Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
The Fox Valley Sportscard & Collectibles Convention brings a free day of sports cards, mixed collectibles, buying, selling, and trading to Naperville.
Chicago Card Shows - October 2026
Monthly roundup of all published card shows.
Oct 3, 2026
TCG Tradezone brings 140+ vendor tables, Pokémon, major TCGs, sports cards, free admission, trading, and organizer-advertised free parking to Chicago.
Oct 3, 2026
The CS Legacy Card Show brings 150+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, and collectibles to The MAC in Crystal Lake with free entry and on-site food.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Top Shelf Card Show brings 100+ tables of sports cards, TCGs, and related collectibles to Robinson Hall during the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles.
Oct 3, 2026
Collector's Vault Night Market brings a free afternoon and evening card show to Schaumburg, with vendor browsing and a social-follow raffle offer.
Oct 4, 2026
The Schaumburg Card Show brings 100+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCG cards, wax, autographs, memorabilia, and supplies to a free Sunday show near Woodfield Mall.
Oct 4, 2026
Card Fest 2 brings 100+ vendor tables, sports cards, Pokémon, mixed TCGs, prize drawings, food, and family activities to Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Oct 9, 2026
Gangnam Market x Quag Pro Cards Trade Night 11 is a free Chicago trading event featuring Pokémon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Gundam, community deals, and a raffle.
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Chicago Collect-A-Con brings 900+ vendor tables, major TCG categories, sports cards, pop-culture collectibles, celebrity guests, and live entertainment to Rosemont for a two-day convention weekend.
Oct 10, 2026
Card Kingdom - Youth Showdown is a free youth-focused card show in Vernon Hills featuring sports cards, Pokémon, anime cards, trading, and participant tables.
Oct 11, 2026
Chasers Card & Collectible Exchange Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, and mixed collectibles to Naperville on October 11, with $1 general admission, free entry for kids 12 and under, and an optional $19 VIP laser tag and arcade package.
Oct 11, 2026
Vernon Hills Card Expo brings sports cards, Pokémon, other TCGs, and collectibles to Hawthorn Mall on October 11. BGE Cards advertises separate collecting areas and free admission.
Oct 11, 2026
The Chicago Card Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, autographs, and memorabilia to Bridgeview Community Center. Midwest Sports Buffet’s October show advertises $1 admission, free parking, food on site, and packs for kids.
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Chicago Non-Sport Card Show returns to Carol Stream for a free two-day fall event, with Friday afternoon and evening hours followed by a longer Saturday session.
Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Break Time Card Show brings 250+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, and other TCGs to Glendale Heights, with prizes, concessions, and free parking.
Oct 17, 2026
The Hinsdale, IL Pokémon & TCG Card Show brings collectors together for card shopping, trading, raffles, trivia, hourly giveaways, and live streaming at The Community House.
Oct 17, 2026
Dukes Drive-In hosts its first trading card show in Mokena with free admission, Pokémon and sports cards, pack raffles every 20 minutes, and three ETB grand prizes.
Oct 17, 2026
Celebrate Kansara Kollection's first anniversary in Carol Stream with a free, all-ages Pokémon community gathering, advertised guest appearances, and an open café.
Oct 18, 2026
SJ Events brings a 100+ table card show to Crystal Lake with Pokémon, sports cards, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, mixed collectibles, raffles and family-friendly admission.
Oct 24, 2026
Hidden Treasures brings sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, and mixed collectibles to Carol Stream for a free fall card show with a prize for the first 50 kids.
Oct 25, 2026
Kappa Collectibles Pokémon & TCG Show brings a free, boutique trading card event to Crystal Lake with five featured TCG categories, free parking, food, and drinks.
Oct 25, 2026
The NSYMCA Card Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, MTG, Riftbound, Lorcana, Dragon Ball, and mixed collectibles to Northbrook. NSYMCA members enter free, and non-members pay $5.
Oct 31, 2026
Hidden Gems Card Expo brings Pokémon, sports cards, TCGs, affordable admission, and Halloween activities to Westchester for a community-focused card show.