Festivus celebrations are popping up everywhere this December, often inspired by the Seinfeld episode with elements like airing grievances, feats of strength, and an aluminum pole.
Here’s a curated list of public events based on current listings, organized geographically for your pleasure. We’ve included a brief summary for each, along with a link to a website or where additional information is available. Dates and details can change, so verify directly.
Arkansas
Fayetteville Festivus, Fayetteville, AR – December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM at Downtown Square & Gardens. This frosty festival is a fun addition to the Lights of the Ozarks, inviting participants to frolic with holiday lights, activities, and Seinfeld-themed cheer for a community celebration. Website: cachecreate.org
California
Max 80s Annual Festivus Celebration, Torrance, CA – December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM (music at 8:00 PM) at Mom Said Yes Pizza. An 80s-themed live band party with dancing, singing, pizza, cocktails, and Festivus vibes for a nostalgic night out. Website: eventbrite.com
Colorado
Festivus for the Rest of Us, Golden, CO – December 23, 2025, 6:00 PM at Barrels & Bottles Brewery at Camp George West. A casual brewery gathering to celebrate the anti-commercial holiday with beers, grievances, and relaxed socializing. Website: facebook.com
Illinois
Festivus at Lake Effect Brewing, Chicago, IL – December 5-7, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM at 3076 N Milwaukee Ave. A multi-day alternative holiday market with pole lighting, vintage and makers markets, food pop-ups, grievance airing, feats of strength like stein holding, and drinks to escape Christmas commercialism. Website: eventbrite.com
Nevada
4th Annual Brew Festivus Beer Fest, Las Vegas, NV – December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM at Big Dog’s Brewing Company. A celebration of Nevada craft beers featuring exclusive collaborations, tastings, and festive vibes over 4 hours. Website: eventbrite.com
New Jersey
Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza & Airing of Grievances, Wanaque, NJ – December 23, 2025, 7:30 PM at Kitchen and Beer Bar. A 90-minute in-person trivia night and grievance session for Seinfeld fans seeking an alternative to holiday commercialism. Website: eventbrite.com
Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza & Airing of Grievances, Wyckoff, NJ – December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM at Blue Moon Mexican Cafe. Another lively Seinfeld trivia and grievances event, lasting 90 minutes, focused on fun without the holiday hype. Website: eventbrite.com
New York
A Lot of Problems – A Festivus Comedy Show, New York, NY – December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM at Comedy Shop. A comedy night to vent grievances through laughs, perfect for Festivus enthusiasts looking for humorous relief. Website: eventbrite.com
Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza & Airing of Grievances, New York, NY – December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM at Slattery’s Midtown Pub. A 90-minute trivia and grievances session with a food/drink minimum, celebrating the non-commercial side of the holidays. Website: festivustrivianyc.eventbrite.com
Ohio
Festivus for the Rest of Us at Market Garden, Cleveland, OH – December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM at Market Garden Brewery. Features airing grievances, trivia, feats of strength, lite bites, and toasts, wrapping up by 10:00 PM as a true “holiday for the rest of us.” Website: eventbrite.com
Oregon
Festivus: Holiday for the Rest of Us, Portland, OR – December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM at Sanctuary Club. The eighth annual non-denominational party with a pole, grievance wall, protest, white elephant exchange, and possible “miracles,” followed by an optional themed afterparty; 21+ event emphasizing diversity. Website: pdxsanctuary.com
South Carolina
Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World, Rock Hill, SC – December 19, 2025, 6:30 PM at Museum of York County. An adults-only (21+) event tying Seinfeld humor to nature through games, exhibits, snacks, drinks, trivia, and a planetarium show; costumes encouraged. Website: chmuseums.org
Texas
14th Annual Texas Festivus Celebration, Austin, TX – December 14, 2025, 6:30 PM at Captain Quack’s Soundspace. A multicultural variety show with music, dance, humor, jazz/pop/soul performances, special guests, and the classic airing of grievances to ease holiday stress. Website: eventbrite.com
8th Annual Festivus for The Rest of Us, Dallas, TX – December 23, 2025 at Celestial Beerworks. A brewery event as the antithesis to holiday commercialism, with beer specials, grievances, and feats of strength in a cozy taproom. Website: do214.com
Festivus 2025!, Dallas, TX – December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM at 7272 Walling Lane. An annual quirky party with adult beverages, smoked meats, pies, dancing, readings from the Book of Festivus, and grievances until participants “pin the host.” Website: allevents.in
8th Street Festivus Celebration, Dallas, TX – December 23, 2025 at Ten Bells Tavern. A casual bar event in the Bishop Arts District with drinks, pub food, and informal Festivus traditions like grievances in a dive-bar atmosphere. Website: facebook.com
Australia
Yes, there are a few Festivus celebrations planned in Australia this December, chiefly Seinfeld-inspired gatherings:
Adelaide, SA: December 23, 2025, at Cosmo’s Pizza (149 Hindley St). This is a casual “Festivus for the Rest of Us” event with Seinfeld vibes, including airing of grievances and feats of strength. Website: eventbrite.com
Heatherton, VIC: December 23, 2025, at Arcobar. A live music show featuring Jimmy Cupples, Geoff Wells, Davie Porter, and Jason Vorherr, explicitly billed as “Happy Festivus” in reference to the Seinfeld holiday. Website: arcobar.com.au
Canada
And now for the Great White North, Canada, which is an independent sovereign nation, just in case anyone from the US Government is reading this:
Edmonton, AB: December 23, 2025, at Blowers & Grafton (Windermere), 6255 Currents Drive Northwest. This is a free “Great Festivus TV Showdown” trivia night focusing on Seinfeld and iconic holiday TV specials, with fast-paced questions, teams or solo play, and a dynamic leaderboard. Website: eventbrite.ca
Grande Prairie, AB: December 23, 2025, at 92 Beverage Co, 10017A 100th Ave. The 3rd annual Festivus event starting at 5:00 pm, aimed at those seeking a break from holiday consumerism—explicitly a “holiday for the rest of us” with like-minded company. Website: facebook.com
Festivus In The Taproom, Winnipeg, MB: December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Devil May Care Brewing Company, Winnipeg, MB. An alternative holiday party featuring small-batch holiday beers, Festivus traditions like the Feats of Strength, Airing of Grievances, and the Festivus Pole, plus a special sandwich collaboration. Website: devilmaycarebrewing.com