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 Fall In Vets Hackathon with AI guest speaker from Harvard CS50 guest lecturer

June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023

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About the challenge: Build tools to help veterans with Mental Health and wellness. Get started: https://fallin.today/

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Beginner · Health · Low/No-Code · Chicago, Illinois, United States
IN-PERSON HackPNW Summer

June 3, 2023 - June 4, 2023

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About the challenge HackPNW is a two day highschool hackathon in Seattle, Washington. We encourage highschool students from around the Pacific Northwest to come and …

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Beginner · Design · Social · Seattle, Washington, United States
IN-PERSON Hydra Hacks III

May 28, 2023

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Welcome to Hydra Hacks! Hydra Hacks is a hackathon for marginalized genders on May 28. We aim to cultivate diversity in tech among young beginners …

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Beginner · Social · Palo Alto, California, United States
IN-PERSON Westview Hacks

May 27, 2023

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About the challenge Program ANYTHING Get started Learn Python, HTML/CSS/JS, any programming language Our mentors will help you along the way, no matter your skill …

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Beginner · Databases · Web · San Diego, California, United States
IN-PERSON Ardsley Hacks 2023

May 21, 2023

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About the Challenge: Ardsley Hacks is Westchester's premier student-run hackathon. Like previous years, high schoolers, of any experience level, can participate. Students can form teams …

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Beginner · United States
IN-PERSON TritonHacks 2023

May 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023

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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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Beginner · Education · United States
IN-PERSON AcademiesHacks 2023

May 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023

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**CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION INFORMATION** The Academies of Loudoun is excited to host its 5th annual hackathon! This hackathon will be entirely in-person and …

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Beginner · Education · Leesburg, Florida, United States
IN-PERSON SLO Hacks 2023

May 13, 2023 - May 14, 2023

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SLO Hacks 2023 is dedicated towards building an inclusive hacker community and environment that empowers students with the necessary tools to dream, code, and build …

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Beginner · Fintech · Security · San Luis Obispo, California, United States
IN-PERSON Hack OC

May 6, 2023

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Hack OC is the first in-person high school hackathon after the pandemic in Orange County, California. We're inviting all high schoolers to participate in 12 …

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Beginner · Web · Costa Mesa, California, United States
IN-PERSON LaGuardia CC Hackathon 2023

May 5, 2023 - May 7, 2023

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About the challenge Welcome to our campus hackathon! This is an exciting opportunity for beginners to learn how to code and build innovative projects. Our …

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