Collector Fest goes spooky on Friday, October 9, 2026, with a Halloween-themed edition of its monthly evening show at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. Lees Ripz Collectibles has grown this Friday-night series into one of San Diego's most reliable TCG gatherings, and the October show adds seasonal flavor with themed raffles, costume-friendly fun, and a vendor floor that has expanded to more than fifty tables.
Trading card games are the main event. Pokemon vendors bring the deepest inventory, from modern special illustration rares and Japanese exclusives to vintage holos and graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and Beckett. Expect ghost-type and Halloween-themed Pokemon cards to be in especially high demand this month. Beyond Pokemon, you will find Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Fusion World singles and sealed product. A rotating group of vendors covers sports cards across MLB, NBA, and NFL, along with Funko Pops, anime figures, and pop-culture collectibles.
The show runs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Evening hours make this the easiest show in town to attend after work, and the compact four-hour format keeps the floor buzzing from open to close. Raffle drawings are spread through the night, so plan to stay for at least a couple of hours to catch them.
Admission is free for all ages, with no tickets required. Raffles and giveaways are included, and the organizers typically add a few Halloween-specific prizes for the October show. The venue is wheelchair accessible and food and drinks are available on site.
The Handlery Hotel is located at 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, directly off Interstate 8 in Hotel Circle. Hotel parking is available at roughly two dollars per hour. The hotel restaurant and bar are open during the show, and the Mission Valley location puts dozens of additional dining options within a few minutes' drive.
Collector Fest works for families looking for a free Friday activity, casual collectors who want to browse without a cover charge, dedicated Pokemon and One Piece buyers, and traders who want an active room. The seasonal theme makes the October show a particularly fun one for kids, and first-timers will find the crowd welcoming.
To maximize the night, arrive at 6:00 PM for first access to showcases, bring cash for the best deals, and carry a sorted trade binder. Have a want list ready, and lap the whole room before making a big purchase. If you are chasing spooky-themed cards, hit those tables first because they sell fast in October. Enter every raffle.
For updates and future dates, follow Lees Ripz Collectibles on Instagram at @leesripz.collectibles or check the Collector Fest listing on TCG Shows Near Me. Confirm details before heading over, as evening show times occasionally shift.