Collectors looking for October 2026 trading card shows in New York’s Capital Region have a busy month ahead.

Events scheduled from Fishkill to Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and Kingston will feature sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and other collectibles. Many shows offer free admission, while several larger events charge a modest entry fee.

The calendar reflects the continuing popularity of both traditional sports cards and newer trading-card games. For Mohawk Valley collectors willing to make a day trip, several of the Albany-area shows are within reasonable driving distance.

October card show schedule

NEWS10 compiled the following schedule for October. Because event details can change, collectors should confirm times and admission information with organizers or venues before traveling.

• Oct. 3 — Fishkill Sports Card Show: Trinity Episcopal Church, 5 Elm St., Fishkill, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 3 — Hudson Valley TCG Fall Card Show: Montgomery Senior Center, 36 Bridge St., Montgomery, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5; children 16 and younger are free.
• Oct. 4 — Collector Takeover: Mall Madness – Clifton Park: Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 10 — Collector Card Show: Crossgates: Crossgates Mall, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 10-11 — Schenectady Sports Card & TCG Show: Via Port Rotterdam, 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
• Oct. 10-11 — Colonie Center Card & Pop Culture Show: Colonie Center Mall, 1417 Central Ave., Albany. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
• Oct. 11 — Capital Region Card Show: Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St., Albany, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5; children 14 and younger are free.
• Oct. 15 — Clifton Park Sports Card & TCG Show: American Legion Mohawk Post 1450, 275 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, 3-8 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 17-18 — Albany Sports Card & TCG Show: Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free.
• Oct. 18 — Electric City Show – Saratoga: Saratoga Casino, 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5.
• Oct. 24 — Collector Card Show: Albany: Lionheart on the Green, 952 Broadway, Albany, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 24 — Kingston Sports Card Show: Kingston VFW, 708 E. Chester St., Kingston, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 25 — Collector Takeover: Mall Madness – Saratoga Springs: Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 25 — Collector’s Clubhouse TCG Show: Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.
• Oct. 31 — 518 Cards & Collectibles Card Show: Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Road, Albany, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5; children 12 and younger are free.

What collectors can expect

Card shows typically bring together dealers, collectors and hobby shops selling singles, sealed products, graded cards, memorabilia and supplies. Some events focus heavily on baseball, football and basketball cards, while others give more space to trading-card games and pop-culture collectibles.

For newcomers, shows can be a useful way to compare prices in person, learn how card grading works and talk directly with sellers. Buyers should still research high-value cards before making large purchases. Condition, rarity, print variation and grading can dramatically affect value.

Tips before making the trip

1. Check the organizer’s page the morning of the show for last-minute changes.
2. Bring protective sleeves or a card case if you plan to trade.
3. Know recent market prices for expensive cards before negotiating.
4. Ask whether vendors accept cash, cards or digital payments.
5. For younger collectors, look for shows that advertise free youth admission.

The October calendar gives collectors multiple choices nearly every weekend. For families, casual hobbyists and serious collectors, the shows offer a chance to browse, trade and connect with others who share the hobby.

Source: NEWS10 ABC, “Card shows in October around the Capital Region,” published Sept. 30, 2026.