Once Upon a Child
Secondhand store3.0(252 Google reviews)Once Upon a Child (part of Once Upon A Child) is a secondhand store in Chesapeake, VA. You’ll find it at 805 Battlefield Blvd N #119, Chesapeake, VA. It’s one of 14 secondhand and resale shops we track in Chesapeake.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 9 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail. Once Upon A Child buys gently used items outright for cash or store credit, so you can sell as well as shop; see our Once Upon A Child guide for what it takes and how payouts work.
Shoppers rate it 3.0 out of 5 on Google across 252 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 805 Battlefield Blvd N #119, Chesapeake, VA
- Hours
- Monday: 9 AM – 9 PMTuesday: 9 AM – 9 PMWednesday: 9 AM – 9 PMThursday: 9 AM – 9 PMFriday: 9 AM – 9 PMSaturday: 9 AM – 9 PMSunday: 11 AM – 6 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +17574108800
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (11 AM – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
- Selling? Bring items clean, folded, and in season; buy-sell-trade stores pay more in store credit than in cash.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Once Upon a Child located?
Once Upon a Child is located at 805 Battlefield Blvd N #119, Chesapeake, VA.
What are Once Upon a Child’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Friday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sunday: 11 AM – 6 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +17574108800 to confirm.
Is Once Upon a Child open on Sunday?
Yes — Once Upon a Child lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Once Upon a Child?
Once Upon a Child is a secondhand store operated under the Once Upon A Child banner in Chesapeake, VA.
Can I sell clothes to Once Upon a Child?
Yes — Once Upon A Child buys gently used, current-style items outright and pays in cash or store credit (credit is usually the higher offer). Bring items clean and in season; the store decides what it takes on the spot.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Once Upon a Child?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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