Once Upon A Child
Secondhand storeOnce Upon A Child is a secondhand store in Waterbury, CT. You’ll find it at 835 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705. It’s one of 2 secondhand and resale shops we track in Waterbury.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 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.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 835 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +12035275614
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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Plato's Closet
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Once Upon A Child
Secondhand store99 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT9.0 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Route 10 Trader
Antique store1126 Queen Street, Southington, CT9.1 mi
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
Wayne Mattox Antiques
Antique store82 Main St N, Woodbury Center, CT10.0 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Once Upon A Child located?
Once Upon A Child is located at 835 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705.
What are Once Upon A Child’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +12035275614 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 in Waterbury, CT.
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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