Upcoming New Player Event Events Near Washington DC

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.

Washington DC currently has 15 upcoming New Player Event events listed.

Magic events within 100 miles of Washington, DC, 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 2026-09-14 16:40 UTC.

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Wed, Sep 16

Wed, Sep 16 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free

Sat, Sep 19

Sat, Sep 19 12:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Critical Hit Games - Abingdon (Abingdon, MD) New Player Event · Free
Sat, Sep 19 1:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Labyrinth Games and Puzzles (Washington, DC) New Player Event · $35

Sun, Sep 20

Sun, Sep 20 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at 1st Capital Gaming - Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD) New Player Event · Free

Mon, Sep 21

Mon, Sep 21 6:10 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Cafe (Lancaster, PA) New Player Event · $5

Wed, Sep 23

Wed, Sep 23 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free

Sun, Sep 27

Sun, Sep 27 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at 1st Capital Gaming - Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD) New Player Event · Free

Wed, Sep 30

Wed, Sep 30 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free
Wed, Sep 30 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Back 2 the Past (Joppa, MD) New Player Event · Free

Sat, Oct 03

Sat, Oct 03 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Born 2 Game (Woodbridge, VA) New Player Event · Free

Sun, Oct 04

Sun, Oct 04 1:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Rivals Trading Cards, Bricks & Games (Chambersburg, PA) New Player Event · Free
Sun, Oct 04 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at 1st Capital Gaming - Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD) New Player Event · Free

Mon, Oct 05

Mon, Oct 05 6:10 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Cafe (Lancaster, PA) New Player Event · $5

Tue, Oct 06

Tue, Oct 06 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at The Game Store (Warrenton, VA) New Player Event · Free

Wed, Oct 07

Wed, Oct 07 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free