As back-to-school season gets underway, it's also one of the best times of year to stock up on everything your growing family needs... without paying full price! Whether you're looking for seasonal consignment sales or for local shops that are open year-round, here's a roundup of Athens and Oconee's best spots to save on kids' clothing, Halloween costumes, baby gear, furniture, décor, and more.
Upcoming Consignment Sales
Athens Consignment Sale
📍 North Avenue Church | Athens, GA
🗓️ July 30 – August 1
One of Athens' largest children's consignment events returns just in time for back-to-school shopping! Browse thousands of gently used and new items for babies, kids, and expecting moms, including clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture, baby gear, maternity items, and more.
Check them out on Facebook
Jack & Dots Children's Consignment Sale
📍 The Classic Center | Athens, GA
🗓️ August 22 – 23
If you're looking for boutique brands alongside everyday favorites, Jack & Dots is a great sale to visit. Expect racks of children's clothing, toys, books, shoes, baby equipment, and seasonal items, all organized by size and category.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
Adult Clothing Swap
📍 Statham Public Library | Statham, GA
🗓️ August 29
Come sift through adult clothing colleted by the Statham Public Library. Stock up and create a new wardrobe for free!
Learn more about this event on Facebook
Statem!nt Athens (Teens + Adults)
📍 Oconee Civic Center | Watkinsville, GA
🗓️ September 29 – October 3
Looking to refresh your own closet? Statem!nt Athens is a seasonal pop-up consignment event featuring thousands of gently loved women's and men's clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories from everyday favorites to designer brands. They also offer the opportunity to consign the gently worn pieces you no longer wear.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
Clothing Swap Georgia: Bogart
📍 Bogart Sports Complex | Bogart, GA
🗓️ October 3
Clothing Swap Georgia is a non-profit group whose main goal is to bring FREE clothing to as many people as possible while lowering the carbon footprint made by fast fashion.
Check them out on Facebook and Instagram
Fairytale Finds Children's Boutique Consignment
📍 OCAF's Rocket Hall | Watkinsville, GA
🗓️ October 28 – November 2
Looking for boutique brands without the boutique price tags? Fairytale Finds offers a curated selection of children's clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, furniture, and more. It's a great place to save on quality items, consign your gently used finds, and shop even bigger bargains during the sale's final discount day.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
Local Consignment Shops
Uptown Cheapskate Athens
📍 105 Hickory Street Athens, GA
Trendy styles at budget-friendly prices! Uptown Cheapskate buys and sells gently used teen and adult clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from today's most popular brands.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
Seesaw Children's Consignment
📍 1089 Baxter Street Athens, GA
Shopping for little ones? SeeSaw Children's Consignment carries gently used children's clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, and more. They also accept quality children's items on consignment year-round.
Check them out on Instagram
Brighpaths' Family Resource Closet
📍 1450 Barnett Shoals Road Athens, GA
Brightpaths Resource Closet provides free clothing, shoes, diapers, and other essential items to children and families in need throughout the community. Families who qualify can access a variety of donated necessities, helping ensure children have what they need.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
A Child's Closet
📍 1430 Capital Avenue, Ste. 109, Watkinsville, GA
A Child's Closet has been helping local families save on children's essentials for years in Oconee. Offering a wide selection of gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, and more, it's a dedicated location to help families find the next size up and consign the items they've outgrown.
Check them out on Facebook + Instagram
Looking for more things to do with kids in Athens & Oconee?
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