# Once Upon A Child: Thrift Store in Hickory, NC

> Once Upon A Child is a thrift store in Hickory, NC.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/nc/hickory/once-upon-a-child/

This Hickory thrift store buys and sells gently used children's clothes, shoes, and toys. It accepts clothing for recycling or donation and offers in-store pickup. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Open seven days a week, the store has a 4 rating from 654 Google reviews, with reviewers mentioning brand selection, shoes, friendly staff, and variety of choices.

> Chain operation that buys & sells gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 2108 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
- Phone: +1828-820-8885
- Website: http://www.onceuponachildhickorync.com/
- Google rating: 4 from 654 reviews
- County: Catawba County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.7012964,-81.3011705
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 367, 4★ 128, 3★ 43, 2★ 37, 1★ 79

## Features

- Buying and donating: Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store pickup
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

## What reviewers mention

brand selection (34), shoes (32), friendly staff (29), variety of choices (10), cleanliness (7), gently used clothing (5), 2nd hand (3), new merchandise (3)

## 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 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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