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 Summer Hacks 2025

June 16, 2025

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Summer Hacks is a student-led STEM innovation event bringing together high school students from the Naperville–Aurora area for a high-energy, hands-on hackathon. Participants will combine …

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Beginner · Education · Low/No-Code · Aurora, Colorado, United States
IN-PERSON East Bay Hacker's First Hackathon

June 6, 2025

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About the ChallengeWe want to make coding exciting and accessible for everyone. Build something you're proud of, whether it's a helpful tool, a creative app, …

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Beginner · San Francisco, California, United States
IN-PERSON VelociCode

June 1, 2025 - June 28, 2025

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Welcome to VelociCode—the prehistoric programming showdown where only the most adaptable coders survive. Whether you're a solo dev or part of a full-stack dino squad, …

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Beginner · Games · San Antonio, Texas, United States
IN-PERSON MontyHacks VIII

May 31, 2025

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MontyHacks VIII, the 8th coming of MHS's annual hackathon hosted by Montgomery High School’s Computer Science club, will run on May 31, 2025! MontyHacks is …

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Beginner · Social · 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 Electrical Grid

May 27, 2025

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When it comes to electrification, few topics receive more attention than electrical transmission infrastructure. ​Join us for a one-day, multi-disciplinary event where your unique skills …

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 Hack to the Future

May 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025

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About the challenge A hackathon is a competition in which students work independently or in teams to create innovative games, apps, websites, and more in …

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON SF Steel City Codes 2025 Spring Hackathon

May 17, 2025

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Use what you've learned in class to code a project to "Build a Better World." Create a project that helps improve your family, school, community, …

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Beginner · Social · Sunnyvale, California, United States
IN-PERSON TritonHacks 2025

May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025

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About the challenge TritonHacks is a fully student-run event at UCSD hosted by CS foreach that aims to provide access to CS education to disadvantaged …

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