Upcoming New Player Event Events Near Chicago

Learn-to-play sessions and beginner-friendly events. Stores usually provide decks and a teacher, so you can try Magic with zero cards and zero experience.

Chicago currently has 8 upcoming New Player Event events listed.

Magic events within 100 miles of Chicago, IL, USA over the next 60 days, straight from the official Wizards Store & Event Locator. All times are store-local.

Pulled from the official Wizards Store & Event Locator. Last updated 2026-08-01 11:58 UTC.

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Sun, Aug 02

• Sun, Aug 02 1:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Chicagoland Games (Chicago, IL) New Player Event · $15
• Sun, Aug 02 1:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Heroines and Heroes (Evanston, IL) New Player Event · Free

Tue, Aug 04

• Tue, Aug 04 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Gamers World - Old Orchard (Skokie, IL) New Player Event · Free
• Tue, Aug 04 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Gamers World - Gurnee Mills (Gurnee, IL) New Player Event · $5

Wed, Aug 05

• Wed, Aug 05 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Evanston Games and Cafe (Evanston, IL) New Player Event · Free

Thu, Aug 06

• Thu, Aug 06 5:00 PM Learn to Play Commader at Schmoley's Games and More (Crown Point, IN) New Player Event · Free
• Thu, Aug 06 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Evanston Games and Cafe (Evanston, IL) New Player Event · Free

Sat, Aug 08

• Sat, Aug 08 1:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Kruger Comics (South Haven, MI) New Player Event · $5