Deals & Events

MOM'S NIGHT OUT! – Sunday, October 5th | 6-8 PM Moms — this one’s just for you! Join us at Once Upon A Child Nanaimo for a VIP Sip & Shop Night where you can relax, connect, and save big. Enjoy 25% OFF everything store-wide — one night only! Sip & shop with friends in a laid-back, adults-only atmosphere. Refresh your kids’ wardrobes, stock up on fall essentials, and treat yourself to an evening that’s all about you.

Turn your gently used toys into cash during our Toy Buy Drive at Once Upon A Child Nanaimo. Simply bring in toys your children have outgrown — including learning toys, puzzles, dolls, action figures, and playsets — and we’ll pay you cash on the spot for what we can buy. When you sell us toys you also earn an entry to win a $100 Once Upon A Child shopping spree. It’s an easy way to declutter your home, give toys a second life, and help other families save on quality items. This event is available for a limited time, so bring in your toys today for a chance to earn cash and win.

HOLIDAY SLEEPWEAR & BOOKS EVENT October 17–19 at Once Upon A Child Nanaimo Get into the holiday spirit early! We’re bringing out all our festive sleepwear and holiday books for the season — and everything is priced at up to 70% less than retail! Cozy holiday PJs for kids of all ages Classic seasonal stories they’ll love Huge savings on everything festive Stock up now and make this holiday season magical — for less!

The Holidays are approaching, make sure your little ones are photo-ready by shopping Once Upon a Child’s Holiday Dresswear Event this Friday through Sunday October 24th-26th. They’ve been stocking up on the holiday essentials like dresses, buttoned up shirts, bow ties, and more! October 24th-26th is your chance to shop their picture-perfect looks at their everyday low prices! Once Upon a Child’s Holiday Dresswear Event, this Friday through Sunday October 24th-26th

Why pay retail? Get Halloween costumes your kids love for up to 70% less—plus, shopping resale is the sustainable choice.

We buy infant to youth sized apparel, footwear, toys, and baby essentials. Sell us your kids' gently used items and earn cash on the spot for everything we can accept!

Our New Baby Club provides monthly rewards and discounts to it’s members. So if you’re expecting or have a baby under one year, then you need to sign up on your next visit to Once Upon A Child.