Ironically, even with having 2 young grandchildren, I don't usually have the occasion to enter a…read moretoy store. I typically make online purchases, but with ONCE UPON A TIME TOYS, how could I avoid it? I love the store name, and it was right there in front of me in quaint, charming Stowe, VT, so I went in. There were a great many unique toys, games and children's gift ideas at this store, but it was overwhelming to me. The sales associate was very friendly, so I asked her what she'd recommend for a 1 year old girl and something "Spiderman" for my 4 year old grandson. She immediately presented me with a cloth doll, and a little boat with Spiderman in it that when wound up in water (like in a bathtub), it would zoom across the water. I took them both !! My granddaughter was interested for a few minutes and moved on to something else because she's only 1. I'm quite certain the little doll will have greater appeal to her as she gets older. My grandson was soooooooo taken with his Spiderman boat that he broke it before getting to test it out in the actual water. He's 4, and listening to directions is not part of his skill set yet, lol. Regardless, if we're ever back up in Stowe, VT, I'm sure we'd return to this store to see what else we could find for my grandchildren !! Great little store with lots of unique toys for kids !!

The owners were so sweet and engaging my children loved talking and playing with her as she showed…read morethem some of the options. They have a wonderful selection of different toys!

Toys, toys and more toys. These types of toy stores are far and few in between. These places are…read moremore fun than visiting a big box store with a toy department. The staff is generally more friendlier and knowledgeable. What a great time looking at all of the options. My grandson loves these places.

It's so nice to have a toy store in town. They carry a lot of products and staff is helpful. Thank…read moreyou!

Great selection of unique toys and wonderful baby gifts! We always stop here when in the village…read more The staff is very friendly and helpful!

I visited this store to look for kids pajamas for Christmas. When I went to pay the cashier tried…read moreto charge me $5 more than the marked price for each item. As a matter of principal, I decided to take my business elsewhere.

Great selection of toys and gifts for kids! Well worth the trip if you are in Killington or…read moreshopping in Downtown Rutland!

Family run toy store with 6 rooms featuring a variety of toys, books, and gifts for children…read more Friendly service. If you are traveling in the area with a young child, it's a recommend stop.

From the owner: The Tiny Acorn is committed to providing children with the kinds of toys and crafts that grow their…read moreimagination.

Alright, so I'll be the first to admit I'm a big proponent of hand me down clothing with little…read morechildren so maybe I had no business being here to begin with Occasionally, I'm a sucker for a hard to find piece or accessory (fun hats, etc) so curiosity drew me in ?along with their fun signage). If you appreciate (and are willing to spend $$) fun, retro, etc. kids fashion, then this spot is for you. We found several fun pieces with prints ranging from gold and tennis to artsy farm animals. Many of the clothing items were priced in the $50-$100+ ballpark. Ultimately, the clearance section in the back and toys selection were of most interest as we perused for a gift for our niece. They offer serval thoughtful items that would make good gifts- Lego design sets, piggy banks, etc. The shop is well organized and clean.

My package (1-pair of overpriced leggings) was lost by USPS in late November of 2025. I gave it the…read moreallotted amount of time to see if the parcel would turn up on either end while working with the post office to try and track it down. After some time I decided to reach out to the manager Marie Kelly who was unwilling to even offer me a partial refund or reshipment. I've been in sales for over 30 years, and I would never treat a customer this way, for any reason ever. I follow a strict policy of treat you customers the same way you'd want to be treated; especially if it means only losing the retail mark-up cost of an item. But, I guess they don't hold ethics in very high esteem. Apparently, the customer isn't always right with yellow-turtle. Order online with this merchant at your own risk.

Good selection of toys but expensive. The store is jammed packed and not a kid-friendly environment.read more

This is such a great little toy shop! The staff are friendly and very accommodating, I placed a…read morespecial order with them without issue recently. They have many one of a kind toys that I have not seen elsewhere. Their toys are fairly priced for the quality and selection that they have - a quick search online found most of their products to be priced similarly to Amazon. What's better than a local, affordable toy shop?

An absolutely fabulous store. I came for my second ukelele (bought the first one here and was very…read morehappy with the quality and choices). The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful, the instrument selection is first-rate. So many other things of interest here -- books, games, puzzles, musical instruments, art supplies, toys. A "museum of cool things you just have to have!"

Lots of pleasant surprises here, in both contents and prices - too much to pore over in one visit…read more Will definitely be back, though it's a little off one of my beaten paths.