Aug 7, 2026
The Chasers Card & Collectible Exchange Show brings Pokémon, sports cards, and mixed collectibles to Naperville for a Friday evening show with affordable admission and an optional VIP experience.
Chicago Card Shows - August 2026
Monthly roundup of all published card shows.
Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
The Card Galaxy’s Card Show brings 40 tables of sports cards and Pokémon to Lombard for a two-day, family-friendly collector weekend with a raffle.
Aug 8, 2026
CS Legacy Card Show brings 150+ tables, free admission, sports cards, Pokémon, major TCGs, and mixed collectibles to The MAC in Crystal Lake.
Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
City2City Card Show brings 150+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, and more to Yorktown Center in Lombard with free admission and parking.
Aug 9, 2026
Sports Card Show brings sports cards and Pokémon to Schaumburg for a free Sunday collector event at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.
Aug 9, 2026
Vernon Hills Card Expo brings sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, giveaways, music, and free admission to Hawthorn Mall for a Sunday of buying, selling, and trading.
Aug 9, 2026
The Alley Grill & Tap Card Show returns to Mokena with free admission, 15+ tables, sports cards, Pokémon, mixed cards, and an all-ages setting.
Aug 9, 2026
Kansara Kollection brings a trade night and its first card expo to Carol Stream with over 10 vendors and a promotional focus on Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! collecting.
Aug 14, 2026
Pokémon Trade Night Event brings free community trading, 3 ETB giveaways, and 3 Redemption Vault gift card giveaways to Orland Park on August 14.
Aug 15, 2026
Hidden Treasures brings sports cards, Pokémon, and other TCG interests to Carol Stream for a free Saturday show, including a random prize for the first 50 kids.
Aug 15, 2026
Hidden Gems Card Expo brings Pokémon, sports cards, TCGs, mixed collectibles, giveaways, raffles, and an evening trade night to Westchester, Illinois.
Aug 15, 2026
Master Ball Market brings free Pokémon card browsing, packs, trading, and a promoted vendor lineup to Aurora for a full Saturday collector event.
Aug 15, 2026
Sole Summit Sneaker & TCG brings trading cards, sneakers, streetwear, collectibles, VIP early entry, and giveaways to The Berto Center in Deerfield.
Aug 15, 2026
Collector's Vault Night Market brings a free evening of Pokémon and mixed card collecting to Joong Boo Market Schaumburg, with admission tickets also providing automatic giveaway entry.
Aug 15, 2026
Pull Party brings 50+ vendor tables, Pokémon, sports cards, graded collectibles, prize drawings, kids activities, food, and free parking to Oak Lawn.
Aug 16, 2026
The Chicago Card Show brings 70+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, autographs, and memorabilia to Bridgeview, with Mick Foley appearing from noon to 3 p.m.
Aug 16, 2026
Collect-A-Palooza returns to Addison with 100+ tables, free admission, sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, comics, toys, artists, and a booster giveaway.
Aug 16, 2026
Card Kings brings 200+ tables of sports cards and Pokémon to Waukegan, with $5 admission, free parking, family-friendly browsing, prizes, food, and drinks.
Aug 16, 2026
Fantasy Card Show - Orland Park brings 50+ vendor tables to a local event venue, with free admission and confirmed Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and more.
Aug 22, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
The Card Syndicate Trade Show – Chicago brings sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, trading, kids activities, a scavenger hunt, and a giveaway to Schaumburg for a two-day collector weekend.
Aug 23, 2026
Pokémon & TCG Card Show brings collectors to Crystal Lake for a five-hour card show with 100+ tables, free parking, $5 admission, and free entry for kids 12 and under.
Aug 23, 2026
Sports Cards and More Show brings a primarily sports-card-focused collecting day to Orland Park, with occasional Pokémon and other card dealers in the mix.
Aug 23, 2026
Kappa Collectibles Pokémon & TCG Card Show brings a free Pokémon and One Piece card event to Crystal Lake, Illinois with free parking.
Aug 29, 2026
Pokémon and TCG at the station brings a free, five-hour card show to Breaking Bread in Crystal Lake for Pokémon fans and broader TCG collectors.
Aug 29, 2026
TCG Tradezone brings free admission, 140+ vendor tables, Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards, and other TCG products to Chicago near O’Hare.
Aug 29, 2026
The Hobby Defense Card Show returns to Schaumburg with 200 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, and other trading cards. Admission is $5, with ages 12 and under free.
Aug 29, 2026
Chicago Collectors Card Show brings Pokémon, One Piece, other TCGs, raffles, and the Red Envelope Reveal to Furama for a one-day Uptown event.
Aug 30, 2026
Break Time Card Show brings 250+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, other TCGs, concessions, giveaways, and free parking to Glendale Heights.