The Denton Card Show: A Halloween Card Hunt With a Costume Contest

The Denton Card Show brings Pokémon, sports cards, and collectibles to Denton on Halloween, with a costume contest offering a $100 top prize, concessions, and free admission for kids.

| 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | 4 min read
Families and costumed collectors browse trading card tables beneath a banner for The Denton Card Show. Pumpkin decorations and a Halloween costume contest sign brighten the indoor sports venue.
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Halloween plans in Denton can start with cards before the evening celebrations begin. The Denton Card Show brings Pokémon, sports cards, and collectibles together for a Saturday outing with a seasonal extra: a costume contest offering a $100 top prize. It gives collectors a reason to work a hobby stop into October 31, whether the main goal is browsing or arriving in costume.

The setting is Lone Star Events & Sports on South Mayhill Road, with concessions advertised on site and free admission for kids. That combination makes the show worth considering for a family visit as well as a solo collecting trip. The public session runs through the afternoon, so you can plan a morning stop or leave room for browsing before heading to other Halloween activities.

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A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles

The advertised categories are Pokémon, sports cards, and collectibles. That broad mix is the clearest starting point for deciding whether the show fits your interests. A household with different collecting tastes has more than one category to explore, while someone focused on a single hobby can make that category the priority when walking the floor.

Specific vendors and their inventories determine what is available on the day. Treat the category list as the show's focus rather than a promise of a particular player, set, character, or product. If your visit depends on finding one exact item, ask the organizer whether a relevant seller is attending before making a special trip. The published categories support a broad browsing visit, but they do not establish individual stock.

The hours provide a seven-and-a-half-hour public window. That is useful flexibility on a holiday with competing plans: you do not have to build the whole day around the show. If you are coming for both cards and the costume contest, however, check the contest timing before choosing a short visit. The browsing hours alone do not tell you when judging takes place.

More Than Just a Card Show

The Halloween costume contest is the occurrence's distinctive extra. Its advertised top prize is $100, adding a separate reason to dress up beyond the holiday itself. Anyone hoping to participate should ask about registration, eligibility, and judging time on arrival. Those practical details matter more than simply being somewhere in the building during public hours.

You can also attend for the cards without planning around the competition. The contest adds a seasonal activity to a show whose advertised focus remains collecting. For a group splitting its interests between costumes and cards, establishing the contest schedule first should make it easier to decide when to browse together and when to return for judging.

Concessions are advertised on site, which may help if your visit overlaps lunch or an afternoon snack. A specific menu and prices are not established, so plan around your own food needs rather than assuming a particular meal is available. The food illustrations on a promotional flyer should not be treated as a confirmed menu.

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A Show for All Levels of Collectors

Kids receive free admission, making the show a practical option for families introducing a younger collector to an in-person event. No age cutoff accompanies that wording. If you need clarification for an older child, the organizer is the right contact before you finalize the visit. The advertised adult admission is straightforward, but purchasing arrangements should be checked separately if you intend to buy ahead.

For a first visit, the most useful arrival detail is the suite: the show address includes Suite 101 at the South Mayhill Road venue. Keep the complete destination in your navigation plans. The organizer also runs shows at other locations, so make sure any directions or announcements you consult refer specifically to the Halloween event in Denton.

Jeremy is the published contact at 940-297-9889. Use the organizer's current announcements or the "Official Source" link for event questions, particularly contest timing or admission arrangements. An advertised price does not by itself establish accepted payment methods, advance-ticket requirements, or reentry privileges.

Final Thoughts

The Denton Card Show offers a Halloween hobby stop built around Pokémon, sports cards, collectibles, and a costume competition. Plan around the parts that matter to your group, especially the contest if you want to enter, and leave enough time for your evening plans. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the event on Card Show Dex.

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Event Details

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hours (CT)
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission
General Admission: $5 Kids: FREE
Organizer
The Denton Card Show
Visit website

Card Types

Pokémon Sports Cards Other / Mixed

Last updated Oct 31, 2026.

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Event Details

The Denton Card Show: A Halloween Card Hunt With a Costume Contest

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Organizer
The Denton Card Show
Visit website

Last updated Oct 31, 2026. Suggest an edit

Hours (CT)

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission

General Admission: $5 Kids: FREE

Card Types

Pokémon Sports Cards Other / Mixed

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