All 50 states · East Coast roots, nationwide reach
One directory for planning—coverage in all 50 states plus more regions we list: conventions and parties by state, the monthly calendar, education articles, vendors, and play-space listings. Pick a doorway below—every card opens a full hub.
Weekends, conferences, and hotel takeovers—sorted by date with indoor/outdoor filters.
Clubs, rentals, and education-first venues—always confirm rules and vetting with the space.
Safety frameworks, negotiation, and community norms in plain language.
Makers and shops you might meet at cons—filter by craft and specialty.
On the calendar
A slice of what's next—swipe on your phone, then use the full calendar or state pages to go deeper.
Atlanta's Frolicon draws 2,500+ attendees each May for a weekend where geek culture meets kink. ECKE recommends it for Georgia enthusiasts who want gaming, burlesque, costuming, and LGBTQIA programming—plus parties and workshops—all under one downtown roof.
Fire Island Leather Weekend 2026 is a premier NYC-area leather weekend hosted by Excelsior MC on Fire Island, supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofits with parties, socials, and community events.
GWNN (Group With No Name) hosts BASH in Austin—2026 theme “BASH & Beyond: A BDSM Space Odyssey.” Holiday Inn Midtown Austin room block, Cognito registration, and full class grid on Sched.
Fetish Factory’s Memorial Day weekend hotel takeover in Fort Lauderdale: four days, seven parties, shuttle between Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors venues, international DJs and performers, and a strong fetish dress culture. Headquarters: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek.
Ropecraft Chicago 2026 is a Memorial Day weekend rope-focused kink convention with classes across shibari, western bondage, power exchange, and play, plus nightly parties and community-focused spaces.
IML is leather culture’s flagship Memorial Day weekend in Chicago—International Mr. Leather & International Mr. Bootblack contests, multi-day packages, Leather Market, and major parties (APEX, Victory Party, Black & Blue Ball) plus socials and add-ons.
Camp Crucible is the ultimate outdoor 24/7 fantasy vacation for those interested or involved in BDSM, sexuality, sensuality, human pony play, age play, education, exploration, relaxation, and socializing with old friends while meeting new ones.
Kink Odyssey - Spring is a five-day BDSM exploration retreat at Easton Mountain in Greenwich, NY with experiential workshops, facilitated play parties, and community connection for both newcomers and veterans.
Atlanta's Frolicon draws 2,500+ attendees each May for a weekend where geek culture meets kink. ECKE recommends it for Georgia enthusiasts who want gaming, burlesque, costuming, and LGBTQIA programming—plus parties and workshops—all under one downtown roof.
Fire Island Leather Weekend 2026 is a premier NYC-area leather weekend hosted by Excelsior MC on Fire Island, supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofits with parties, socials, and community events.
GWNN (Group With No Name) hosts BASH in Austin—2026 theme “BASH & Beyond: A BDSM Space Odyssey.” Holiday Inn Midtown Austin room block, Cognito registration, and full class grid on Sched.
Fetish Factory’s Memorial Day weekend hotel takeover in Fort Lauderdale: four days, seven parties, shuttle between Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors venues, international DJs and performers, and a strong fetish dress culture. Headquarters: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek.
Ropecraft Chicago 2026 is a Memorial Day weekend rope-focused kink convention with classes across shibari, western bondage, power exchange, and play, plus nightly parties and community-focused spaces.
IML is leather culture’s flagship Memorial Day weekend in Chicago—International Mr. Leather & International Mr. Bootblack contests, multi-day packages, Leather Market, and major parties (APEX, Victory Party, Black & Blue Ball) plus socials and add-ons.
Camp Crucible is the ultimate outdoor 24/7 fantasy vacation for those interested or involved in BDSM, sexuality, sensuality, human pony play, age play, education, exploration, relaxation, and socializing with old friends while meeting new ones.
Kink Odyssey - Spring is a five-day BDSM exploration retreat at Easton Mountain in Greenwich, NY with experiential workshops, facilitated play parties, and community connection for both newcomers and veterans.
Venues
Sample listings from the directory—not endorsements. Confirm membership, hours, and house rules on each venue's site before you go. Browse by region on state hubs.
West Hollywood educational and community space for kink-positive classes, socials, and curated parties—910weho.com lists rules, parking, and event registration.
Anchorage-area BDSM and kink community with a private club space—membership paths, vetting, and recurring social and play programming described on the official site.
Arcadia Collective operates The Mothership—a Detroit-area LGBTQ+ community hub with a stocked BDSM dungeon, rope education (Michigan Happy Knots), Deviations Detroit play parties, drag and charity events, and sober house rules.
Phoenix’s long-running APEX home—orientations, dungeon parties, intensives, and vendor-style community events on arizonapowerexchange.org. Confirm membership tiers and door rules on the join page before your first visit.
Welcome to The Ascend Hudson Valley Community - A nurturing space for consenting adults in the kink and alternative lifestyle community. We foster a risk-aware, consensual kink (RACK) community in the Hudson Valley.
Western Massachusetts kink-positive retail and event home—rope parties, classes, and community nights at 358 Dwight St. Public registration and calendars live on boink-ed.com.
West Hollywood educational and community space for kink-positive classes, socials, and curated parties—910weho.com lists rules, parking, and event registration.
Anchorage-area BDSM and kink community with a private club space—membership paths, vetting, and recurring social and play programming described on the official site.
Arcadia Collective operates The Mothership—a Detroit-area LGBTQ+ community hub with a stocked BDSM dungeon, rope education (Michigan Happy Knots), Deviations Detroit play parties, drag and charity events, and sober house rules.
Phoenix’s long-running APEX home—orientations, dungeon parties, intensives, and vendor-style community events on arizonapowerexchange.org. Confirm membership tiers and door rules on the join page before your first visit.
Welcome to The Ascend Hudson Valley Community - A nurturing space for consenting adults in the kink and alternative lifestyle community. We foster a risk-aware, consensual kink (RACK) community in the Hudson Valley.
Western Massachusetts kink-positive retail and event home—rope parties, classes, and community nights at 358 Dwight St. Public registration and calendars live on boink-ed.com.
Makers & shops
Supporters stay pinned; everyone else rotates so the homepage stays fresh. Tap a tag to open the marketplace with that filter applied.
Online • Etsy
We’re Flogging Farmers—making handcrafted birch wood floggers and impact implements with an eye for balance, finish, and durability. We love building pieces that feel great in hand and hold up to real play. Custom options are available, and we’re happy to work with you on style, color, and handle preferences.
Online
2V1 Dark Works is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. They use Facebook as a primary public storefront and update channel. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online
Addison's Jewelry and Design (public tagline “Chained Rapture”) is preparing a new website and portfolio. Follow updates on their site and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/addisonsjewelry — https://addisonsjewelry.com/. Logo sourced from the public Facebook profile image.
Online
Agreeable Agony is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Chicago, IL • USA
Angel Eyes Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio that also travels, with services spanning weddings, couples, portraits, headshots, and boudoir. This listing is sourced from their public website.
Online
Anubis Gear is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online • Etsy
We’re Flogging Farmers—making handcrafted birch wood floggers and impact implements with an eye for balance, finish, and durability. We love building pieces that feel great in hand and hold up to real play. Custom options are available, and we’re happy to work with you on style, color, and handle preferences.
Online
2V1 Dark Works is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. They use Facebook as a primary public storefront and update channel. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online
Addison's Jewelry and Design (public tagline “Chained Rapture”) is preparing a new website and portfolio. Follow updates on their site and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/addisonsjewelry — https://addisonsjewelry.com/. Logo sourced from the public Facebook profile image.
Online
Agreeable Agony is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Chicago, IL • USA
Angel Eyes Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio that also travels, with services spanning weddings, couples, portraits, headshots, and boudoir. This listing is sourced from their public website.
Online
Anubis Gear is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
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