Charlotte, NC
See upcoming Charlotte-area activities from Gaming Your Local Game Store, with dates, locations, prices, and links to confirm details with the organizer.
Listings last updated Nov 5, 2026
No experience needed! All ages welcome! The first Tuesday every month is now an opportunity to learn how to play Magic the Gathering. Our teacher will be there with decks to play, ready to teach. Young and old alike are welcome to come and learn. Any minors need to attend with an adult! Start: 5PM End: 9PM
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All experience levels welcome. While no instructor is designated for this event, we have a great great community of Commander players in every Tuesday night. If you are interested in playing a game or two, please stop by! It is free to play, and our group is very inviting. Our store is the perfect place to get in your casual games and meet other players. People start gathering around 5PM, but come when you can. You don't have to be here the whole time, and you don't have to be here right at 5PM. It's just fun community play. Magic: The Gathering card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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All experience levels welcome. On Wednesday nights we host D&D Games. Some are Adventurer's League, some are homebrews - all are open to new players. This is a great time for new players to try it out. If you know you love D&D already, then this is a great way to get in some games when you can't commit to a weekly game. To secure a spot, please sign up. You can find sign ups for each event on our links form: . They are sorted by day. Start: 6PM (or one game that begins at 6:45PM) Cost: $8 Registration: Again, please see our links form to find specific events you can attend. If you are interested in becoming a staff Dungeon Master, please contact us at dnd@yourlocalgamestore.com
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Yep, we have youth games at YLGS! The games are only for those that are 12 - 15 years of age. Space is limited so be sure to register to secure a spot. Walk-ins will be admitted only if there is space due to a no-show. Games are limited to 6 players. Additional Information and Registration: Day: Wednesdays Time: 6 - 9PM Entry: $8 There is also a game on Thursdays from 7 - 9:30PM:
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Every first Thursday is Learn to Paint Day ! From 1-7pm there will be painters in working on minis, sharing ideas, and having a good time together. The store will have some paints and brushes available for those that are new and trying things out, even a free mini if you don't have one yet. We invite you to join us. Miniature painting workshop. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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Come in for some comradery and fun painting miniatures today! Stay for as long as you'd like. You don't have to stay the whole time, but you can if you want to. Newer to painting? The First Thursday of each month we have someone here who will help you out! We will provide paints, brushes, and even a free mini if you don't have one. _______________________________________________ Quarter Odds Challenge We’ve hit the quarter century so join us in 2025 for a year long painting challenge. All experience levels are welcome! Every two months will be a random duo of themes with a prize drawing for submissions. Roll the dice to see which two you get. Boast about your process as you give and receive painting feedback. What are the odds? Quarter Odds Rules Quarter Odds Challenge Page/Table
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Interested in playing board games? Want to find a group to play with? You're in luck! We have a good sized group of gamers that come in and play all kinds of board games. Feel free to show up when you'd like (some show up as early as 3pm sometimes) and stay as long as you can. Bring your own games or use our Games Library, all completely free. Just come in and enjoy!
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Looking to get into Digimon? We have a great community that meets on Thursday nights to play. People start gathering around 6PM, but come when you can. It's fun community play. Events are set up in Bandai TCG+. Please register as it helps us to continue to receive promotional materials for the community. To receive a participation promo, you will need to register for events. Digimon card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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Join us for our weekly Heroclix events on Thursday nights! If you're a seasoned veteran of the game, we're happy to provide great competition. If you're new to the game, we'd love to show you how to play and set you up with some game pieces to get you started. Builds/scenarios will be posted on the WIN for the following week; for more information, reach out to jonnymono@outlook.com Start: 6:30PM If you have an account already, you can login and check out the upcoming events at Your Local Game Store - WIN
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These games are only for those that are 12 - 15 years of age. Space is limited. Additional Information and Registration: Day: Thursdays Time: 7 - 9:30PM Entry: $8
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All experience levels and ages welcome! This is a night for casual games and promos. Much fun to be had with a great group of people! Registration: Ravensburger Play Hub on Carde.io (This helps our numbers and prize support. So thank you for registering either beforehand or at the store!) Disney Lorcana card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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Come join us for a casual Twin Suns night! Don't have a deck? No problem, we can let you borrow one. Don't know how to play? We can teach you! Star Wars Unlimited card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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