Back-to-School Kids’ Clothing Swap at Chicago Fair Trade Museum – Chicago, IL

Kids hitting a summer growth spurt just in time for nothing to fit in the fall? Get them back-to-school ready at our first-ever Kids’ Clothing Swap!

For just $10 (or free if you’re a CFT member!) you can shop the swap to find new-to-you items your kids need to start the school year off right. We’ll have kid-friendly craft activities, fair trade giveaways, and fair trade root beer floats to keep it fun. Kids are also welcome to roam the Chicago Fair Trade Museum and learn about fair trade and sustainability.

Clean out your closets and head home ready for the next growth spurt. It’s practical, planet‑friendly, and full of good vibes.

Clothing Donation Drop-Offs: You can bring your items to the swap, or drop them off beforehand at designated drop-off spots starting on Friday, July 3.

• Chicago Fair Trade Museum (4704 N Broadway, Chicago): Wed-Sat 12 pm-5 pm
• The Unwaste Shop (1108 W. Madison St., Chicago): Tues-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, and Sun 11 am-5 pm
• Gather: Consciously Curated (1509 Chicago Ave, Evanston): 11 am-6 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am-6 pm on Saturday, and 12 pm-4 pm on Sunday
• Mata Traders (5112 N Ravenswood, Chicago): Tuesdays-Fridays 12pm-4 pm
• Chicago Creative Reuse Exchange (2124 W 82nd Pl, Chicago) Wednesdays 12 pm-5 pm, Thursdays 12 pm-7 pm, Saturdays 10 am-4 pm

Acceptable items: Kid-size clothing in good condition for ages newborn up to children’s 16. All clothing and seasonal gear in good condition is welcome! A little wear and tear is fine, but please don’t bring anything you wouldn’t want your own kids to wear.

Winnie scored this hat at our spring swap (which wasn’t even geared towards kids. She’s super excited for this swap!)

Saoirse’s mom Carly found this classic cardigan at one of our epic swaps.

Bethany snagged this Cubs uniform for her soon to be born nephew