The NOVA After Hours Card Show gives Northern Virginia collectors an evening option on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Herndon Park & Recreation Department. Unlike most shows that wrap up by mid-afternoon, this one runs from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, so it works for people who have Saturday morning obligations, youth sports, or another show earlier in the day.
The show is billed as a sports card event, and you can expect baseball, basketball, football, and hockey cards on dealer tables, along with sealed packs, boxes, and rookie cards. Evening shows often attract a slightly different crowd, including collectors who work weekdays and buyers who like to shop after dinner. The exact vendor count has not been announced (VERIFY), so plan for a community-center scale rather than a giant expo.
Hours are 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Admission has not been confirmed on the listing (VERIFY), so check with the organizer or the event page before you go.
The venue is the Herndon Park & Recreation Department at 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170. It is a municipal facility, so parking is typically free and available on site, but confirm any special arrangements. The location is near the Herndon Town Center and the Dulles Toll Road, and it is a short drive from Reston, Sterling, Vienna, and Chantilly. Blowout Cards and TCG Village in Chantilly are worth a stop if you want to combine shows and shop visits.
This show is ideal for working collectors, families who prefer evening events, and dealers who want an additional selling window on a Saturday. It also suits people who want to attend two shows in one day, such as a Loudoun County morning event and an evening session in Herndon.
Arrive near opening for the best pick of cards, but remember that evening shows can be great for negotiation as the night winds down. Bring cash, a want list, and a charged phone for price checks. Wear comfortable shoes, and consider eating before you go since concessions are not confirmed.
The NOVA After Hours series also lists a November 7 show at the same venue, so if you cannot make this date, you have another chance.
Evening shows create a different rhythm from morning ones. Buyers who arrive later can often find dealers more willing to bargain as the night goes on, and they may spot cards that were brought out in the afternoon after early bird shoppers left. Parents may appreciate that they can drop by after youth sports or weekend errands, and teens who collect sports cards can join in without giving up an entire day. If you are a dealer, an evening table is a chance to reach customers who might not attend daytime events, and it can be a good way to test what sells with a slightly different audience.
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