ABOUT EVENT:
Ho Ho Ho… Grab your Santa suits and sacks, we’re hosting a rad holiday party!
This is a holiday costume pub-crawl type event, at your own pace, where you create your own route to visit the various breweries, restaurants, wine bars, and shops all within walking distance of each other in Bixby Knolls, “Brewery Knolls”
Holiday costumes are mandatory… lets make this festive!
Think First Fridays meets Brewery Knolls meets Holiday Block Party.
Between drinking and eating, enjoy holiday shopping with amazing sales, holiday music, entertainment, and kid activities.
SantaCon will be held on December 15, 2024 from 1pm-5pm.
Tickets + swag will be available for pick-up from 12pm-2pm at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
SantaCon is a ticketed fundraiser event for the BKBIA & Bixby Knolls Community Foundation for its ongoing monthly programs.
Scroll down to see what you get with your ticket purchase.
Limited tickets will be available for purchase in-person on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12pm-2pm at the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave)
YOU MUST pick up your wristband AND event card at EXPO Art Center- 4321 Atlantic Ave on Sunday between 12pm-2pm.
If you personally cannot make it between within the time frame you can send a friend to pick up your supplies as long as they have a copy of your ticket.
Note: Swag items will be available on a first come first serve basis during ticket pick-up on Sunday. Event will happen, rain or shine.
All event questions: email events@bixbyknollsinfo.com
What do you get with your ticket purchase?
Ticket options:
There are two different tickets available for purchase. See below for more details.
If you are not drinking but would like to join the fun plus get access to treats, specials, and festive accessories/swag you can purchase a Santa’s Helper ticket!
Santa – $33 (Must be 21+ to purchase)
Included with ticket purchase:
- 1 Beer taster at Rasselbock
- 1 Beer taster at Ambitious Ales
- 1 Beer taster at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling
- 1 Beer taster at Smog City Brewing Co.
- 1 Small wine pour at The Vintage LBC
- 1 Margarita at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- 1 Square Slice of Sicilian Pizza at Thunderbolt Pizza
- 1 Appetizer of Fried Zucchini at Tony’s Kitchen *New item
- 1 Cookie from Nonna Mercato *New item
- Festive accessories & swag (first come, first served; limited quantities)
- Event bracelet for specials at participating businesses (see below for details)
Santa’s Helper – $25 (Designated driver/kid ticket)
Included with ticket purchase:
- 1 Mango Green Tea with 1 topping OR Thai Tea with 1 topping at Ding Tea
- 1 Tea sandwich at Dream Come True Tea & Party Room
- 1 Appetizer of Meatballs in pomodora tomato sauce at Wood & Salt Tavern *New item
- 1 Slice of Pizza at Porky’s Pizza
- 1 Hot Chocolate at Bixby Joe
- 1 Popcorn taster bag at Pop’n Flavors
- 1 Hummus & Pita Appetizer at Taboon Mediterranean
- Festive accessories & swag (first come, first served; limited quantities)
- Event bracelet for specials at participating restaurants (see below for details)
Access to specials with your event bracelet include:
Every ticket purchase holder will receive a special event bracelet that will give you access to specials at participating retailers & restaurants including secret menu items .
Pixie Toys
- 20%-off your purchase
Long Beach Clothing Co.
- 20%-off your purchase
The Better Half Boutique
- 20%-off your purchase
And Then
- 10%-off your purchase
- Free gift with purchase over $50
Wood & Salt Tavern
- $5 Holiday Mule
CoffeeDrunk
- 20%-off any item from the CoffeeDrunk Holiday Seasonal Menu
The Art Spot
- $12 ceramic ornaments Paint Your Own Pottery. Or 3 for $25
Bixby Knolls Wellness Center
- Free chair massages to SantaCon participants
- Holiday bundle gift certificates for sale
Dutch’s Brewhouse
- 50%-off Dutch’s SantaCon beer
Stateside Crafts
- $10 There Does Not Exist brewery spotlight flights
Tony’s Kitchen
- $3 Tamales
Thunderbolt
- $15 Draft Beer
EJ’s Pub
- $7 Spiced Rum Hot Toddy
Festivities
African American Cultural Center
- Photo-op stations inside the Expo Arts Center during event check-in, 12pm-2pm
“Knollsville” Photo-op Experience at The Allery
(Atlantic Ave. & Burlinghall Dr.)
- 360° Video Booth provided by Magic Lens Photobooths
Strolling Holiday Band from 2pm-5pm
Expo Arts Center
- Grinch from 1pm-2pm
- Roaming the event after until 5pm
Dutch’s Brewhouse
- Krampus
- Snow blizzard
Dream Come True Tea & Party Room
- Santa & Mrs. Claus from 2pm-4pm
Able Arts Work Pop-up (Next to Bixby Petals)
- Papermaking + Letters to Santa Workshop by Able Arts Work next to Bixby Petals
EJ’s Pub
- DJ Dennis Owens from 2pm-5pm
LB Shakespeare Company
- Carolers, 1pm-2pm
Beachwood Brewing
- Music by Phoenyx and Phyre from 2pm-5pm
And Then
- Permanent jewelry pop-up and Christmas themed blind books
Better Half Boutique
- BusyBeeSweets Pop-up
- Hot cocoa bar & treats
Bixby Joe
- Music by Lorenzo’s Flashback Band from 2pm-5pm
Taboon Mediterranean
- Music by Think of One from 2pm-5pm
Pixie Toys
- Free face painting & Santa’s magic glitter, 2pm-4pm
Bixby Petals
- Festive photo-op inside floral shop.
Thunderbolt Pizza
- Music by Killer West
- Polly’s Pie Pop-up – Selling double crust pies including classic apple pie, pumpkin pie, and others. Plus baked goods such as cinnamon rolls, cookies, and bread.
Semillitas Learning Community
- Winter Mini Wreath Workshop, $5 per mini wreath
Salon Medusa
- Music by Mooney Starr from 2pm-5pm
Ambitious Ales
- Music by DJ Dave from 2pm-5pm
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine
- Music by Chelsey Sanchez from 2pm-5pm
Rasselbock
- Music by The Mood Swings from 2pm-5pm
Willmore Wine Bar
- Music by Majic Bullet Theory from 2pm-5pm
Strolling Holiday DJ Lavonda from 2pm-5pm
Strolling Holiday Mariachi Los Santaneros from 3:30pm-5pm
Which locations will the Beer Shuttles be stopping at?
Where can I purchase my ticket?
Pick up your ticket and other fun swag day of the event, December 15,
from 12pm-2pm outside the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave)
Limited quantities for sale in-person will be available at the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave) from 12pm-2pm.
YOU MUST pick up your wristband AND event card at EXPO Art Center- 4321 Atlantic Ave on Sunday between 12pm-2pm.
If you personally cannot make it between within the time frame you can send a friend to pick up your supplies as long as they have a copy of your ticket.
Note: Swag items will be available on a first come first serve basis during ticket pick-up on Sunday. Event will happen, rain or shine.
All event questions: email myra@bixbyknollsinfo.com
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is a family friendly, all ages event, but of course you must be 21+ with valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol. Discounted “Santa’s Helper” (designated driver/kid) tickets are available, see other FAQs and ticket options for more details. This will give you access to the treats, specials, and festive accessories/swag!
Are costumes required?
Well, you’re not forced to dress up, but we are begging and asking that you do as it’s part of the fun. We would love to see you dress up as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, an elf, gingerbread, or another holiday related character! It IS SantaCon so get those red suits dry cleaned and ready to go. We will have fun holiday accessories to wear with your costumes, these will be first come, first served – and you must purchase a ticket to receive one.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Plenty of street parking is available throughout the district as well as a limited number of spots at the Expo Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue. As always, we encourage you to drink responsibly. Designate a driver or use Uber/Lyft. Beer shuttles will be running from 1pm to 5pm. Businesses will be open longer, feel free to stay but please plan accordingly to get back to your car.
I don’t drink alcohol, should I still come?
Yes! There will be so much more to SantaCon than just drinking. Various participating businesses will have live music, food specials, holiday shopping, and more. We might have some special guests strolling around. If you are not drinking but would like to join the fun plus get access to the treats, specials, and festive accessories/swag you can purchase a “Santa’s Helper” ticket!
Does my child need a ticket?
No, they are more than welcome to join you but if you want to make it even more fun and festive for them, you can purchase a “Santa’s Helper” ticket.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email questions to events@bixbyknollsinfo.com
What’s the refund policy?
NO Refunds. If you purchase tickets and for some reason no longer can make it, consider it a donation to the BKBIA & Bixby Knolls Community Foundation… Thank you!
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A printed or digital ticket will expedite the check in process and allow you more time for fun.