Children's Clothing, Toy & Equipment Resales: Fall Edition
From the Editor Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:00AM Labor Day is over and the temperatures are getting cooler. You know what that means, right? Yeah, sure it means harvest festivals, hayrides, apple picking, yada, yada, yada. But it also means it's time to score some deals at the massive resale events scheduled for this month and next. And that's where Go West Young Mom is here to help!
Photo courtesy of Bugaboo Children's Consignment Sale.As you can see from the following chronological guide, at least one resale event (usually multiple) are scheduled over the following five weekends in towns including Aurora, Naperville, Elmhurst, Sycamore, Wheaton, Batavia and more. A huge thanks goes out to our regular guest contributor Edith Tarter for her help in compiling this list.
Finally, please follow the links provided to learn more about each resale's individual policies: Some are free to enter, others charge a small admission. Some of the events ban children, strollers, wagons or laundry baskets. Most sell items for half-price later in the day. And many are still looking for volunteers to help out -- volunteers get to shop the presale.
Know of a resale we don't have listed here? Add it in the comments section. Happy shopping!
SEPTEMBER
Double Blessings Fall/Winter Resale: This DuPage County-area mutiples club is holding its resale Saturday, Sept. 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road in Wheaton, in the Exhibition Building.
DuPage Doubles Clothing & Equipment Sale: Saturday, Sept. 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. a the Main Exhibit Hall (West Side) at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, located at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.
DuPage Chapter Mothers & More Semi-Annual Clothing and Toy Resale Fundraiser: Saturday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to noon and then from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sale is at the DuPage County Fairgrouonds, Home Economics Building, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.
John Shields and McDole Elementary Toy and Clothing Resale: Friday, Sept. 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m .at the Sugar Grove Community House at 141 S. Main Street in Sugar Grove, near Cross and Route 47.
Alice Gustufson Elementary School PTO Resale: Friday, Sept. 16, from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school, located at 905 Carlisle Road in Batavia.
Highlands Elementary School’s Infant and Preschool Fall Clothing Resale: Thursday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The resale will be held at the school, which is located at 525 S. Brainard Street in Naperville.
Triplet Tree Resale: Saturday, Sept 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bethany United Methodist Church at 2200 Ridge Avenue in Aurora, which is located across from Rush Copley Medical Center. The organization doesn’t have a website, so here are the basics: The cash-only sale will feature gently used fall and winter clothes for newborn on up, as well as maternity clothes, plus toys, games, and equipment. The sale will close from 11:45 a.m to noon and re-open at noon until 1 p.m. for ½ price on select items. No strollers or wagons, please. Instead, it is suggested you bring a laundry basket to hold your purchases. Questions? Contact Laura at laurahall11@sbcglobal.net
North Elementary School Children’s Clothing & Toy Resale: Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sycamore High School Field House, located on Spartan Train just northwest of Route 23 (DeKalb Avenue) in Sycamore.
Timothy Christian Schools’ Children’s Fall Toy & Clothing Resale: Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon in the school gym, located at 188 W. Butterfield Road in Elmhurst.
Bugaboo Children’s Consignment Sale: Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, located at Route 71 and E. Highpoint Road in Yorkville.
Kaneland John Stewart Fall and Winter Clothing Sale: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will be held in the Kaneland John Stewart Gym, located at 817 Prairie Valley Drive in Elburn.
Western Avenue School Semi-Annual Clothing Sale: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school, located at 1500 Western Avenue in Geneva.
Fox Valley Montessori School Children's Resale Event: Friday, Sept. 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school at 850 N. Commonwealth Avenue in Aurora. The sale doesn't have a website, so here are the basics: Open to the public, no entry fee. Cash only. Bring shopping bag or laundry basket to shop. Half-price after 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Trendy Tots Resale: Children's clothing and toy resale on Friday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking. No website. For more info, contact Sara or Alanna at 630-373-0566.
OCTOBER
Kaneland John Stewart Fall and Winter Clothing Sale: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will be held in the Kaneland John Stewart Gym, located at 817 Prairie Valley Street in Elburn.
Western Avenue School Semi-Annual Clothing Sale: Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school, located at 1500 Western Avenue in Geneva.
Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club: Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mooseheart Field House, Route 31 and Mooseheart Road between North Aurora and Batavia.
Fox Valley Montessori School Children's Resale Event: Friday, Sept. 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school at 850 N. Commonwealth Avenue in Aurora. The sale doesn't have a website, so here are the basics: Open to the public, no entry fee. Cash only. Bring shopping bag or laundry basket to shop. Half-price after 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Trendy Tots Resale: Children's Clothing and Toy Resale on Friday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. No website, so for more info, call Sara or Alanna at 630-373-0566.
Oswego Area Mothers & More Children’s Clothing & Toy Resale: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Long Beach Elementary School at 67 Long Beach Road in Montgomery.
Reader Comments (5)
Look out world! Here come the mamas looking for a good deal (or 40). I've started my list of what I need to find. See you at the sales!
What a great list! Makes me want to live in the Western burbs! :)
FVMS CHILDREN’S RESALE
850 North Commonwealth Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
Fox Valley Montessori School Children’s Resale Event
Friday, September 30th 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 1st 8:30 am – 4:00pm
Open to the public, no entry fee, CASH ONLY
Bring shopping bag or laundry basket to shop
Half price after 1:00 pm on Saturday
v Children’s Clothing vBaby Clothing
v Baby Gear vShoes
v Toys vGames
v Dress up vBooks
St Peter's Barn sale
http://stpeterchurch.com/site/brnsl_homev2.htm
Trendy Tots resale, at the Dupage co fairgrounds again Oct 1
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org/
Warrenville
http://www.warrenvillefire.com/wa_clothingsale.htm
Thanks to "mom" for the tips! I'll try to get those added to the list in the next day or two.