Close out October with the LA Card Expo's Halloween weekend edition, running Saturday and Sunday, October 30–31 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. This end-of-month show has become a beloved tradition among Southern California collectors who appreciate the chance to celebrate the hobby—and possibly dress the part—over one of the most festive weekends of the year. For Long Beach collectors, the October show represents one of the strongest buying opportunities of the fall season, with vendors who have been stocking up throughout the year often bringing their freshest and most curated inventory to the final quarter shows.
The October edition of the LA Card Expo features the full range of sports cards, trading card games, and collectibles that have made the monthly series a staple of the SoCal card calendar. Sports card enthusiasts will find robust selection across MLB baseball—think Topps Chrome refractors, vintage Bowman Chrome rookie auto prospects, and key Hall of Fame legends in PSA slabs—as well as NFL football, NBA basketball, NHL hockey, UFC, boxing, and international soccer. The fall timing also means dealers are often stocking up on premium product ahead of the holiday season, making October a particularly fruitful month for collectors hunting for gift-worthy additions to their collections.
TCG collectors will find strong Pokémon representation at the October show, with the fall Pokémon set releases typically generating fresh vendor inventory of both sealed product and chase singles. Magic: The Gathering fall set releases similarly keep the MTG vendor tables well-stocked with new Commander staples, Standard-legal sets, and rotating Legacy and Vintage demand cards. Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Super cards are well represented by dedicated vendors who track the current competitive meta and stock accordingly.
Show hours run 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st. General admission entry begins at 10:00 AM; early-entry options at 9:30 AM may carry a small additional fee. Check lacardexpo.com for confirmed pricing and session details as the event approaches. Halloween-themed surprises, giveaways, or special vendor activities have been known to make appearances at the October show—follow @lacardexpo on Instagram for updates in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Warner Center Marriott at 21850 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 is accessible from Long Beach via the 405 freeway north to the 101, with ample on-site parking in the hotel structure. The venue is comfortable and climate-controlled, an ideal setting as October temperatures in the San Fernando Valley begin to cool. Multiple dining options are located in the immediate vicinity of the Warner Center complex for pre- or post-show meals.
The October LA Card Expo draws a strong mix of buyers looking for holiday gifts, investors taking advantage of fall pricing before the holiday demand surge, and collectors who simply enjoy the tradition of attending every monthly show. Arrive at opening on Saturday for the best first-look at inventory, carry a well-stocked want list for your targeted categories, and bring cash for the most flexible deal-making at the tables. The LA Card Expo community is warm and welcoming—first-timers should not hesitate to ask vendors for recommendations or to explain card grades and pricing. Visit lacardexpo.com for tickets and follow @lacardexpo for pre-show announcements.