Show up.
Throw some wood.
Make new friends.
A casual queer outdoor tournament near
Hollywood Beach on May 3
Next Event
Block Party: Lakefront Classic
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Noon - 4:00 PM · Chicago
Near Hollywood Beach
Sign up solo or request a buddy to be on the same team as a friend
Cost: Free
Rain date: May 16
What is Kubb?
Kubb (pronounced "koob") is a Swedish lawn game where you throw wooden batons to knock over blocks. Think bowling meets bocce ball, but in a park. Games take 15–20 minutes and it's incredibly easy to learn. Teams play through a double-elimination bracket, and eliminated teams keep playing casual pickup games all day.
You don't need to know how to play.
We'll teach you.
How It Works
Sign up online
Register individually. You can also request a buddy if you want to be on the same team as a friend.
Show up
Scan a QR code at the event. Get randomly assigned to a team.
Play kubb
Play through a double-elimination bracket, all tracked on your phone. Eliminated? Keep playing pickup games.
Make friends
Meet new people, win prizes, and hang out all day on the lakefront.
More than a tournament
Block Party exists to get the queer community outside, mixing people up in a low-pressure, high-fun environment. We randomly assign teams because the whole point is meeting people you wouldn't otherwise. The competition isn't the goal, so keep it casual and come meet new people.
No experience needed.
No tryouts.
No pressure.