Excitement is building as we approach the 25th anniversary of geocaching in 2025. One of the ways the geocaching community is celebrating the big milestone is by hosting Block Parties around the world.

Currently, there are more than 40 confirmed Block Parties scheduled in 17 countries! Check out the list of published Block Parties in 2025.

We know that many more communities are in the planning stages for Block Parties. In order for an event to qualify for the the Block Party icon, the event must:

• Take place between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
• Qualify as a Mega-Event or Giga-Event.
• Have at least 300 Will Attends.
• Be at least 6 hours long.
• Highlight celebrating 25 years of geocaching.
• Submit an application for Block Party status.

The Event host will choose whether to apply for the Mega-Event icon or apply for the Block Party icon. Visit the Help Center for details about Block Party guidelines and the application process.

Only 5,064 geocachers received the Block Party icon when HQ hosted the original Block Parties in Seattle from 2011 to 2015. It’s so exciting to know the number will grow thanks to community-hosted Block Parties in 2025!

Are you planning to attend a Block Party next year? Tell us about it in the comments below!