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 17 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 2026-10-05 19:35 UTC.

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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
Wed, Oct 07 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Back 2 the Past (Joppa, MD) New Player Event · Free

Sun, Oct 11

Sun, Oct 11 2:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Game Kastle - College Park (College Park, MD) New Player Event · Free
Sun, Oct 11 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Game Kastle - College Park (College Park, MD) New Player Event · $35
Sun, Oct 11 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at 1st Capital Gaming - Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD) New Player Event · Free

Wed, Oct 14

Wed, Oct 14 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free

Thu, Oct 15

Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Card and Collectible Guys (York, PA) New Player Event · Free

Sat, Oct 17

Sat, Oct 17 4:00 PM Magic Academy: Deck Building at Bazooka Games (Westminster, MD) New Player Event · $35

Sun, Oct 18

Sun, Oct 18 2:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Rivals Trading Cards, Bricks & Games (Chambersburg, PA) New Player Event · Free
Sun, Oct 18 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at 1st Capital Gaming - Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD) New Player Event · Free

Mon, Oct 19

Mon, Oct 19 6:10 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Cafe (Lancaster, PA) New Player Event · $5

Tue, Oct 20

Tue, Oct 20 3:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Your Hobby Place - Martinsburg (Martinsburg, WV) New Player Event · Free

Wed, Oct 21

Wed, Oct 21 5:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Nerdtopia Hanover (Hanover, PA) New Player Event · Free

Thu, Oct 22

Thu, Oct 22 6:00 PM Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Card and Collectible Guys (York, PA) New Player Event · Free

Fri, Oct 23

Fri, Oct 23 5:00 PM Friday Night Magic Mana and Merlot at Swords and Spoons (California, MD) New Player Event · $15