Find a National Costume Day 2010 Event Near You!
| Grass Valley, CA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Bring as much or as little as you want (ages 0-14 & maternity) & take what you need. This is NOT a "swap meet" or a "consignment sale". Kids play while moms socialize with other moms in our kid friendly venues. When the kid's swap is over, I donate the majority of leftover items to different local charities. We are always looking for moms to start one in their city. Details on website. We're also looking for sponsors, vendors & raffle donors. Swaps in October will have a costume swap section for halloween costumes. 8:30am - 11:30am URL: http://peaceloveswap.com/findanevent/nevadacountyca.html Address: Gold Country Gymnastics - 110 Spring Hill Dr #14 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Contact: Meg Franz |
| Kernville, CA |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| Long Beach, CA |
| 10-15-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Swap Holloween Costumes and Decor' At the Seven-Ten Swap October 2010 - Swap All thinks Scarry / Swap Funky Clothes and Accessories that can be used to build Holloween Costumes - Reuse And Be Creative to Make Your Own.
We will STILL be swapping all the other stuff We will also be collecting donations as part of the Swap For Good campaign - to raise funds and awareness for Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters You do not need to make a donation to participate in the Swap. Swap anything that is clean and in good condition If you’re done with it – but it’s still got a lot of life left in it…pass it on. Get something New ( to you) for free! Reuse * Reduce * Recycle You don’t have to bring something to the swap – to take from it. 6:30pm - 9:00pm URL: http://www.710swap.com Address: 430 E. 1st Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 Contact: Sharon with www.hpswap.com |
| Los Angeles, CA |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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We open our doors at 7pm with the film starting at 8pm. We will encourage people to bring their dinner, and blankets to sit on or pillows. Its like a picnic in the cemetery but with no dead bodies and no grass.
So you can sit, eat dinner, and watch a BM film. Then relax under the awesome decor that is Mission:Control and have a great social gathering after the film till 11pm. Its the LIVE social networking site. (this is a leave no trace event) We will screen a Burning Man documentary (but I dont know which one yet. . . its a surprise). We will have a suggested donation of $5/person. If you can afford more, please do. It helps others who can not contribute at this time. EVERY MONTH: We will be having a HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND CLOTHING SWAP ~)'(~ right after the film. I know you are all spring cleaning, so bag up your old clothes and bring them with you to the screening. All sizes welcome. Shoes and accessories too. Hell, bring it all. Your trash is an others treasure. COSTUME ITEMS ENCOURAGED. And please mark your calendars for the next dates in the LA BM Film Series. Its a great and relaxing way to visit with your fellow burners, meet new people, and make new friends. Oct 10th (COSTUME SWAP - FOR HALLOWEEN - KIDS ENCOURAGED) Nov 14th And Dec 12th We cant wait to visit with each and every one of you. Your LA Regional Coordinators 7:00pm - 11:00pm Address: Please email athena@laburningman.com to RSVP and to receive the address and directions URL: www.laburningman.com Contact: Athena Demos |
| Los Angeles, CA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Join Lulubel for the Green Halloween Kids Costume Swap on October 9, 2010 10:30am at Grow Kid Grow. Kids get to wear their costume once and then they grow out of them. Why not swap costumes instead of buying new ones! Come Swap your kids clean gently used costumes and accessories this Halloween. We will open at 10:30am - drop off swap items and allow us to organize before the swap. Enjoy kid friendly activities and refreshments until the swap begins at 11am till noon. Earn a ticket for each costume you bring, which can be exchanged for another costume or 10% off 1 Grow Kid Grow item. Claim back your un-swapped items or they will be donated to charity. Check Lulubel for more details.
10:30am - 12:00pm URL: http://www.lulubel.com/costumeswap.php Address: 4310 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029 Contact: Lulubel |
| Mill Valley, CA |
| 10-02-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Come join in the costume swap, fun activities, and enjoy organic treats! 9:30am to 11:30am Address: Whole Foods Market Mill Valley - Blithedale Store, 731 East Blithedale Mill Valley, CA 94941 Contact: EcoMom Alliance: Southern Marin Group |
| Palo Alto, CA |
| 10-14-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Greennii and Live Greene in partnership with Green Halloween are hosting the inaugural Green Your Halloween Fete which will include a costume swap for all ages, a fashion show presented by Empire Vintage of Palo Alto, recipes, tips and projects for greening your Halloween, raffle prizes and gift bags for the first 200 attendees that will include, organic face paint by Luna Organics, upcycled pencils by O'Bon, all-natural gum by Glee, non-toxic play clay by Mama K and more.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Address: 158 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 URL: http://livegreene.com/index.html Contact: Jocelyn Broyles, Creative Director at Greennii |
| Petaluma, CA |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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In the spirit of fostering a "green" halloween, a clothing rack will be available for costume swapping. Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring previously worn costumes to exchange. There will also be a children's museum installation, a magician, a puppeteer, a costume parade for children at 2pm and canine one at 3pm, and much more!
12:00pm - 5:00pm URL: http://www.facebook.com/AdobeCreekFallFestival Address: Adobe Shopping Center - 3100 Lakeville HWY @ McDowell St. Contact: Melissa Abercrombie |
| San Rafael, CA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Kids costume swap sizes 0-10! Please bring clean costumes from 10-11AM. Leave your costumes in the box associated with the correct size. Exchange is 1-to-1: leave one and take one. Anything left over after 3PM is up for grabs whether you bring a costume or not.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Address: 814 WEST Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901 URL: www.MarinKidsConsignment.com Contact: Melissa |
| Thousand Oaks, CA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Bring costumes (size newborn - size 6) in from 2:00-2:30 pm Exchange will happen at 2:30 sharp Costumes need to be clean & on a hanger - if there are accessories, please put them in a bag. Receive a voucher (up to 4 total) for each costume and pick another costume 2:30 pm sharp. If you cannot find a replacement for your costume - it will be considered a wonderful donation. (No refunds.) If you do not have a costume to exchange, you can pay a flat fee of $8 for a costume. People just purchasing & not exchanging will go in after those exchanging. If costume is not in good condition, you are invited to donate it but you will need to pay the $8 fee if you'd like to buy one. Extra costumes will be donated to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation 2:00pm - 3:30pm URL: http://www.oaksparent.com Address: 33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks, CA Contact: Jessica |
| Vacaville, CA |
| 10-15-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Bring as much or as little as you want (ages 0-14 & maternity) & take what you need. This is NOT a "swap meet" or a "consignment sale". Kids play while moms socialize with other moms in our kid friendly venues. When the kid's swap is over, I donate the majority of leftover items to different local charities. We are always looking for moms to start one in their city. Details on website. We're also looking for sponsors, vendors & raffle donors. 8:30am - 11:30am URL: http://peaceloveswap.com/findanevent/vacavilleca.html Address: Kids Gone Wild - Indoor Bounce House Fun, 3777 Vaca Valley Parkway Vacaville, CA 95688 Contact: Meg Franz |
| Boulder, CO |
| 10-09-10 |
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Bring your gently used, last year's costumes to Common Threads to swap 'em for new ones! Common Threads will have seamstresses available for alterations, and Clementine Art will provide a table for making accessories like masks, crowns and swords. Refreshments will be provided. Free!
Address: Common Threads - 2707 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302 Contact: Clementine Art |
| Erie, CO |
| 10/21/10 (private) |
| Grand Junction, CO |
| 10-08-10 (private) |
| Westport, CT |
| 10-07-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Come to the Whole Foods Cafe to enjoy the kickoff to Green Halloween for Westport. Bring in gently used, clean costumes for kids or adults to Whole Foods anytime starting Friday October 1st thru October 6th with your name and phone number attached so you can receive a free costume swap chit on the day of the swap. Snacks and activities to keep kids happy and healthy! Contact JBDM1@yahoo.com with questions. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Address: Whole Foods, Westport - 399 Post Rd. West, Westport, CT 06880 Contact: Jennifer Boyd-Mullineaux |
| Newark, DE |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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To celebrate a greener Halloween, we will feature a Costume Swap at the Co-op Farmers Market from 11am - 1pm. The swap is open to children and adults. Bring last year's costume (gently used only, please!) and swap it for another one! Costume accessories and props are also welcome to be exchanged. There is no fee to participate, but you must bring a costume.
11:00am - 1:00pm URL: www.newarknaturalfoods.coop Address: 280 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19711 Contact: Newark Natural Foods Co-op |
| Branford, FL |
| 10-02-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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There will be a Halloween costume swap day at Hatch Park in Branford, Florida if anyone is interested in swapping their children's old costumes for a new and different one that someone else no longer needs or wants. Come join the fun and we will swap costumes for the kids and play at the park at the same time.
1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Address: Hatch Park in Branford, Florida Contact: Kristy Hart |
| Daytona Beach, FL |
| 10-09-10 |
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*Costumes must be in good condition with no tears or stains. Leftover costumes will be donated to a local charity. Thanks for helping to save our Earth by swapping costumes on National Costume Swap Day at the Eek-O Freaky Costume Swap. Come Mama, Papa, and kids, too! Dog costumes (costumes only) are also welcome. It's a great way to qualify for the Hallogreen® (Oct 31st) event's Eek-O Dog Costume contest. View our Treat-or-Treasures board Advance purchase Green Halloween® goodies, & Give-Away (raffle) tickets for the Hallogreen® 2010. KIDS CRAFT: Children ages 1 to 13 can enter to win the ChicoBag™ art contest by drawing a design that best captures the "Spirit of a Green Halloween®" using the provided ChicoBag™ design template and medium of choice. Admission is FREE, but donations to our local nonprofit beneficiary, Fair Share Urban Agriculture Project (wedigfairshare.org) however, will be readily accepted. 4pm to 6pm (Drop off costumes between 3pm and 4pm) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144293905609296 Address: First Presbyterian Church in Edris Hall at 620 S Grandview Avenue, Daytona Beach 32118 Contact: Ciana Maglio |
| Riverview, FL |
| 10-09-10 |
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This is our first costume swap! Come on out and bring your kids and even parents costumes to swap for something "new" to you! Look for the signs on Bloomingdale Ave. and Watson Rd. intersection. Yes, you must bring something to take something. Any leftover costumes will be donated to Goodwill. Swap ends promptly at noon.
9:00am - 12:00pm URL: www.brandon.macaronikid.com Address: Blue Lilac Avenue "green" space in Watson Glen subdivision. Signs begin at Bloomingdale Ave. and Watson Rd. intersecion in north Riverview. Contact: Sara McGill |
| Buford, GA |
| 10-23-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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A Green Halloween will be promoted at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center the full month of October. A Costume Swap will take place during our Creatures of the Night Festival on October 23rd. The festival will take place 2-5pm, but the center will be open for costume exchange from 10am-5pm. A drop box will be available in the GEHC lobby the full month of October. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://www.gwinnettehc.org/ Address: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center - 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30159 Contact: Heather |
| Chicago, IL |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Surf Sweets is partnering with Whole Foods Market - Lincoln Park, in Chicago, to host the 2010 Green Halloween Celebration. In addition to the Costume Swap there will be a variety of other kid's activities. Join us on our Spooky Scavenger Hunt through Whole Foods, which will feature live entertainment, eco-friendly arts and crafts, and naturally delicious sweets and snacks!
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Whole Foods - Lincoln Park Address: Whole Foods Market - Lincoln Park, 1550 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60642 Contact: Brett Usen or (312) 587-0648 |
| Lisle, IL |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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We know that there are Halloween boxes in basements and attics around the neighborhood that are overflowing with costumes. Then we thought, why not give families a chance to exchange those same costumes for something new to wear this Halloween season. The best part is that your family gets to have fun and be creative without spending a dime!
Drop off your gently-used costumes and accessories to Sky Blue Scholars at 1600 Maple Av between Thursday, October 7 and Friday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Then return on Saturday, October 16 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to pick out a costume or an accessory for each one you contributed. This same information will be posted on www.skybluescholars.com. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. URL: www.skybluescholars.com Address: 1600 Maple Avenue Contact: Sky Blue Scholars |
| Washington, IL |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| Carmel, IN |
| 10-09-10 |
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Re-boo! Re-wear! Re-Scare! Join us at Cool Creek Nature Center for HCPR’s first-ever Halloween costume swap! Bring an unwanted costume or costume accessory and SWAP it for another one. This is a great way to reuse costumes that no longer fit and save money at the same time! Please note the following:
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. URL: http://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/ParkCalDetails.asp?id=7977 Address: Cool Creek Nature Center - 2000 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN 46033 Contact: Hamilton County Parks and Recreation |
| Columbus, IN |
| 10-09-10 |
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1st annual kidscommons community costume swap day for children and adults. Recycle your old Halloween costumes and take home something new to wear this year.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. http://www.kidscommons.org/ Address: 309 Washington Street Contact: kidscommons, Columbus' Community Children's Museum |
| Franklin, IN |
| 10-14-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Anyone may participate in the exchange and costume sizes range from infant to adult. Simply bring a clean, gently used costume to the exchange and swap it for another. Costumes should be in good condition without tears or stains. The current costume selection includes a large assortment of various characters and themes, plus a “mix and match” costume rack is available to create your own “spooktacular”costume. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://recyclejohnsoncounty.com Address: 900 Arvin Road, Suite A Contact: Amy Grimmer or Kim Schafstall |
| South Bend, IN |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| Collingswood, NJ |
| 10/9/10 |
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This is a swap for all ages and sizes of costumes. Only clean costumes in good to excellent condition will be accepted. All leftover costumes will be dontated to Goodwill following the swap. Bring what you have and take what you need. This is an outdoor/covered porch event. If there is rain significant enough to cause poor participation, the event will be continued to October 10 from 10-noon. Please feel free to tell everyone you know who would be interested! For more info, contact spcthomas@comcast.net. 10:00am -12:00pm Address: 904 Eldridge Ave, West Collingswood, NJ 08107 Contact: spcthomas@comcast.net |
| Haddon Township, NJ |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| Medford, NJ |
| 10-02-10 |
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Have your kids outgrown their Halloween costumes? Bring your old costumes & accessories down to the library and swap them for new ones! The more people who participate, the more costumes there will be to choose from! 10AM - 5PM Address: 39 Allen Ave. Medford, NJ 08055 URL: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8954&EventID=77690 Contact: Danielle Behmke |
| St. Peters, MO |
| 9/29, 9/30, 10/4 |
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Come by Harvester Nazarene on 9/29 7pm-08:30pm or 9/30 9am-2pm to drop off your childrens' costumes (up to size 12.) Please include an index card labeled with your last name, costume size and a hangar. Come back on 10/4 between 9am-2pm to pick out a costume for your little one! No cost, no sign-ups! This event brought to you by Sunshine Kids Day Out, a ministry of Harvester Church of the Nazarene.
DROP OFF 9/29 7pm-8:30pm, 9/30 9am-2pm, 10/3 6pm-8pm PICK UP 10/4 9am-2pm Address: 3115 McClay, St. Peters, MO 63376 URL: www.harvesternazarene.com Contact: Kristin Skebo |
| New York, NY |
| 10-09-10 |
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This is an indoor swap for kids and adults!
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Address: 6th Ave. and 20th St. URL: www.omaroma.com Contact: Angela, Om Aroma & Co. |
| New York, NY |
| 10-30-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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World Financial Center's SCREAMIN' GREEN HALLOWEEN: Join artist-educators for mask and costume making with funky recycled and repurposed materials, compete with other witches and warlocks in earth-friendly games and enjoy organic and fair-trade candy treats. Exchange last year¹s costume for a new one at the Costume Swap, each gently used and ready-to-wear. Mini parades led by the Hungry March Band will take place at 1, 2 and 3pm. The day ends with a Ghosts & Goblins Parade to Poets House for a reading of spooky poems and seasonal snacks. World Financial Center Shops & Restaurants will have Screamin’ Green Halloween specials and sales!
12:00pm - 4:00pm URL: http://www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com/cgi-bin/Go.cgi?q_id=1080 Address: World Financial Center Winter Garden - 220 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281 Contact: Ashley Firestone |
| Fargo, ND |
| 10-15-10 & 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Time to go through the closets and upcycle those stored kiddie Halloween costumes no longer in use. What's one's trash is another's treasure! Drop off last year's Halloween costume or from year's before, and get a ticket to receive a "new" one.
On Friday, October 15th 5-7pm and Saturday, October 16th 9-12pm, come back to choose your "new" costume! Any costumes not chosen by noon on Saturday will be open for the public's choosing for $5. All proceeds and costumes left over will be donated to For Luv of Dog Rescue. Friday 5-7PM Saturday 9-12pm URL: www.beingecochic.com Address: 4955 17th Avenue South, Suite 106, Fargo, ND 58103 Contact: Eco Chic Boutique |
| Charlotte, NC |
| 10-09-10 |
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Get your Halloween off to a "Green" start at Charlotte's Green Halloween Costume Swap. Don't buy new this year - save some money and help green our community by swapping out your children's gently used costumes.
Hosted by Natural Luxe and Atherton Mill and Market, this is a great opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and support your local farmers and vendors. We will have goody bags filled with great discounts and offers f...rom our sponsors for the 1st 100 swappers to arrive. 10:00am - 2:00pm Address: Atherton Mill Market, 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146911785346184 Contact: Jennifer Branham |
| The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), NC |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Swap for all types of costumes, though primarily specializing in young adult costumes. No additional activities except for the costume swap. Held inside in a private residence so we will be strict about keeping to the hours of the swap. All details are in the Facebook link so I encourage you to click it.
3:00pm - 5:30pm URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142035142507643 Address: TBA, so join the Facebook invite for updates. Will be located in the Triangle area and advanced warning will be given. Contact: Jen Levenbook |
| Olatje, KS |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Bring a costume to swap.
3pm Address: 15560 West 123rd Terrace Contact: Angela Nosworthy |
| Brewer, ME |
| 10-17-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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This is a swap for all costumes. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Address: SNAP FITNESS - 242 State St, Brewer ME Contact: Debra Daigle |
| Dedham, MA |
| 10-2-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Toy and Halloween Costume swap sponsered by Dedham Junior Womens Club
10:00am-2:00pm Address: Endicott Library Contact: Renee Bowser |
| Middleboro, MA |
| 10-07-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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The Library is hosting a costume swap and face painting workshop for parents on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Bring in your child’s clean, gently-used costumes from years past to exchange for a “new” one! Costumes should be donated on a hanger. A full costume must be donated in order to receive a full costume in return. Donations are being accepted now. The swap will take place in the Meeting Room.
The Parents Face Painting Workshop will be held at 7 PM in the Children's Program Room. Learn techniques to use on your children for parties and Halloween night! 5:30 pm - 8 pm Address: 102 North Main St., Middleboro MA, 02346 URL: http://www.midlib.org/ Contact: Middleborough Public Library |
| Norwell, MA |
| 10-02-10 |
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9:00am - 12:00pm Address: School Administrationn Building - 322 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Contact: Sarah Baker |
| Rockport, MA |
| 1-=04-10 |
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To be held on Monday, October 4th in the Elementary School Cafeteria from 630pm - 8pm. All costumes and accesories $10- $5. We have witches, princesses, bears, bumble bee's and more. So, clean out the attic and bring your old gently used halloween costumes and come on down for some swaping
6:30pm - 8:00pm Address: 34 Jerdens Lane, Rockport MA 01966 Contact: Maria Clements |
| Salem, MA |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Address: 1 Sewall Street Salem MA 01970 Phone: 952-881-2425 Contact: Salem YMCA |
| Lansing, MI |
| 10-24-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Swap your clean and gently used children's costumes and exchange it for a fun new costume for your child to enjoy. Pull out those costumes you have been packing away year after year and make it possible for someone else to enjoy it. We will host our annual kids halloween party (Mega FUNfest) Saturday, 10-30 6-9pm!
10:00am - 11:00am URL: www.megafunfest2010.eventbrite.com Address: 3000 West Miller Road, Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nicole |
| Croswell, MI |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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The library will be offering a Costume Swap and Halloween Movie. The library is offering you a place to donate your old costume in swap for a new one. Costumes should be in good condition. You may also donate without swapping. Any leftover donations will be given to charity or saved for next year. The movie and swap will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. When you bring your costume to exchange, be sure to get a token to redeem for your new costume after the movie. The staff will organize the costumes during the movie with the swap taking place afterwards. The title of the movie is TBA. 11 a.m. movie first then swap Address:111 N. Howard Ave. Croswell, MI 48422 URL: www.croswell-library.comwww.croswell-library.com Contact: Aitkin Memorial District Library--Jennifer Walters |
| Bloomington, MN |
| DATE *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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This a fun way to begin an echo-friendly lesson for children, plus a great way to find the perfect Halloween costume for girls and boys. There will be contests, prizes, hot cider, cookies, treats, fun and games. Bring in a gently used costume and take home a "new to you" one. Also receive 10% OFF a purchase with a swap.
11:00am - 4:00pm URL: http://wp.me/p10vuG-dV Address: 7876 Portland Avenue South Contact: Kelly Stone |
| Bloomington, MN |
| 10-15-10 - 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Community Youth Halloween Costume Exchange & Donation Event The bummer about kids Halloween costumes is that they’re pretty much a one-time use item. Kids grow so fast, and unless you’ve got younger kids to pass down those costumes to, they’re useless to your family after the season. Thankfully, you can help out other families in need and give new life to a gently used costume at the same time. Rosemount Parks and Recreation has set up a Children’s Halloween Costume Exchange that allows you to exchange or donate your kids used costumes and choose a “new” costume for your child for this season or provide a costume for a kid in need in Rosemount. Tickets will be handed out for each donated costume. One costume entitles the donor to one ticket, which can then be used to "pay" for the new costume they choose at the exchange. Costume Drop Off: Drop off your clean children’s costume to the Parks and Recreation Office in the lower level of the community center at 13885 South Robert Trail anytime Monday – Friday between 8:00am-4:30pm from now until Wednesday, October 13. Costume Pick Up: Pick up a “new” costume Friday, October 15 from 6-8pm or Saturday, October 16 from 9-11am at the Steeple Center 14375 South Robert Trail (Former St Joseph’s Church). Questions – Contact Rosemount Parks and Recreation at 651-322-6000. Fri. Oct 15 - 6-8pm Sat. Oct 16 - 9-11am Address: The Rosemount Steeple Center - 14375 South Robert Trail, Rosemount MN 55068 Contact: Lisa Maurer, City of Rosemount, MN |
| Virginia, MN |
| 10-09-10 |
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Donate a costume and get a discount on a “new” one! Bring your old Halloween costumes to the Y and you’ll be able to purchase one for only $5. Drop off old costumes by Thursday, October 7th. Purchase costumes at the Y on Saturday, October 9th 10am – 12pm. The costume swap is being held as part of the YMCA’s Black Cat Run festivities.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. http://www.shoptotallykids.com OR www.mesabiymca.org Address: Mesabi Family YMCA - 8367 Unity Drive, Virginia, MN 55792 Contact: Becky |
| Cleveland, OH |
| 10-09-10 |
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Cleveland.Momslikeme.com will be hosting a costume swap at our annual Birthday Play Date at the Cleveland Metro parks Zoo on Saturday, October 9th. The swap is for kids costumes only. Follow the link for more details and how to join the fun!
11:00am - 2:00pm URL: http://cleveland.momslikeme.com/members/JournalActions.aspx?g=655936&m=14641538&source=stream_rail Address: The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, Ohio Contact: Cleveland Momslikeme.com |
| Shaker Heights, OH |
| 10-09-10 |
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Swap your used children's costumes and get "new" ones for free! Halloween games and painting for the kids, and free cookies for everyone. Rain or shine!
10:00am-12:00pm Address: 22276 Rye Rd Contact: Carla Dangerfield |
| Portland, OR |
| 10-16-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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join us for a halloween costume swap and fun fall activities for the kids!
let's start the swap at noon, but you can bring any costumes earlier.
we will have some fun kid friendly activities like decorating mini pumpkins, maybe a shadow puppet performance and face painting? we'll also provide some light refreshments. come swap, hang out, and have fun! 12:00pm - 2:00pm Address: 3434 se milwaukie ave, portland, or 97202 Contact: Rebecca Andersson |
| Portland, OR |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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The Portland Hallowe'en Bazaar is an all ages, family friendly, community event with local and regional crafters, performers and artists inside the Oaks Amusement Park Giant Bazaar Tent with classic spooky themed cars on display outside through out the crisp Autumn grounds Sunday, October 10th (10/10/10!).
And now we are super ecxited to add a Green Halloween Costume swap to our already packed list of activities! Now in our 3rd year we are proud to be raising awareness for the Friends of the Lone Fir foundation, helping with the upkeep and preservation of Lone Fir Cemetery, Oregon's only cemetery in the national historic registry. We are also proud to be host for a new exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society focusing on Hallowe'ens of Oregon's past! Noon to 6pm URL: www.portlandhalloweenbazaar.comwww.portlandhalloweenbazaar.com Address: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland, Oregon 97202 Contact: The Portland Hallowe'en Bazaar |
| Roseburg, OR |
| 10-09-10 |
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This is a Swap-o-rama-rama, a clothing re-purposing event...but please do come and make costumes as well!
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Address: Phoenix School, Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg OR Contact: Lisa Hubbard |
| Salem, OR |
| 10-09-10 |
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13 Nights of Halloween Preview with Costume Swap (1-5 PM) & Zombie 101 Class (5-6 PM) Out with the old and in with the new – to you! Join us at Clockworks Café as we preview the Culture Shock Community Project’s 13 Nights of Halloween with a Costume Swap and Zombie 101 class! Save some money and help green our community by swapping out a gently used costume for a costume that is new to you! IMPORTANT DETAILS: - Anyone may participate in the exchange. - Please only bring costumes that are clean and in good condition (no rips or stains – unless it’s part of the costume, of course!) - Costumes for children, adults and pets will be accepted. I- f you are unable to find a re-used costume you would like to swap for, you may donate your costume or reclaim your original costume provided that it has not already been claimed by someone else. - Feel free to donate costumes without swapping! - Leftover costumes will be donated to charity or saved for next year. Costumes being donated may be dropped off at Clockworks Café any time prior to the event. The exchange will be from 1-5 PM. Zombie 101 class will be from 5-6 PM 1:00pm - 5:00pm URL: www.cultureshockproject.com/13nights Address: Clockworks Cafe & Cultural Center - 241 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Contact: Carlee Wright |
| Bethlehem, PA |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| Clarks Summit, PA |
| 10-09-10 |
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This swap will take place at all three office locations in The Abingtons, the North Pocono area and the Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania. All kids in NEPA may participate in the event. Beginning on October 1, 2010, and continuing through October 8, children (with the assistance of adult supervision) may drop off their used costumes (in good condition) and receive a token. The token can be redeemed on October 9, 2010 for a costume of their choice, available at either of the three sites (first come, first serve). We would like to thank everyone one in advance for their support of this wonderful green-initiative taking place in NEPA!! 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Coldwedll Banker NEPA (Facebook) Address: Three Locations: Clarks Summit Office - 651 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Moscow Office - 1250 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Blakely Office - 130 Main Street, Blakely, PA 18447 Contact: Greg Solfanelli |
| Philadelphia, PA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Join us from 12-2pm for our Costume Swap. Come get into the Halloween spirit, enjoy refreshments, and shop! Go Green and swap out your gently used costumes, accessories, and props with other participants! (Costumes cannot be swapped for tagged merchandise.)
**All proceeds benefit The Career Wardrobe, a non-profit organization that has been empowering women in transition for over 15 years.
12:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. www.wardrobeboutique.org Address:1822 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130 (corner of 19th & Spring Garden) Contact: The Wardrobe Boutique |
| Swarthmore, PA |
| 10-02-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Rules of the Trade You must bring 1 costume to trade but you may bring more. For each costume you bring you can choose another costume. Any left over costumes will be donated to charity This is going to be a great event, with appetizers and its a BYOB event so feel free to bring a bottle of wine and share with your friends. We are also working with local vendors who will be set up to show you their items and are also going to be a few raffles. Blogging Mommas Planning the event: Trina from O'Boy! Organics Jessica from Delaware County Moms Andrea from http://www.parentise.com/live/home/ Shannon from http://www.phillyburbmoms.com/ 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. www.delcopamoms.blogspot.com Address:Swarthmore Community Center - 715 Harvard Avenue Swarthmore, PA URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115044281886195 Contact: Jessica Mudrick or Trina O'Boyle from O'Boy! Organic |
| Virginia Beach, SC |
| 10-09-10 |
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This will be a fundraiser for a local homeless shelter. The customers should bring a costume from Oct. 2 to Oct.9 (noon) to recieve a ticket. The ticket will be used to choose a costume of their choice on the 9th from 10 to 7.
10:00am to 7:00pm URL: www.theknapsackconsignments.hrcoxmail.com Address: 3352 Princess Anne Rd. Ste 913, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Contact: The Knapsack Children's Consignment |
| Fort Worth, TX |
| 10-11-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Holistic Moms Network of Tarrant County will be holding a "Planning a Holistic Halloween" meeting.
We will share information on: 1. Alternative treats: We will have samples from Glee Gum, Yummy Earth, and Surf Sweets. If you make non-food treats, please bring those to show & tell! 2. Costumes: If you have some great homemade costumes, please bring to show & tell! If you have any costumes that have been outgrown (homemade or purchased), please bring them to swap/giveaway! See you there!! 6:30pm - 8:30pm URL: holisticmoms.org Address: 5100 Highway 121, Colleyville, TX Contact: Natalie Weimer |
| Houston, TX |
| 10/22/10 (private) |
| McKinney, TX |
| 10-10-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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$5 per costume to buy or sell...snacks will be provided! Cash only!
3:00pm - 4:00pm URL: www.mydfwmommy.com Address: Subdivision Pavillion of Heights at West Ridge in McKinney Contact: Courtney Solstad |
| Montgomery, TX |
| 10/9/10 (private) |
| San Antonio, TX |
| 9-18-10 thru 10-18-10 |
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Month-long collection of new and gently used Halloween costumes (adult and children) benefiting Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives. Children in the care of RMYA will wear many of these costumes, with others available for purchase at the RMYA Thrift Shop. RMYA is committed to caring for children in crisis. Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives goal is to give children a foundation of positive values, which will promote future success and end the cycle of abuse. Hours Vary Addresses: Alamo CrossFit, 14375 Blanco Rd.; Azuca Nuevo Restaurant, 713 S. Alamo; Blonde Creative, 2500 McCullough Ave.; The CE Group, 200 E. Grayson; Joshua Austin, DDS PLLC, 4553 N. Loop 1604 W. #1211; Miss Roxy Derek, 4553 N. Loop 1604 W. #1115; Run Wild Sports, 300 E. Grayson; Peaches Home and Gifts, 15056-2 US Hwy 281 N.; On Main - Off Main, 120 W. Mistletoe; Chili's Restaurants San Antonio and Surrounding Areas (15 Locations) URL: http://www.scare-n-share.com/ Contact: Pam |
| Riverdale, UT |
| 10-02-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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This is going to be a great, fun event at Green The World
October 2nd 2010 from 11am – 6pm
Here’s how it works….In the next 2 weeks bring to Green The World all your old Halloween Costumes. This can be Costumes, Wigs, Shoes, and Accessories, anything Halloween. Have these cleaned and ready to wear with the size easily marked. I will keep an Inventory of what you have brought in. Costumes can be men’s, women’s, and children’s, pet, whatever you have will be accepted!!! Then….come back on Saturday, October 2nd and pick out a costume equaling what you brought in for FREE. For example, if you brought in 2 costumes, you can pick out 2 costumes for FREE. If you brought in just some accessories, you can pick out new accessories for FREE. Fun hu? 11:00am to 6:00pm URL: www.greentheworldstoe.com Address: 4171 Riverdale Road (next to Best Buy), Riverdale, Utah 84405 Contact: Green The World |
| Fairfax, VA |
| 10-07-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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This is a playdate for children and a costume swap. We are swaping costumes for kids around the age 0-4. Bring a costume and your little one and join us on October 7th from 1:30-4:00.
1:30pm-4:00pm Address: 10360 North Street Fairfax VA. City of Fairfax Library meeting room A/B Contact: Olivia LoBalbo |
| Richmond, VA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Join Franklin Goose 10 a.m.-6 p.m. October 9th for national costume swap day! Bring in your used children’s costumes any day this week and receive a costume voucher. At 10 a.m. Saturday, you can bring in your voucher to select your new costume. At 3 p.m. leftover costumes will be available for a $5 donation. All proceeds and leftover costumes will be donated to a local charity.
10:00am - 6:00pm URL: http://blog.franklingoose.com/2010/10/green-halloween-costume-swap Address: 3401 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA Contact: Franklin Goose |
| Bellevue, WA |
| 10-16-10 |
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Bring costumes and swap! 12:00pm-3:30pm Address: Bellevue WA Whole Foods Market - 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 USA |
| Bellevue, WA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Please Join Holli Dunn Photography at the studio loft for a costume swap and FREE 5x7 digital portrait of your child in his or her newly swapped costume!!
This event is by RSVP only, please contact Holli at holli@hollidunn.com for more information and to RSVP. :) Hope to see you there! 9:30am-12:30pm URL: http://hollidunn.com/blog/2010/09/family/green-halloween-and-national-costume-swap-day-bellevue-family-photographer/ Address: 12708 Northup Way, Bellevue WA 98005, Suite 201D Contact: Holli Dunn Photography |
| Edmonds, WA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Womentorz.com and Coldwell Banker Bain will be hosting a Costume Swap on October 9, 2010. This will be a wonderful time to help the environment, donate a costume and save some money. There will be wonderful activities for kids throughout the scheduled time, so bring your party hat on.
We are allowing costumes to be dropped off after October 1st until the day of the swap at the Coldwell Banker Bain location where a token will be given if you would like to return to pick up a new costume the day of the event. Costumes should be in good condition. This will provide a nice selection of costumes to be available the day of the costume swap. All leftover costumes will be given to a local charity. Hope to see you there!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Green Halloween Edmonds (Facebook) Address: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates, 108 5th Avenue S Edmonds, WA 98020 Contact: Melinda Knight |
| Federal Way, WA |
| 10-09-10, 10-16-10 & 10-23-10 |
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For adult and child costumes, hosted at outdoor Farmer's Market so plenty of items to browse while there. Only canceled in extreme weather, light rain and cold ok. 10-9, 10-16 and 10-23 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Address: Farmer's Market at The Commons Mall in Federal Way Contact: Jennifer |
| Issaquah, WA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Drop off your swap-able costumes at Small Threads during business hours the week of October 2nd – 8th. In exchange for your costume(s) you will be given a Swap Ticket(s) to be brought back for the event on October 9th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. During the event, participants will be treated to a 20% discount on all Small Thread merchandise; that’s right, you can swap and then shop! To sweeten the deal even more, Adventure Kids Playcare is offering one free hour of childcare during the two hours of the swap. Dana and Diana of Macaroni Kid will be there, too! 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. URL:http://snoqualmievalley.macaronikid.com/article/37999/national-costume-swap-day Address: Small Threads {for kids} Consignment - 1480 NW Gilman Blvd # 3, Issaquah, WA 98027-5380 (425) 427-5430 Contact: Dana Verhoff, Snoqualmie Valley Macaroni Kid |
| Redmond, WA |
| 10-08-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Girl Scout Troop 41046 invites you to bring any gently used, clean costume and exchange for another donated costume. You can also donate “dress up items”, “theater costumes” – anything that an infant to 13 year old could wear for Halloween.
Anything not selected will be donated to a local non-profit organization. The troop will also be accepting your donations of non-perishable food items for HopeLink. 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM URL: Address: Redmond Public Libary, Meeting Room 1 - 15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond, WA 98052 Contact: Kathleen F. Miller |
| Seattle, WA |
| 10-27-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Get ready for Halloween with Seattle Free Schools Costume Swap O Rama Rama. Open to all ages. Bring costumes, hats, fabrics. Swap for a cool costume or create something entirely new.
5:30pm - 7:30pm URL: http://www.seattlefreeschool.org Address: Ballard Public Library - 5702 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA Contact: Clare Cronkleton |
| Seattle, WA |
| 10-09-10 |
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Friday, October 1st - Saturday, October 9th
Green Halloween Costume Swap
October 9th 12:00pm -3pm Free!
Starting October 1st we’ll be collecting gently used Halloween costumes. Drop off your costumes at Whole Foods Market Roosevelt Square, Bellevue, or Interbay and receive a ticket for our Green Halloween Costume swap on October 9th from 12pm-3pm. For every costume or 5 small accessories turned in you’ll receive a ticket. Bring your tickets back on Saturday October 9th to swap them out for a “new-to-you” gently used costume! 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Green Halloween Edmonds (Facebook) Address: 1026 ne 64th St., Seattle Wa 98115 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98119 Contact: Mary Hernandez |
| Seattle, WA |
| 10-04-10 - 10-07-10 (private) |
| Vancouver, WA |
| 10-22-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Fisher's Landing Elementary School PTO will be hosting a costume swap during their Family Bingo Night. Participants can bring up to 5 costumes to swap.
Address: 2915 SE Blairmont Dr Contact: Jaynee Haygood |
| Vashon Island, WA |
| 10-10-10 |
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In collaboration with National Costume Swap Day and Just Stuff, Books By the Way will host a Halloween Costume Swap-n-Sew. Costumes in good condition can be dropped off at the store beginning October 1st. Families will earn an exchange credit for every costume they donate. On the day of the swap costumes will be organized by size. Sewing machines and instructors will be on hand to alter costumes or help create new ones. Leftover costumes will be donated to various non-profit organizations. Families wishing to participate without donating a costume may pay a $5.00 fee.
Address:Books By the Way, 9922 SW Bank Rd. Vashon, WA 98070 Contact: Jenni Wilke |
| Washington DC |
| 10-02-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Bring any number of used kids and adult costumes (in good condition) and accessories (hats, wigs,crowns, tiaras, swords, wands, etc.) and give them to the person at the door. You will receive tickets according to the number of costumes you bring and then you can browse the selection of costumes and select
new ones to bring home (you donate one costume, get one ticket, and can pick one "new" costume, you donate 2 costumes, get two tickets, and can bring 2 "new" costumes home etc.)
9:30am - 10:30am Address: Shepherd Park Library, Meeting room B (, 7420 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20012 Contact: Kirsten |
| Richmond, Ontario |
| 10-9-10 - 10-30-10 |
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This will be a first time venture. We will be doing an online swap through the nursery school facebook page. If people are not able to meet in person, items can be dropped off at the address above. Happy swapping!!
Address: 401 Sangeet Contact: Richmond Cooperative Nursery School |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| 10-09-10 |
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Bunch is gonna celebrate National Costume Swap Day by hosting our own swap! For a few hours, we’re taking over a coffeehouse and inviting kids and parents in and around Toronto to bring their used costumes, pick through piles of stuff and hopefully leave with a new/old costume for this Halloween. So dust of that Darth Vader suit or that plastic princess crown sitting at the back of your closet and bring it down.
The event will take place Saturday, October 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at our favourite coffee shop/locavorium The Hub (1028 Shaw Street, at Dupont), just around the corner from Bunch HQ. Come out and enjoy some coffee and treats. 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. URL: http://www.bunchfamily.ca/organize-costume-swap-city Address: 1028 Shaw Street, at Dupont Contact: Bunch |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 10-20-10 *NOTE Date is not on the national day |
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Aplaydia's first annual HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP!
Bring in your clean, used Halloween costumes (all children's sizes accepted) into Aplaydia Indoor Playground between now and October 20. Receive one "swap ticket" for each item you bring. Then get ready for some fun, free swapping on swap day! Enter for a chance to win a "JUST US! Cafe" gift basket. Swap Party Date: Wednesday October 20 Viewing of Costumes: 12-1pm Swapping starts: 1:00pm FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! 12:00pm - 4:00pm URL: http://www.aplaydia.com Address: 936 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS B4A 3P1 (Aplaydia is located at the corner of Hammonds Plains Road and Bedford Highway in the new Starbucks plaza) Contact: Aplaydia Indoor Playground |
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*Statistic credit Bob Lilienfeld www.Use-Less-Stuff.com based on
data from U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Transportation.
Assumes costume weight of 1 pound.
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