Hackathons for Beginners 2025

Beginner hackathons are the ideal launchpad for aspiring developers, students, and technology enthusiasts who are new to programming. These events provide a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can learn through hands-on experience, collaborate with others, and create their first project. Whether exploring web development, Python, data science, or design, beginner hackathons help participants gain practical experience, mentorship, and real-world confidence. No prior coding skills are necessary—just curiosity and a desire to learn.
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IN-PERSON Hoya Hacks 2026

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

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Hackers, get ready to kick off the 2026 Hack Season in style! Hoya Hacks 2026 is thrilled to host you in-person at Georgetown University. Join …

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Beginner · Washington, Utah, United States
IN-PERSON hackMHS X

May 30, 2025 - May 31, 2025

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Overview of hackMHS X

Welcome to hackMHS X! We are beyond excited to have you at the tenth annual hackMHS, a hackathon where we aim …

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Beginner · Education · Social · Millburn, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON Milpitas Hacks 2.0

May 24, 2025

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Are you a high-schooler or middle schooler interested in computer science? Do you want to build meaningful projects and win prizes for them? Welcome to …

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Beginner · Machine Learning · Web · Milpitas, California, United States
IN-PERSON Blue Wave Hackathon

April 27, 2025

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About the challenge

Blue Wave Hackathon 2025 is the first in person, public hackathon hosted in Fairfield County in the past decade! Led by the …

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Beginner · Darien, Connecticut, United States
IN-PERSON RidgeHacks 2025

April 26, 2025

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About the challenge

Ridgehacks 2025 is Ridge High School's premier annual hackathon led by the Ridge Computer Science Club. Following a single day, 12-hour hacking …

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Beginner · Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
IN-PERSON UWB Hacks: Save The World!

April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025

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About the challenge

"Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary" – Gerard Way

Students assemble! Unleash your inner hero, unite with others and rise …

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Beginner · Low/No-Code · Social · Bothell, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON LA Hacks 2025

April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025

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LA Hacks is the largest collegiate hackathon in Southern California, and this year, we're celebrating being bigger and better than ever.

LA Hacks is excited …

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Beginner · Los Angeles, California, United States
IN-PERSON CYHacks '25

April 12, 2025

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Participants in grades 6 through college may spend the day working on their competition entry and/or attend one or more seminars or work on their …

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Beginner · Education · York, Pennsylvania, United States
IN-PERSON Hack Cupertino 2025

April 12, 2025 - April 13, 2025

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The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a 13-hour overnight hackathon designed to solve a (secret) problem …

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Beginner · Design · Social · Cupertino, California, United States
IN-PERSON SharkHack 2025

April 5, 2025 - April 6, 2025

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Let's Get Started

 

SharkHack is Simmons University’s annual hackathon dedicated to empowering students—especially women and underrepresented communities—to collaborate, innovate, and build impactful projects. Whether you’re …

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Beginner · Design · Social · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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