{"id":1530,"date":"2025-12-04T18:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2025-12-04T22:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:52:43","slug":"where-can-you-celebrate-festivus-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/where-can-you-celebrate-festivus-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can you Celebrate Festivus in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1535\" src=\"https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/581037023_1479045270894054_7697069720277029431_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/581037023_1479045270894054_7697069720277029431_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/581037023_1479045270894054_7697069720277029431_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/festivusweb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/581037023_1479045270894054_7697069720277029431_n-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a curated list of public events based on current listings, organized geographically for your pleasure. We&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2>Arkansas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fayetteville Festivus, Fayetteville, AR<\/strong> \u2013 December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM at Downtown Square &amp; 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/cachecreate.org\/event\/fayetteville-festivus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cachecreate.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>California<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Max 80s Annual Festivus Celebration, Torrance, CA<\/strong> \u2013 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/max-80s-annual-festivus-celebration-live-80s-band-tickets-1901701864469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p><div class=\"festi-after-4-paragraphs\" id=\"festi-3152935755\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- FestivusWeb Responsive -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3297689279938125\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3697394480\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Colorado<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus for the Rest of Us, Golden, CO<\/strong> \u2013 December 23, 2025, 6:00 PM at Barrels &amp; Bottles Brewery at Camp George West. A casual brewery gathering to celebrate the anti-commercial holiday with beers, grievances, and relaxed socializing. Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/barrels-bottles-brewery-at-camp-george-west\/festivus-for-the-rest-of-us\/1381617403485525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Illinois<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus at Lake Effect Brewing, Chicago, IL<\/strong> \u2013 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. \u00a0Website: <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/festivus-tickets-1975051767002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Nevada<\/h2>\n<p><strong>4th Annual Brew Festivus Beer Fest, Las Vegas, NV<\/strong> \u2013 December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM at Big Dog&#8217;s Brewing Company. A celebration of Nevada craft beers featuring exclusive collaborations, tastings, and festive vibes over 4 hours. Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/4th-annual-brew-festivus-beer-fest-2025-tickets-1970804047960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>New Jersey<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza &amp; Airing of Grievances, Wanaque, NJ<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/festivus-seinfeld-trivia-extravaganza-airing-of-grievances-tickets-1579280322959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza &amp; Airing of Grievances, Wyckoff, NJ<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/festivus-seinfeld-trivia-extravaganza-airing-of-grievances-tickets-1845416463319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>New York<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A Lot of Problems &#8211; A Festivus Comedy Show, New York, NY<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-lot-of-problems-a-festivus-comedy-show-tickets-1975830268521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festivus: Seinfeld Trivia Extravaganza &amp; Airing of Grievances, New York, NY<\/strong> \u2013 December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM at Slattery&#8217;s Midtown Pub. A 90-minute trivia and grievances session with a food\/drink minimum, celebrating the non-commercial side of the holidays. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/festivustrivianyc.eventbrite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festivustrivianyc.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ohio<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus for the Rest of Us at Market Garden, Cleveland, OH<\/strong> \u2013 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 &#8220;holiday for the rest of us.&#8221; Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-at-market-garden-tickets-1976258116225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Oregon<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus: Holiday for the Rest of Us, Portland, OR<\/strong> \u2013 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 &#8220;miracles,&#8221; followed by an optional themed afterparty; 21+ event emphasizing diversity. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pdxsanctuary.com\/events\/festivus-holiday-for-the-rest-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pdxsanctuary.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>South Carolina<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World, Rock Hill, SC<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chmuseums.org\/event\/festivus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chmuseums.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Texas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>14th Annual Texas Festivus Celebration, Austin, TX<\/strong> \u2013 December 14, 2025, 6:30 PM at Captain Quack&#8217;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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/14th-annual-texas-festivus-celebration-tickets-1972818454103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8th Annual Festivus for The Rest of Us, Dallas, TX<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/do214.com\/events\/2025\/12\/23\/8th-annual-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">do214.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festivus 2025!, Dallas, TX<\/strong> \u2013 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 &#8220;pin the host.&#8221; Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/festivus-2025\/200029284779719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allevents.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8th Street Festivus Celebration, Dallas, TX<\/strong> \u2013 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:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/231-w-8th-dallas-tx\/8th-street-festivus-celebration\/1314076200521665\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Australia<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, there are a few Festivus celebrations planned in Australia this December, chiefly Seinfeld-inspired gatherings:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adelaide, SA<\/strong>: December 23, 2025, at Cosmo&#8217;s Pizza (149 Hindley St). This is a casual &#8220;Festivus for the Rest of Us&#8221; event with Seinfeld vibes, including airing of grievances and feats of strength. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-tickets-1927588562279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heatherton, VIC<\/strong>: December 23, 2025, at Arcobar. A live music show featuring Jimmy Cupples, Geoff Wells, Davie Porter, and Jason Vorherr, explicitly billed as &#8220;Happy Festivus&#8221; in reference to the Seinfeld holiday. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcobar.com.au\/event\/jimmy-cupples-band-one-night-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arcobar.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Canada<\/h2>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edmonton, AB<\/strong>: December 23, 2025, at Blowers &amp; Grafton (Windermere), 6255 Currents Drive Northwest. This is a free &#8220;Great Festivus TV Showdown&#8221; trivia night focusing on Seinfeld and iconic holiday TV specials, with fast-paced questions, teams or solo play, and a dynamic leaderboard. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/calgary-bg-windermere-great-festivus-tv-showdown-dec-23-8pm-tickets-1976349851608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventbrite.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grande Prairie, AB<\/strong>: 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\u2014explicitly a &#8220;holiday for the rest of us&#8221; with like-minded company. Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/10017a-100th-ave-grande-prairie-ab-canada-alberta-t8v-0v2\/festivus\/1350356313498428\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festivus In The Taproom, Winnipeg, MB<\/strong>: December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM &#8211; 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. 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