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October 2026

  • Event

    Up ENDing Parkinson's Climb Session

    Free

    Edgeworks Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States

    Free climbing session for people living with Parkinson's, run with Up ENDing Parkinson's and sponsored by the NW Parkinson's Foundation. Family and carers are welcome; registration is required and places are limited.

  • Social

    The Phoenix Group Meet-Up

    Free

    Movement LIC, Long Island City, New York, United States

    Sober climbing meet-up run by The Phoenix, a free recovery community, for people who find strength in climbing. The only requirement is 48 hours of continuous sobriety.

  • Competition

    Blacklight Bouldering

    $70

    Edgeworks Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, United States

    The 22nd edition of Edgeworks Tacoma's Halloween bouldering comp, this year themed as a haunted house: a new set lit with glowing tape art, ten climbs per category, costumes and raffle prizes. Afternoon session (14:00-17:00) for youth and adults, evening session (18:00-21:00) for adults; no USA Climbing membership needed.

  • Social

    Adaptive Climbing Group

    Free for members and adaptive climbers, $8 for other non-members

    Triangle Rock Club Fayetteville, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

    An adaptive climb night open to climbers of all ages, using adaptive equipment with a trained volunteer crew; no experience needed, and volunteers are welcome too.

  • Event

    Used Gear Sale

    Free with a pass or membership

    RoKC Olathe, Olathe, Kansas, United States

    A sale of second-hand climbing gear in the gym ahead of the Reel Rock 20 screening; entry is with a pass or membership.

  • Film screening

    Reel Rock 20 / Boulderfest Grand Finale Watch Party

    $20 members, $30 non-members; livestream free

    Boston Bouldering Project, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

    A Reel Rock 20 double feature (doors 16:30, films 17:30) with pizza and popcorn, followed from 20:00 by a free livestream of Bouldering Project's Boulderfest Grand Finale from St. Paul. Film tickets include the livestream.

  • Social

    Halloween Costume Party

    Pure Bouldering Gym, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

    Climbing in costume with games, face painting and photo ops. The best costume wins a prize, and bringing a dish for the potluck earns bonus points.

  • Social

    Pride Night Meetup

    Free for Middletown and multi-facility members, $15 event pass for others

    The Gravity Vault Middletown, Middletown, New Jersey, United States

    An evening meet-up for queer climbers and friends, with staff on hand to coach and belay. The event pass includes rental gear.

  • Competition

    Croatian Lead Championship: Younger Categories

    Penjački centar Marulianus, Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia

    Marulianus hosts the younger categories of the Croatian lead championship. Spectators are invited; the lead wall is closed for setting during the preceding week.

  • Open day

    Bring a Friend Day

    First-time friend free with an accompanying climber

    The Hive Zagreb, Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia

    Bring someone who has never climbed at the Hive before: the first-time friend receives free admission when accompanied by a climber. The offer does not make admission free for everyone.

  • Film screening

    Reel Rock 20

    Free with a pass or membership

    RoKC Olathe, Olathe, Kansas, United States

    Screening of the four Reel Rock 20 climbing films. Free for members and included with any day, punch or guest pass; the main climbing and fitness areas close during the films.

  • Social

    Boulderfest Grand Finale: Livestream Watch Party

    Free

    Seattle Bouldering Project Poplar, Seattle, Washington, United States

    Watch the livestream of Bouldering Project's Boulderfest Grand Finale from St. Paul in the West Wall Cafe + Bar, with livestream bingo and a sponsors' raffle. No pass is needed for the cafe (climbing needs a day pass or membership); sign a waiver first.

  • Social

    Halloween Kid's Night

    $39 members, $49 non-members

    Shasta Rock Club, Redding, California, United States

    A drop-off Halloween evening for children aged 5 to 12: three hours of supervised climbing, games and crafts, with pizza, rental shoes and black-light climbing in the last hour. Places are limited, so booking ahead is recommended.

  • Film screening

    Reel Rock Movie Night

    $15

    Velocity Climbing, Miami, Florida, United States

    The American Alpine Club's Miami chapter screens the Reel Rock 20 films on premiere day, the only South Florida screening that day. Earlier there is a members' barbecue (12:30-16:30) and a shoe demo (14:00-18:00). All ticket money goes to the American Alpine Club.

  • Social

    Boulderfest Grand Finale Watch Party

    Salt Lake Bouldering Project, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Watch the livestream of Bouldering Project's Boulderfest Grand Finale together at the gym, with pizza laid on. Bring your own drinks, snacks and a chair; members get an extra buddy pass.

  • Social

    Boulderfest Super Finals Watch Party

    Free

    Tempe Bouldering Project, Tempe, Arizona, United States

    Watch the livestream of Bouldering Project's Boulderfest Grand Finale from St. Paul, with Tempe's finalists, in the co-working space.

  • Social

    Boulderfest Grand Finale Watch Party

    Free

    Brooklyn Bouldering Project, Brooklyn, New York, United States

    A livestream of the pro super finals of Bouldering Project's Boulderfest Grand Finale in St. Paul, shown at the gym with free snacks and drinks.

  • Social

    Girl Beta

    Free for members, $15 for non-members (gear included)

    Sportrock Sterling, Sterling, Virginia, United States

    Meet-up for female-identifying climbers of all levels: bouldering or rope climbing together, then drinks at a local bar.

  • Social

    Members Till Midnight

    Central Rock Gym Warwick, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

    A late-night session for members, with the gym open until midnight and pizza from 9pm.

  • Charity event

    FilipinUp After Hours Climb Night Fundraiser

    Free for members and first-time Touchstone visitors; $10 suggested donation for non-members

    The Post Climbing, Pasadena, California, United States

    After-hours climbing night for Filipino American History Month, raising money for the FilipinUp climbers' collective, with DJs, Filipino food and vendors, flash tattoos and a tinikling lesson. All levels welcome; doors open at 18:30.

  • Film screening

    Reel Rock 20

    $20 members, $25 guests

    Tempe Bouldering Project, Tempe, Arizona, United States

    The Reel Rock 20 film tour screened in the co-working space straight after the Boulderfest watch party, with free drinks, popcorn and candy. Seating is provided, or bring your own chair.

  • Charity event

    FilipinUp After Hours Climb Night Fundraiser

    Pacific Pipe, Oakland, California, United States

    After-hours climbing night raising funds for FilipinUp, the climbing group that uplifts Filipino culture and community.

  • Festival

    South West Climbing Festival

    Expo free; competition from £12; quiz £3.50 a person

    Plymouth Active Climbing Centre, Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

    A day of climbing at the Life Centre: a competition in six categories with qualifiers and evening finals, a free expo, skills workshops (sign up on the day), guest talks and a climbing quiz to finish.

  • Social

    Chalk, Lies and Alibis Murder Mystery

    $30, members only

    Urban Climb Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    An after-hours, Cluedo-style murder mystery across both Newstead buildings: hunt for clues, question the other suspects and keep your own secrets. Members only, 12 players a night, with prizes for the best detective, best actor and biggest liar.

  • Social

    Sensory-Friendly Climbing (Ages 5-12)

    $30 per participant (gear included)

    Sportrock Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

    Climbing session for children aged 5 to 12 with developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families, with lowered lights and music and extra staff belayers. Booking needed.

  • Social

    Encuentro Femenino de Escalada

    ARS 25,000

    Rustik, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    A gathering for women aged 16 and over, with climbing, talks, collaborative workshops and climbing-focused yoga. Booking is required; places are limited to 25 and tickets are not sold at the door. Bring food to share at lunch.

  • Competition

    Crushville Finals

    $40

    Central Rock Gym Atlanta Bouldering, Doraville, Georgia, United States

    Final of CRG's Crushville bouldering competition across its eight Georgia and Florida gyms: a 60-problem redpoint in two sessions with categories from recreational to open, plus masters (45+), non-binary and a most-sends 'Maniac' category. Only climbers who logged 10 problems in the 5 to 18 October qualifiers can compete.

  • Social

    Breakfast Club

    Free for members; non-members pay casual entry

    Urban Climb Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    A monthly early-morning climbing session at Newstead with pancakes off the hotplate and a catch-up with other regulars before work or uni. Booking needed; 12 places.

  • Social

    Women and Non-Binary Climbing Morning

    $14 day pass, free for members

    Tomo Bouldering Club, Portland, Oregon, United States

    A monthly climbing morning for women, femme and non-male-identifying climbers, held on the last Sunday of the month.

  • Social

    Latine Climb Night with Escala DC

    $15 for non-members (gear included)

    Sportrock Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

    Climbing meet-up for Hispanic and Latine climbers with Escala DC, a non-profit building community in climbing. Friends and family are welcome, and no experience or Spanish is needed.