The Benicia Toy-Anime-Comic Con returns on Sunday, October 25, 2026, bringing Ohana Comic Con's family-run traveling convention back to the Carquinez Strait just in time for Halloween. Ohana Comic Con, also known as Turlock Comic Con, produces dozens of small-town conventions across Northern and Central California each year, and its Benicia stop is one of the easiest for East Bay and Solano County families to reach. The format mixes toys, anime, comics, and trading cards with a cosplay contest, so it feels part flea market, part fan gathering.
For card collectors, the draw is the vendor mix. Recent Ohana events have been promoted as Toy, Anime, TCG, Card, and Comic cons, and tables typically carry Pokémon singles and sealed product, One Piece Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball Super, Magic: The Gathering, and Disney Lorcana, plus boxes of sports cards covering the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and national MLB, NFL, and NBA stars. Around the card tables you will find vintage and modern toys, action figures, Funko Pops, anime merchandise, manga, back-issue comics, retro video games, and handmade art from local creators. It is the kind of room where a parent can dig for childhood toys while a kid fills a Pokémon binder.
The convention runs Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Ohana's standard admission is $10, reduced to $8 if you mention the event flyer or coupon at the door, and children 10 and under get in free. Ohana events accept cash, debit, credit, and Apple Pay at admissions. Parking at Ohana events is free. The cosplay contest traditionally starts promptly at 2:30 PM, with sign-ups taken near the admissions table on the day, and all ages are welcome to enter. Halloween week timing means you should expect plenty of costumes.
Ohana's earlier 2026 Benicia show was held at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall at 1150 First Street, in the heart of the historic downtown waterfront district. First Street is lined with cafes, antique shops, and restaurants, and the Benicia waterfront park is a short walk away, so it is easy to turn the con into a relaxed afternoon. Benicia sits at the junction of Interstate 780 and Interstate 680, a quick drive from Vallejo, Martinez, Concord, and Fairfield.
This event is ideal for families, young Pokémon and anime fans, cosplayers of every skill level, and casual collectors who want an affordable, low-pressure room. Serious dealers may find fewer high-end slabs than at a major card show, but bargain hunters often do well here.
Tips: bring cash for small purchases even though cards are accepted at the door, set a spending limit for kids before walking in, and arrive at opening for the best selection. Sign up for the cosplay contest early if you plan to compete. Check Ohana Comic Con's upcoming cons page and Facebook for the final venue confirmation and flyer.