukee Bar Crawls

Boos Fest is Back for Halloween 2026!

Boos Fest 2026: The Trick-or-Treat Bar Crawl Returns Saturday, October 24 Summer is over and you can smell the pumpkin spice in the air. Halloween is around the corner and Bar Crawl Nation's "Boos Fest" is back! Boos Fest is a 21+ "trick-or-treat" bar crawl. Instead of knocking on doors for candy, hundreds of costumed partygoers visit multiple haunted bars for boos-y prizes.  The event is coming to 24 cities around the country. Read on to get all the details and find the closest city so you can join the fun! Early Bird pricing ends this Sunday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. — if your crew's already in, don't wait. So what's a "trick-or-treat bar crawl"? There are lots of Halloween bar crawls out there, and honestly, most are lame. You show up, get a wristband and list of bars, and that's it. Boos Fest is built different. Drawing hundreds of costumed attendees and working with the best bars in cities around the country, it starts with a haunted kick-off party, a crawl that features "trick-or-treat" prizes at each spot, and an afterparty to keep the spooky fun going into the night. Here's how the night actually runs: 1. Check in at the official Halloween kick-off party. Show up, get your ticket scanned, and walk the haunted red carpet to access a party with live DJ, spooky cocktails, photo opps, and prizes. 2. Costume Crawl with Surprises. Follow the costumed crowd to a curated selection of haunted bars. Each spot has a fun Halloween party vibe and you move at your own pace and hit them in whatever order you like. 3. Collect your treats. Halloween swag? Free drinks? You "trick-or-treat" by scanning a posted QR code with the official Bar Crawl Nation app - redeem your "treat" at each spot with a bartender or Bar Crawl Nation staff. (Note: free drinks only available where allowed by law) 4. Join the afterparty. After hitting each haunted bar on the crawl, everyone converges on the final stop: the official afterparty. The fun goes late into the night with a DJ'd dance party. 5. Enter the costume contest. Strut your stuff at the afterparty for a chance at 1st place and your share of a $750 value gift card prize pool. Compete for best solo, duo, or group costume! Boos Fest is much more than your typical bar crawl, it's a Halloween themed night out with hundreds of new friends and surprises and giveaways at the best spots! Why October 24 and not the 31st? We're kicking off Halloween week on the 24th, and there's a real reason for it. On the 31st, even if you've declined every house party invite and decide to go out, every bar in America is slammed with walk-ins and running on fumes. On the 24th, our venues are staffed up, stocked up, and actually running the event with us — Boos Fest attendees are the star of the night with shorter lines, better drinks, and bartenders who know exactly why you're there. Halloween 2026 gives you two weekends, and we think you should use both. October 24 is the one with the Boos Fest "trick-or-treat" crawl — a full Saturday night, in costume, with a route, a massive fun crowd, and prizes. October 31 is yours to do whatever you want with: the house party, the neighborhood thing, handing out candy in a bathrobe. Nobody's ever regretted celebrating Halloween twice! VIP vs General Admission One event, two ticket types. VIP is the full package and GA is the more economical option. Here's what to expect: VIP: Expedited VIP entry to the kick off party, a spooky cocktail tasting spanning multiple venues, and upgraded swag & giveaways. Plus, everything included in GA. Yes, VIP costs more, but hey, you like the finer things in life and there's a reason why these are the tickets that move first! General Admission: Free cover entry to the kick-off party, all venues on the crawl, and the afterparty. Your ticket unlocks the Bar Crawl Nation app letting you "trick-or-treat" at each venue for prizes. Enter the costume contest or help judge. Plus, a party atmosphere all night with decorated bars DJs, spooky cocktails on offer, and photo opps.  No matter which path you choose, you're guaranteed to have an amazing night! Boos Fest 2026 cities Twenty-four cities, one date. Find yours: Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA · Charlotte, NC · Chicago, IL · Colorado Springs, CO · Denver, CO · Fort Worth, TX · Houston, TX · Indianapolis, IN · Kansas City, MO · Milwaukee, WI · Minneapolis, MN · Philadelphia, PA · Pittsburgh, PA · Portland, OR · Raleigh, NC · Sacramento, CA · Salt Lake City, UT · San Antonio, TX · Scottsdale, AZ · Seattle, WA · St. Petersburg, FL · Tulsa, OK · Washington, DC Each city has its own event page with details, participating venue lineup, and ticket links. Early Bird pricing ends Sunday, September 6 Boos Fest tickets go up in stages between now and October 24. Early Bird is the first stage and the lowest price of the season, and it ends Sunday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. After that, prices step up. They'll step up again as we get closer to the event, and again at the door if there's anything left. That's not a sales tactic — it's just how we price, and we tell you the dates so you can decide when to buy with your eyes open. If your crew already knows they're in, buy now. If you're the one organizing everybody, this is your reminder that group chats move slowly and Sunday is this weekend. A few things worth knowing It's 21+. Bring a valid ID — you'll need it at check-in and at every venue. Rain or shine. Every stop is indoors. Late October weather is not our problem, and it isn't yours either. Costumes aren't required, but come on. You'll be one of the only people without one, and there's a contest. Cover, Drinks, and Food. Your ticket gets you free cover at all the venues including the afterparty. VIP guests have a spooky cocktail tasting included in their ticket (except where prohibited by law). Outside of that, drinks are purchased at the venues — your ticket gets you in, and we negotiate special spooky cocktails on offer with each venue, but expect to pay (and tip!) for most drinks unless you're VIP or win them as treats! You don't need a big group. Plenty of people show up as a pair, or even solo. A Halloween bar crawl is one of the easiest places on earth to end up in someone else's group photo! Get your tickets Twenty-four cities. One Saturday: October 24. Find the closest event, grab your tickets and start discussing with your group chat about costumes!

Drake Bell Appearance Rescheduled for Boston 2000s Bar Crawl

Saturday's 2000s Bar Crawl in Boston is three days out, and we just got news we want to share with you right away. Drake Bell, who was booked to appear as our 2000s-era celeb guest, had a personal emergency requiring him to cancel all of his upcoming appearances and shows. If you've seen his announcement, those dates are his own headline shows. The 2000s Bar Crawl is our event, and it's happening Saturday as planned. This isn't the news any of us wanted. You bought a ticket expecting Drake Bell in the building, and we're sorry. Two things up front, then the details: Saturday is happening in full, and your ticket now also covers the make-up date with Drake at no extra cost. SATURDAY IS STILL ON Nothing else about the day changes: 2000s-themed kickoff party at The Greatest Bar, 2-5pm, 500+ people. We've brought in a special DJ, plus a few extra surprises Multiple participating bars around Faneuil Hall Y2K-themed cocktails and 2000s hits at every stop VIP early access and perks, unchanged We ran this same crawl in Boston last year with over 400 people and no celebrity guest, and it was one of the best days on our calendar. Everything that made last year an epic party is already built into Saturday. YOUR TICKET NOW COVERS TWO EVENTS We're working on a make-up 2000s Bar Crawl in Boston with Drake Bell hosting and performing. Every ticket purchased before today (GA, VIP, and VIP + Meet & Greet) rolls over to that date automatically. Same tier, same spot, nothing extra to pay. You're still in for Saturday, and you're in for the Drake Bell date when it lands. Two events, one ticket. IF YOU HAVE A VIP + MEET & GREET TICKET You get VIP access to this Saturday AND your VIP + Meet & Greet carries over to the new date. That tier sold out, and we're holding your spot in it, so there's nothing you need to do. Once the new date is announced, if it genuinely doesn't work for you, you'll be able to request a refund then. We'd ask you to wait until there's a real date in front of you before deciding. The tier is full, and releasing your spot now means we can't guarantee it'll be there when the date is set. ON THE NEW DRAKE BELL DATE We don't have it locked yet as this news just came to us last night. Scheduling around an artist's calendar takes time, and we'd rather come to you with a confirmed date than a placeholder we have to walk back. As soon as it's set, you'll hear it from us first. Got questions? Reach out here. See you at The Greatest Bar Saturday,Bar Crawl Nation

2026 is Stacked: The Official Bar Crawl Nation Schedule (And What’s New)

If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to rally the group chat… this is it. 🍹🌮🥂🎃 We’re rolling into 2026 with four of our biggest party weekends of the year — each one with its own vibe, theme, and “you had to be there” energy. Below is the official schedule so you can lock in your plans early (and grab tickets before the top cities start tightening up). Quick tip: Ticket prices increase as inventory moves. If you already know you’re going, don’t wait until “later.” Later always costs more. 1) Tacos & Margs Crawl® — Saturday, May 2, 2026 The kickoff to Cinco de Mayo weekend is back — and it’s our biggest taco + margs party of the year. What it is: A self-guided crawl through multiple participating venues in your city, with themed specials, a party atmosphere, and a whole lot of photos you’ll be tagging your friends in. Expect: 🌮 Taco-forward fun all afternoon 🍹 Margs energy (you know the vibe) 🎉 DJs + a “day-party” feel at the best stops 🎁 “Spin-to-Win” style giveaways (varies by city) VIP vs GA (high level): GA = access to the crawl + the party VIP = the premium experience (extra perks, earlier entry windows, etc. — varies by city) 👉 Find your city + get tickets: Tacos & Margs Crawl 2) Mimosa Fest® — Saturday, June 27, 2026 Mimosas, sunshine, and the kind of “we should do this every year” weekend energy. ☀️🥂 What it is: Our brightest, brunchiest festival-style event — built for groups, birthdays, and anyone who loves a daytime party. Why people love it: It’s peak summer It’s social, photogenic, and easy to plan It’s perfect for “let’s make a day of it” crews 👉 See Mimosa Fest cities + tickets: Mimosa Fest 2026 3) 2000s Bar Crawl — limited dates + Drake Bell in select stops If you grew up on throwback TV, pop-punk, and early internet chaos… you already know. 🕶️📟🎶 What it is: A full-on 2000s-themed bar crawl — outfits encouraged, nostalgia mandatory. What to expect: DJs playing peak 2000–2009 throwbacks Costume/character energy (icons encouraged) Photo ops, themed moments, and “main character” nights Special note: We’ll be announcing city details (and Drake Bell appearances in select cities/dates) as they finalize. 👉 Get notified / see announcements: 2000s Bar Crawl 4) Boos Fest® Halloween Bar Crawl — Saturday, October 24, 2026 Halloween weekend = our Super Bowl. 🎃🔥 What it is: The flagship Halloween crawl — costumes, nightlife, and a “this is the one” party night in multiple cities. If you’ve been before: you already know it sells out fast in the top markets. 👉 Boos Fest info + ticket alerts: Boos Fest Halloween Bar Crawl How it works (the simple version) Pick your city Choose GA or VIP Bring the crew Follow the event details for check-in + the route/venue info Party responsibly and take embarrassing photos ✅ Want a reminder when your city goes live? If you’re the “planner” friend, lock in your city now — then send the link to the group chat. 👉 Find your city + grab tickets: Find Events

2025's Creepy Cocktails & Spooky Shots to Haunt Your Halloween 

Creepy Cocktails & Spooky Shots to Haunt Your Halloween 2025 2025 Halloween cocktails that cook—aka no basic pumpkin spice. Think a glitter-pink pony drink, a shot that captures Bieber-level heartbreak, or a K-Pop demon hunter mix with serious kick. These six recipes are perfect for kicking off your night or sliding across the bar to your bartender. 1. Cardi B’s Bloody B She was just on the stand, but this is one case where you won’t feel guilty. Basically a courtroom-ready Bloody Mary with Cardi-level drama. 2 oz vodka 1 oz cranberry juice ½ oz lime juice Splash of grenadine Black sugar rim How to make: Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Rim with black sugar for the final “okurrr.” 2. Pink Pony Club Whiskey Twist From viral lyrics to TikTok edits, Pink Pony Club is everywhere. This version brings glitter to your whiskey—because line dancing deserves a glow-up. 1.5 oz whiskey 1 oz strawberry purée or syrup ½ oz lemon juice Soda water Edible pink glitter How to make: Shake whiskey, strawberry, and lemon with ice. Top with soda water in a highball, swirl in glitter, and serve like a neon fever dream. 3. Bieber Breakdown Shot He’s been looking rough in the headlines, but this breakdown goes down quick. Blue, sour, and salty—just like his last tabloid week. 1 oz vodka ½ oz blue curaçao ½ oz sour mix Dash of salt How to make: Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass. Salt rim optional—because sometimes heartbreak stings. 4. K-Pop Demon Hunter K-Pop idols slay stages, demon hunters slay monsters—this drink slays your Saturday night. Sweet, neon, and sharp enough to make you stan harder. 1 oz soju 1 oz energy drink (think Red Bull) ½ oz melon liqueur Gummy candy spear for garnish How to make: Build in a short glass over ice. Drop the candy spear across the rim like a mic drop. 5. Wednesday’s Dead Dance Season 2 dropped, and she’s darker than ever. This jet-black shot keeps the same deadpan energy—zero smiles, all style. 1 oz black vodka ½ oz coffee liqueur Dash of cinnamon How to make: Layer in a shot glass. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon dust. 6. Showgirl Spritz Las Vegas showgirls just had their big resurgence thanks to Ms. Swift—and this one sparkles like sequins under stage lights. Flashy, fizzy, and made to be photographed. 3 oz prosecco 1 oz elderflower liqueur 1 oz soda water Edible glitter How to make: Build in a wine glass with ice. Stir gently and shimmer under the lights. Wanna try some spooky cocktails without the effort?   Then join the 2025 “Boos Fest” Bar Crawl coming to a city near you! Taking over 40+ US cities, the event includes free cover at spookily decked out venues, live DJs, diobolical drink specials, photo ops, and a $750 costume contest, it’s the ultimate stage to debut your Bloody B or Bieber Breakdown.  Get your ticket now: Bar Crawl Nation