I love clothing swaps- if you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kids’ wardrobes (and my own). Now that the kids have grown into adult-sized clothing, I’m always looking for a good swap with clothes in all our sizes.
And, as always, if you are looking for more information about clothing swaps, check out my post (with other San Diego, CA area resources) here.
October has many great swaps, including Halloween costume swaps!
Porchlight Halloween costume swap
- Date: Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
- Time: 1–3 PM
- Location: 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite F (behind Denny’s & Mic Drop Comedy)
- Details: Please bring clean, gently used kids’ costumes, dress-up clothes, accessories, and costume pieces in good, wearable condition.
Daydreamers Landing Halloween clothing and costume swap
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Time: 2pm-6pm
- Location: Daydreamers Landing, 8575 Los Coches rd #1, El Cajon, CA
Details: Bring your gently used Halloween costumes and outfits (shirts, dresses, pajamas, etc.) and give them new life!
Goth Clothing Swap at San Diego Goth Picnic
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Pioneer Park (1521 Washington Place, San Diego)
- Details: Free, all-ages community swap. Bring clean, gently used items and a blanket to display them.
Slow Down Swap Party at SD Climate Week
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Garden of the Sky at the University of San Diego
- Details: Hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego during Climate Week, featuring a free clothing swap (limit 1 grocery bag of donations), a fix-it clinic, and an upcycled fashion show
Women’s Clothing Swap in La Mesa
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: The Chapel at Grossmont (5651 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942)
- Details: Free swap for women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. Items should be freshly laundered. [1]
New-to-You Clothing Swap in Spring Valley
The Good Loop hosts clothing swaps in Southern CA frequently, but has nothing currently planned. I recommend following them on Instagram to stay in the know.
Let’s Go Girls SD also hosts clothing swaps frequently. Check out their Instagram page.
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