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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.

  • 22 dated events
  • Updated Nov 2, 2026
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As of Nov 2, 2026, this calendar shows 22 dated US jigsaw puzzle events from November 2026 to March 2027: competitions, puzzle nights and online contests, color-coded by type. The next one is Puzzle Night on Thu, Nov 5, 2026. We also track 16 recurring puzzle nights. Tap any event for its organizer's registration page.

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November 2026

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5Puzzle Night
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8Game Con JunctionRavensburger Puzzle Race at Snakes & Lattes ChicagoPuzzles and Pinot- Wooden Puzzle Edition
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11Puzzle Pickle Speed Puzzling at Fass Brewing
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13Annual Puzzle Competition: The Great American Roadtrip
14Puzzle & Pause Speed Puzzling Competition
15Puzzle Showdown at Bonus Round Game Cafe
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22Blue Highway Games Puzzle Exchange
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24NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing
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28Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: Richland HillsSuper Saturday Mini Tourney #7: SpringSuper Saturday Mini Tourney #7: The WoodlandsSuper Saturday Mini Tourney #7: San AntonioSuper Saturday Mini Tourney #7: LubbockTXJPA Puzzle Chicken Fundraiser
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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. Ravensburger Puzzle Race at Snakes & Lattes Chicago

    Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12 PM–2 PM CST · Chicago, IL

  4. Puzzles and Pinot- Wooden Puzzle Edition

    Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12 PM–4 PM PST · Albany, CA

  5. Puzzle Pickle Speed Puzzling at Fass Brewing

    Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 7 PM–9 PM CST · Conroe, TX

  6. Annual Puzzle Competition: The Great American Roadtrip

    Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6 PM–8:30 PM PST · DuPont, WA

  7. Puzzle & Pause Speed Puzzling Competition

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10 AM–3 PM MST · Provo, UT

  8. Puzzle Showdown at Bonus Round Game Cafe

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 5 PM–8 PM CST · Chicago, IL

  9. Blue Highway Games Puzzle Exchange

    Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 11 AM–3 PM PST · Seattle, WA

  10. NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing

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

  11. Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: Richland Hills

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9 AM–1:30 PM CST · Richland Hills, TX

  12. Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: Spring

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9 AM–3 PM CST · Spring, TX

  13. Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: The Woodlands

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9 AM–2:30 PM CST · The Woodlands, TX

  14. Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: San Antonio

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10:30 AM–3 PM CST · San Antonio, TX

  15. Super Saturday Mini Tourney #7: Lubbock

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 1 PM–5:30 PM CST · Lubbock, TX

  16. TXJPA Puzzle Chicken Fundraiser

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 2:30 PM–4 PM CST · The Woodlands, TX

December 2026

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1Holiday Hustle Jigsaw Puzzle League
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4Speed Puzzle Competition
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13Blue Highway Games Puzzle Exchange
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  1. Holiday Hustle Jigsaw Puzzle League

    Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6 PM–8 PM CST · Madison, WI

  2. Speed Puzzle Competition

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

  3. Blue Highway Games Puzzle Exchange

    Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 11 AM–3 PM PST · Seattle, WA

January 2027

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26NCJPA Speed Puzzling Night at Raleigh Brewing
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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

February 2027

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7Winterfest Snow Time to Waste Puzzle Race
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  1. Winterfest Snow Time to Waste Puzzle Race

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

March 2027

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192027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention
202027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention
212027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention
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  1. 2027 USA Jigsaw National Championship & Convention

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

Plus 16 recurring puzzle nights and online series without fixed dates. See them in the list view.

Guide

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

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