Monthly roundup of all published card shows.
Apr 3, 2026
The Dawg House Card Show is a Friday night 150+ table event in Batavia, Illinois featuring sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, memorabilia, and collectibles. Hosted at Batavia High School, it also stands out for being organized by students through an entrepreneurship class.
Apr 4, 2026
The Break Time Card Show heads to a new Naperville venue this April with 250+ tables, sports cards, Pokémon, other TCGs, prizes, concessions, and VIP early entry. It looks like one of the larger Chicagoland-area hobby stops of the weekend.
Apr 5, 2026
Taproom Tradenight brings local Chicago TCG collectors together for an afternoon of trading, vendor tables, and hourly giveaways at Marz Community Brewing. It looks like a relaxed, community-focused stop for Pokémon, One Piece, and Magic fans.
Apr 11, 2026
Collector's Vault Trade Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, anime, and other TCGs to Wheeling, Illinois for a hotel-based Saturday show with raffle entry and free parking. It looks like a convenient local stop for collectors who want a mixed-category floor without the scale of a major convention.
Apr 11, 2026
Premier Card Shows — DuPage Co brings 235 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, giveaways, grading drop-off access, and food on site to Wheaton this April.
Apr 12, 2026
The Schaumburg Card Show is a recurring hotel card show in Schaumburg, Illinois with free admission, 100+ tables, and a sports-heavy floor that also appears to include some Pokémon vendors. It’s a practical local stop for buying, selling, trading, and browsing cards in person.
Apr 12, 2026
The Pokémon & TCG Only Card Show is a focused suburban Illinois event built for collectors who want a strong mix of Pokémon cards, TCG inventory, and in-person browsing. With 175+ tables, free parking, and low-cost admission, it looks like a solid local stop for hobby fans in the Chicago suburbs.
Apr 12, 2026
Collect-A-Palooza Card Show brings 100+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, memorabilia, figures, and collectibles to Addison, Illinois with free entry and hourly raffles.
Apr 12, 2026
The Rickover Naval Academy Sports Cards, TCG, Comics & Collectibles Show is a Chicago fundraiser event featuring sports cards, TCGs, comics, and collectibles, with proceeds supporting the Student Travel Club.
Apr 18, 2026
The Plainfield Spectacular Card Show is bringing 100+ tables of sports cards and TCG vendors to Plainfield this April. It looks like a strong local option for collectors, families, and anyone who enjoys in-person buying, selling, and trading.
Apr 19, 2026
The Midwest Collectors Fest Card Show is bringing 130 tables, sports cards, Pokémon, autographs, memorabilia, and White Sox guest signings to Countryside this April. It looks like a strong suburban Chicago-area stop for collectors who want a larger regional show at an easy entry price.
Apr 19, 2026
The Collectibles Show in Coal City, Illinois brings together sports cards, Pokémon, comics, coins, toys, and more for a free local event with 50 tables and a Randy Martz autograph signing. It looks like a strong fit for collectors who enjoy smaller, community-driven show floors with a broad mix of inventory.
Apr 19, 2026
TCG TradeZone heads to Rosemont this April with a trade-focused hobby show built around Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards, slabs, packs, and singles. With 100+ vendor tables, giveaways, and cash trades welcome, it looks like a strong Chicagoland stop for collectors who prefer in-person deals.
Apr 19, 2026
The Vernon Hills Monthly Card Expo brings sports cards, Pokémon, and mixed collectibles to Hawthorn Mall for a large suburban Illinois show with 100+ tables. With free admission through the HobbyScan app, it looks like an approachable stop for collectors across the north Chicagoland area.
Apr 19, 2026
The Hobby Farm Card Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, memorabilia, and more to Lake Bluff for a community-focused day of buying, selling, and trading. With raffle prizes and free entry through the Hobby Scan app, it looks like a solid North Shore hobby stop in April.
Apr 19, 2026
The Gurnee Card Kings Monthly Card Show heads to its new Waukegan venue this April with 175 tables, sports cards, Pokémon, free parking, and a family-friendly atmosphere. It looks like a strong monthly stop for collectors across the north suburbs and greater Chicago area.
Apr 19, 2026
The Alley Grill & Tap House Card Show is a relaxed local hobby event coming to Mokena, Illinois with free admission and no table fees. It looks like an approachable Sunday stop for collectors who enjoy browsing cards in a casual social setting.
Apr 24, 2026
The Collector's Vault Trade Show is a free Chicago trade-night event built around Pokémon, curated vendors, raffles, and a relaxed food-court setting at Gangnam Market. It looks like a strong option for collectors who want to trade, browse, and connect in person.
Apr 25, 2026
The Premier Glendale Heights Sports Cards & TCG Show! brings sports cards, Pokémon, TCG items, and memorabilia to Glendale Heights for a free local buy-sell-trade event. It looks like a solid stop for Chicago-area collectors who prefer an approachable community gym show.
Apr 25, 2026
The Pokémon & TCG Card Event is a free monthly Crystal Lake hobby meetup focused on Pokémon and trading card game collecting. It is a laid-back local option for buying, selling, trading, and browsing in person.
Apr 25, 2026
The Sports Card Exchange is a sports-only card show in Joliet, IL, hosted by Game Changer Shows. Collectors can expect a focused room of sports cards, slabs, singles, bargain boxes, and in-person deals.
Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Chicago Collect-A-Con brings convention-scale energy to the hobby with 900+ vendor tables, trading cards, anime merch, guest appearances, and on-site grading services. It is one of the biggest collectible weekends on the Chicago-area calendar in April 2026.
Apr 26, 2026
The Sports Cards and More Show returns to Orland Park on April 26, 2026 for another low-cost monthly hobby stop focused on sports cards, collectibles, and in-person browsing. It is a simple, approachable civic-center show with local flavor and a community-driven feel.
Apr 26, 2026
The Will County TCG Show brings Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball, comics, toys, collectibles, and more to Joliet, IL for a focused Chicago-area TCG event.
Apr 26, 2026
TCG Vendor Verse is a Yorkville-area trading card show focused on Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, and more. With vendor tables, raffles, and a low-cost entry, it looks like a solid Sunday stop for local collectors.
