{"id":768,"date":"2025-05-06T05:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T05:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/blog\/?p=768"},"modified":"2025-05-06T05:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T05:43:09","slug":"your-ultimate-guide-to-may-first-week-hottest-card-store-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/blog\/your-ultimate-guide-to-may-first-week-hottest-card-store-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to May First Week Hottest Card Store Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>ol ul{margin-left: 0px;margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;}ol{margin-left:0px;padding-left: 17px;}ol li {margin-bottom:9px;}<\/style>\n<h3>Game On: Your Ultimate Guide to May First Week&#8217;s Hottest Card Store Events!<\/h3>\n<p>Are you ready to dive into a world of card game excitement? Mark your calendars for<strong> May First Week, 2025<\/strong>, because card stores across the U.S. are hosting some thrilling events! There\u2019s something for every gamer. Let\u2019s break down the can&#8217;t-miss events taking the gaming community by storm!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"244\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18892\/magic---commander-open-play\"><strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"36\">Magic &#8211; Commander Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"39\" \/><strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\" \/><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"98\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)<br data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\" \/><strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"138\">Details:<\/strong> Dive into open Commander games with fellow Magic players \u2014 casual, fun, and full of strategic excitement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"483\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"483\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18978\/altered-weekly-event\"><strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"275\">Altered Weekly Event<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\" \/><strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"294\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\" \/><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"336\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)<br data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\" \/><strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"376\">Details:<\/strong> Join the weekly Altered event for community play and engaging experiences centered around unique gameplay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"727\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"727\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18896\/age-of-sigmar---open-play\"><strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"519\">Age of Sigmar &#8211; Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"522\" \/><strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"538\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"562\" \/><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"581\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)<br data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\" \/><strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\">Details:<\/strong> Join fellow Age of Sigmar fans for a relaxed open play night filled with epic battles and tactical fun.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"995\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18917\/magic-the-gathering---standard-showdown\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"777\">Magic the Gathering &#8211; Standard Showdown<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\" \/><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"796\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" \/><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)<br data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"866\" \/><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"881\">Details:<\/strong> Battle it out in this Standard Showdown with competitive MTG players \u2014 sharpen your skills and compete for glory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1239\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18960\/-pokemon-tcg-weekly-open-play\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1034\">Pokemon TCG Weekly Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\" \/><strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1053\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\" \/><strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1095\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)<br data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\" \/><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1137\">Details:<\/strong> A weekly gathering for Pok\u00e9mon TCG players of all levels to trade, play, and enjoy the game together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1475\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1475\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/7685\/sports-card-pack-drawing\"><strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1274\">Sports Card Pack Drawing<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\" \/><strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1293\">Location:<\/strong> Anchorage, Alaska<br data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\" \/><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)<br data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\" \/><strong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1375\">Details:<\/strong> A fun opportunity to win packs and connect with other collectors in Alaska&#8217;s sports card community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1721\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1721\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18877\/star-wars-legion---league--open-play\"><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1523\">Star Wars Legion &#8211; League &amp; Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\" \/><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1542\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\" \/><strong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1585\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 8, 2025 (Thursday)<br data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\" \/><strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1626\">Details:<\/strong> Join this Star Wars Legion night for league matches or open play \u2014 great for all skill levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1988\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18900\/star-wars-shatterpoint---league--open-play\"><strong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1775\">Star Wars Shatterpoint &#8211; League &amp; Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\" \/><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1794\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\" \/><strong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1837\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 8, 2025 (Thursday)<br data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\" \/><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1878\">Details:<\/strong> Dive into dynamic skirmishes with Shatterpoint league and open play sessions \u2014 bring your squad and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2217\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2217\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18906\/star-wars-unlimited---open-play\"><strong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2030\">Star Wars Unlimited &#8211; Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\" \/><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2049\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\" \/><strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2092\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 8, 2025 (Thursday)<br data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\" \/><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2133\">Details:<\/strong> Explore the Star Wars Unlimited TCG in a casual open-play setting with fellow fans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2452\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2452\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18955\/dbscg-fw-store-tournament-event\"><strong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2259\">DBSCG FW Store Tournament Event<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2262\" \/><strong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2278\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2301\" \/><strong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2320\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\" \/><strong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2359\">Details:<\/strong> Compete in the Dragon Ball Super Card Game store tournament and test your deck\u2019s true power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2678\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18882\/warhammer-40k---league--open-play\"><strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2497\">Warhammer 40K &#8211; League &amp; Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2500\" \/><strong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2516\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\" \/><strong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2559\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\" \/><strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2598\">Details:<\/strong> Join the grimdark galaxy of Warhammer 40K with league matchups or casual games.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2933\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18914\/mtg---spring-flourishes-chaos-draft\"><strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2724\">MTG &#8211; Spring Flourishes Chaos Draft<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\" \/><strong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2743\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\" \/><strong data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2786\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2810\" \/><strong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2825\">Details:<\/strong> A refreshing Chaos Draft event with a mix of Magic sets \u2014 enjoy the randomness and show your draft prowess.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"346\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"346\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18983\/friday-yu-gi-oh-play-event-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"131\">Friday Yu-Gi-Oh! Play Event at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\" \/><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"150\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\" \/><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"190\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\" \/><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"229\">Details:<\/strong> Duelists unite for Friday night Yu-Gi-Oh! action at The People&#8217;s Card Shop \u2014 casual and competitive players welcome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"612\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"612\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18989\/friday-one-piece-card-game-play-event-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"420\">Friday One Piece Card Game Play Event at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\" \/><strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"439\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\" \/><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"479\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\" \/><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"518\">Details:<\/strong> Set sail with your favorite crews in the One Piece card game \u2014 community play for all levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"866\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"866\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18996\/friday-gundam-card-game-play-event-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"683\">Friday Gundam Card Game Play Event at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"686\" \/><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"702\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"723\" \/><strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"742\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 9, 2025 (Friday)<br data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\" \/><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"781\">Details:<\/strong> Experience mobile suit mayhem with the Gundam Card Game in this open Friday session.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/17720\/bat-city-card-show\"><strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"895\">Bat City Card Show<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\" \/><strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"914\">Location:<\/strong> Austin, Texas<br data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\" \/><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"950\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\" \/><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"992\">Details:<\/strong> Explore cards, collectibles, and community at this local showcase event in Austin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1302\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1302\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19063\/pokemon-card-swap\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1103\">Pokemon Card Swap<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\" \/><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\">Location:<\/strong> Spring Hill, Tennessee<br data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\" \/><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1167\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\" \/><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1209\">Details:<\/strong> Trade, collect, and connect with fellow Pok\u00e9mon TCG enthusiasts at this friendly swap event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1556\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18915\/tarkir-dragonstorm-store-championship\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1351\">Tarkir: Dragonstorm Store Championship<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\" \/><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1370\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\" \/><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1413\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\" \/><strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1455\">Details:<\/strong> Compete in the store championship with a Dragonstorm twist \u2014 a must-play for MTG fans in Broomfield.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1828\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19000\/saturday-double-header-yu-gi-oh-tournament-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1636\">Saturday Double Header Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/><strong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1655\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\" \/><strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1695\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\" \/><strong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1737\">Details:<\/strong> Two tournaments, one day \u2014 test your decks and skills at this high-energy Yu-Gi-Oh! event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18916\/gundam-tcg-demo-deck-learn-to-play\"><strong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1875\">Gundam TCG Demo Deck (Learn-to-Play)<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\" \/><strong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1894\">Location:<\/strong> Broomfield, Colorado<br data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\" \/><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1937\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1964\" \/><strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1979\">Details:<\/strong> Perfect for beginners! Learn to play the Gundam TCG with demo decks and guided play.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2341\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19004\/saturday-flesh--blood-play-event-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2134\">Saturday Flesh &amp; Blood Play Event at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\" \/><strong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2153\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\" \/><strong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2193\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\" \/><strong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2235\">Details:<\/strong> Join in for thrilling battles and strategic plays in Flesh &amp; Blood \u2014 casual and competitive play welcome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2555\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18961\/-pokemon-tcg-weekly-open-play\"><strong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2380\">Pokemon TCG Weekly Open Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2383\" \/><strong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2422\" \/><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2441\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\" \/><strong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2483\">Details:<\/strong> Play, trade, and enjoy the Pok\u00e9mon TCG in this welcoming weekly meetup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2820\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19009\/saturday-disney-lorcana-play-event-at-the-peoples-card-shop\"><strong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2626\">Saturday Disney Lorcana Play Event at The People&#8217;s Card Shop<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\" \/><strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2645\">Location:<\/strong> Las Vegas, Nevada<br data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\" \/><strong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2685\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2712\" \/><strong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2727\">Details:<\/strong> Enter the magical realm of Disney Lorcana in this casual weekend event for fans of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3036\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"3036\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18969\/star-wars-unlimited\"><strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2850\">Star Wars Unlimited<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2853\" \/><strong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2869\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2892\" \/><strong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2911\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\" \/><strong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2953\">Details:<\/strong> Join the galactic clash with Star Wars Unlimited in this action-packed play event.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"295\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"295\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/18974\/union-arena-weekly-event\"><strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">Union Arena Weekly Event<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\" \/><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"111\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana<br data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\" \/><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"153\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 10, 2025 (Saturday)<br data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\" \/><strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"195\">Details:<\/strong> Join the Union Arena community for a weekly showdown filled with excitement and strategic gameplay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"570\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19131\/magic-the-gathering-draft-at-oakwood-eau-claire-wi\"><strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"360\">Magic the Gathering: Draft at Oakwood (Eau Claire, WI)<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\" \/><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"379\">Location:<\/strong> Oakwood Mall, Wisconsin<br data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"406\" \/><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"425\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 11, 2025 (Sunday)<br data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"450\" \/><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"465\">Details:<\/strong> Dive into a fresh MTG draft experience at Oakwood Mall \u2014 bring your best game and enjoy competitive fun.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"815\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"815\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardstoresnearme.com\/event\/19097\/star-wars-unlimited-play\"><strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"605\">Star Wars Unlimited Play<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\" \/><strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"624\">Location:<\/strong> Spring Hill, Tennessee<br data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\" \/><strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"669\">Event Dates:<\/strong> May 11, 2025 (Sunday)<br data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\" \/><strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"709\">Details:<\/strong> Embrace the Force in this open Star Wars Unlimited play session \u2014 casual and experienced players welcome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game On: Your Ultimate Guide to May First Week&#8217;s Hottest Card Store Events! Are you ready to dive into a world of card game excitement? Mark your calendars for May First Week, 2025, because card stores across the U.S. are hosting some thrilling events! There\u2019s something for every gamer. 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