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Puzzle events calendar (2026)

Upcoming jigsaw puzzle competitions, puzzle nights and online contests across the US, month by month. Tap an event for details and registration.

  • 13 dated events
  • Updated Oct 21, 2026
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  1. Spooktacular Speed Puzzle Showdown

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:30 AM–5 PM CDT · North Richland Hills, TX

  2. Puzzle Contest Fundraiser

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 9 AM–5 PM EDT · Jackson, NH

  3. 2026 Wisconsin State Jigsaw Puzzle Championship

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 9 AM–6 PM CDT · Rothschild, WI

  4. NoVA Puzzlers October Pairs Competition

    Sat, Oct 24–25, 2026 · Starts 11:30 AM EDT · Vienna, VA

  5. Puzzled & Possessed Puzzle Race

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 3 PM–5 PM CDT · Baraboo, WI

  6. NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM EDT · Raleigh, NC

November 2026

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  1. Puzzle Night

    Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9 PM EST · Belmar, NJ

  2. Game Con Junction

    Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM EST · Louisville, KY

  3. NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing

    Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM EST · Raleigh, NC

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  1. Speed Puzzle Competition

    Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6 PM–8 PM EST · Bethel, PA

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  1. NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing

    Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM EST · Raleigh, NC

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  1. Winterfest Snow Time to Waste Puzzle Race

    Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · 3 PM–5 PM CST · Baraboo, WI

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192027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention
202027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention
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  1. 2027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention

    Fri, Mar 19–21, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

Plus 12 recurring puzzle nights and online series without fixed dates. See them in the list view.

Guide

Getting ready for a contest? See where to buy this month's contest puzzles (the ones organizers have named) and 500-piece practice picks.

Event listings via USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association (usajigsaw.org) and organizers; check the organizer page before you go.

Know an event? Email [email protected].