Swap, Share & Support - Before the Holiday Rush

Clean out your closets, refresh your kids’ wardrobes, and give back to local families before the season of chaos sets in.

WHEN: Saturday, November 22 | 11am-2pm
WHERE: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 3rd Floor, Child Development Centre, 5640 Sackville St, Halifax, NS

DROP OFF: Friday, Nov 21st | 2pm- 5pm | In the Lobby

*IMPORTANT NOTE: The YMCA requires photo ID for entrance into their facility*

The Big Little Swap

About the Big Little Swap

Kids outgrow everything fast. The Big Little Swap is your chance to trade what your family no longer needs for something new to you, while helping other local parents do the same.

Bring freshly washed, gently used children’s clothing and small toys & maternity clothes that are ready for their next home. You’ll leave with fresh finds for your little ones and a little more breathing room at home heading into the holidays.

What to bring:

Clothing

  • Baby to kid sizes welcome (Ages 0-5)

  • Also accepting maternity clothes

  • Must be freshly cleaned and in next-to-new condition

  • Please no stains, rips, or worn-out items

Toys

  • Small toys only (no oversized gear or furniture)

  • Must be clean, complete, and in good working order

  • Think puzzles, books, dolls, blocks, and games

We’re also collecting diapers for the Halifax Diaper Bank.

This local initiative collects boxes and even loose diapers that your kids have outgrown, then redistributes them to families across HRM. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference in keeping babies clean, dry, and comfortable.

Diapers

HOW IT WORKS

Drop off your items the day before (details above) or at check-in

  1. Browse what others have brought

  2. Take what you need - everything’s free

  3. Donate diapers if you have them

Simple, sustainable, and community-powered.

WHY IT MATERS

The Big Little Swap is about connection and care, not consumption.
It’s a way to lighten your load, share what you have, and head into the holidays feeling a little lighter, a little more organized, and a lot more connected.