The PokeNostalgia Card Show brings a Halloween-season collector gathering to Lewisville, pairing a broad card marketplace with costumes, food and giveaways. Presented by Arlington Card Shows and PokeNostalgia Card Shows, the Sunday event welcomes collectors who want to buy, sell, trade or explore several hobby categories together.
The October 11 occurrence takes place upstairs at NTX Arena, with a dedicated sports corner alongside the trading card game lineup. That upstairs location is an important arrival detail: head for the Lewisville venue and Suite 4000, then follow event signs for the correct show area rather than assuming every activity in the building belongs to this event.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The organizer advertises 300+ vendor tables, making this a show where a little time to explore can be useful. That figure describes the promoted table footprint, not a promise of the same number of separate dealers. Individual vendors may occupy several tables, and the categories advertised for the event do not establish a guaranteed inventory at each one.
The announced mix includes Pokémon, sports cards, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Dragon Ball. The occurrence's category list also identifies Magic: The Gathering, Riftbound and Lorcana, along with mixed collectibles such as comics, toys and memorabilia. For a group with different collecting interests, that breadth provides several reasons to visit the same show without needing everyone to focus on one game.
The sports corner gives sports cards a specific place in an event whose name emphasizes another part of the hobby. If that is your main interest, ask staff where the corner is located when you enter. If you are visiting for several categories, locating it early can help you plan a route through the floor without treating every table as a required stop.
Buying, selling and trading are all part of the advertised format. Participation still depends on the people involved: a vendor may be interested in one collection and decline another, and a trade requires agreement on both sides. The useful expectation is an opportunity to discuss transactions in person, rather than a promise that every table will buy whatever you bring.
More Than Just a Card Show
The seasonal flyer makes costumes part of the October atmosphere, and cosplay is explicitly welcome. Dressing up is optional, but there is a specific promotion for young attendees: the first 30 kids in costume are advertised to receive a free Pokémon pack. The costume condition matters, and the limited quantity means the offer should not be treated as a pack for every child attending.
The show also advertises giveaways, with the organizer's description connecting general admission to a chance to win prizes. Exact drawing times and claim procedures are not publicly detailed here. Ask staff how participation works at check-in, especially if your family plans a short visit and wants to understand whether attendance is required when a prize is announced.
Food vendors are advertised on site, which gives a longer visit a practical meal-break option. Menus, food prices and dietary choices are not specified, so anyone relying on a particular option should check current organizer announcements before planning around it. Food purchases are separate from the attendee admission tiers.
Free parking is another confirmed advertised feature. Because the event is upstairs, allow time between reaching the venue and reaching the show entrance. Anyone who needs a step-free route should check with the venue before departure rather than assuming the flyer establishes where an accessible entrance or lift is located.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
The entry tiers give first-time visitors a clear choice. General admission begins at 10 AM, while VIP provides the preceding hour of early access beginning at 9 AM. The show ends at 5 PM. VIP is advertised as online only, so plan that purchase before arriving if the earlier entry window is important to your visit.
Families should use this occurrence's child policy: kids age 10 and under are free with a paid adult. The cutoff includes children who are exactly 10. That admission benefit is separate from the limited costume pack promotion, so a child's free entry does not depend on receiving a pack or wearing a costume.
For a first visit, the combination of several card games, a sports corner and broader collectibles can make choosing a starting point easier than trying to cover everything immediately. Begin with the category that brought you to the event, then leave time for the other areas if they interest you. Families and friends can agree on a meeting point before browsing different sections.
Before heading out, check the occurrence-specific listing through the "Official Source" button and the organizer's Instagram for any arrival instructions or activity updates. Use the Lewisville destination when sharing travel plans, since the presenting organizer also runs shows in other North Texas locations.
Final Thoughts
The PokeNostalgia Card Show offers a Lewisville collector day with a broad marketplace, a sports corner and an October costume promotion. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and keep exploring upcoming events across Texas.
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