Climbing Events in Chicago
Competitions, film nights, socials, workshops and festivals at climbing walls in and around Chicago.
October 2026
- Social
Queer Climb Night
Movement Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois, United States
A monthly climb night for LGBTQ+ climbers and friends. Book a spot through the gym's calendar.
- Social
Women's Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Fortnightly meet-up for women, non-binary, trans and genderqueer climbers, with an ice breaker, climbing games and open climbing on ropes or boulders.
- Social
Game Night
First Ascent West Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States
An evening of board and card games at the West Loop gym, open to the climbing community.
- Social
Adult Climb Event
Life Time Warrenville, Warrenville, Illinois, United States
An evening of climbing for adult members on a Friday, when the wall is usually closed. A facility orientation and harness are provided, and a climbing waiver must be signed first.
November 2026
- Workshop
Women/Non-Binary Setting Clinic
Movement Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois, United States
A hands-on routesetting clinic for women, non-binary and genderqueer climbers of every level: setting safety, technical skills and forerunning adjustments.
- Social
Women's Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Fortnightly meet-up for women, non-binary, trans and genderqueer climbers, with an ice breaker, climbing games and open climbing on ropes or boulders.
- Social
Queer Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Monthly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ climbers: boulder, find a belay partner and make new friends.
- Competition
Ye Olde Pebble Crusher Bouldering Comp
$30, or $35 on the day
Vertical Endeavors Glendale Heights, Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States
Evening bouldering competition with men's and women's recreational (V0-V3), intermediate (V3-V6) and advanced (V6+) categories: three hours of climbing, then finals for the open categories and prizes.
- Social
Queer Climb Night
Movement Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois, United States
A monthly climb night for LGBTQ+ climbers and friends. Book a spot through the gym's calendar.
- Social
Women's Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Fortnightly meet-up for women, non-binary, trans and genderqueer climbers, with an ice breaker, climbing games and open climbing on ropes or boulders.
December 2026
- Workshop
Eclipse Sports Rehab and Performance Workshop
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Shoulder-focused workshop with Eclipse Sports Rehab & Performance on keeping climbing shoulders strong, preventing injury and dealing with common aches.
- Social
Women's Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Fortnightly meet-up for women, non-binary, trans and genderqueer climbers, with an ice breaker, climbing games and open climbing on ropes or boulders.
- Social
Queer Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Monthly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ climbers: boulder, find a belay partner and make new friends.
- Social
Session with the Setters
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Members' evening with the Chicago routesetting team: climb together, ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the climbs are set.
- Social
Queer Climb Night
Movement Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois, United States
A monthly climb night for LGBTQ+ climbers and friends. Book a spot through the gym's calendar.
January 2027
- Social
Queer Climb Time
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Monthly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ climbers: boulder, find a belay partner and make new friends.
May 2027
- Competition
USA Climbing Region 61 Lead and Top Rope Youth Competition
Movement Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States
USA Climbing youth regional rope competition (lead and top rope) for Region 61, hosted at Movement Lincoln Park. See the region's calendar and info sheet for categories and registration.
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