Bring $40 And A Free Saturday To These 7 Mississippi Antique Malls
Forty dollars does not sound like much until you hand it to a kid inside a Mississippi antique mall. Suddenly that cash turns into old marbles, a dusty comic, a funny salt shaker, or a clock that still ticks.
We wandered into a few of these places expecting a quick look and ended up staying for hours. Here are seven malls across the state where a modest budget and one open Saturday can turn into a real family treasure hunt.
1. Relics Antique Marketplace, Tupelo, MS
Two full floors of booths sit inside a historic building on South Green Street, and that layout matters when you have kids in tow. Splitting the day by floor gives everyone a natural halfway point, a chance to regroup and compare finds before heading up or down.
Variety is the big draw. Antiques and collectibles fill most booths, but local craft goods are tucked in among the vintage pieces, which gives younger shoppers something newer to consider.
Prices run from low to mid range, so a $40 budget can stretch across several small treasures instead of vanishing on one item.
How long should you plan? Longer than you think.
The marketplace is big enough that walking the whole thing near closing time is a stretch, so arriving early pays off. Saturday hours run from 10 AM to 8 PM, the longest window on this list, which means you can fit lunch in Tupelo and still come back for a second lap.
Saturday afternoon tends to be the busiest stretch. Families who prefer quieter aisles should aim for the morning, when browsing feels relaxed and kids can linger at a booth without a crowd behind them.
A restroom is on site, which every parent will appreciate.
2. Shack Too Antique Mall, Olive Branch, MS
Clocks line the walls, and the ticking is half the fun. Shack Too Antique Mall on Depot Street carries a good number of them, along with military relics that tend to grab the attention of history-minded kids.
From the street, the shop looks small. Step through the door and it keeps going, packed with items from multiple vendors who fill every bit of space.
That density rewards slow browsing, so give everyone permission to look closely rather than rush.
Bargains are where this stop really shines for a $40 budget. Prices are reasonable to begin with, and many items carry sale tags, sometimes at least 50 percent off the normal asking price.
A kid who finds a half-price treasure feels like they just won something, and that excitement carries through the rest of the day.
Saturday hours run from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the shop is closed on Mondays. Free Wi-Fi is available, handy if you want to look up the history of an old piece before buying it.
Olive Branch sits just south of Memphis, so families in north Mississippi can easily pair this visit with lunch in the old downtown area nearby.
3. Antiques & More, D’Iberville, MS
Fair pricing is the reputation here, and on the Gulf Coast that is a welcome thing. Antiques & More in D’Iberville is an expansive mall stocked with vintage collectibles and unusual pieces, and the tags tend to stay friendly to family wallets.
Several booths run their own sales, so it helps to scan for discount signs as you walk. Teaching kids to compare prices between booths turns the trip into a quiet lesson in budgeting.
With $40, a sharp-eyed shopper can come home with more than expected.
The aisles offer plenty to see without feeling overwhelming. That balance makes it a good fit for younger children who might tire in larger, maze-like malls.
A restroom on site keeps the visit comfortable.
Plan around one quirk: the store closes on Tuesdays but opens the rest of the week from 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday morning through the afternoon brings the most traffic, so early birds get calmer aisles.
Because D’Iberville sits just north of Biloxi, it pairs nicely with a beach afternoon or a seafood lunch. On rainy coast days, an indoor treasure hunt like this can rescue a family weekend that might otherwise stall.
4. Collins Antiques & More Mall, Collins, MS
Neat shelves and tidy staging set Collins Antiques & More Mall apart. On Main Street in this small south Mississippi town, the booths are well organized and clean, which makes it easy for kids to spot what they like without digging through piles.
Variety covers collectibles for all kinds of interests. One child might zero in on toys while another drifts toward glassware or old signs, and the layout lets everyone follow their own trail.
Prices are good enough that buying a dozen small items in one trip is realistic, a fun challenge to set for a family with $40 to spend.
Friendly service at the register adds to the small-town feel. Kids handing over their own money and counting change get a confidence boost that sticks with them.
Watch the clock, though. Saturday hours run from 9 AM to 4 PM, an hour shorter than weekdays, and the mall is closed on Sunday.
Morning arrivals have the most breathing room. A restroom is available on site.
Collins sits near the crossroads of US-49 and US-84, so it works as a pleasant stop on a longer drive through the Pine Belt.
5. The Depot Antique Mall, Oxford, MS
Book lovers, this is your stop. The Depot Antique Mall in Oxford is an expansive store with a wide range of vintage items, and its book selection gives young readers something special to hunt for.
Old books make terrific budget finds. An illustrated edition or a classic with a handwritten inscription inside can cost far less than a toy and feel far more personal.
Setting aside part of the $40 for a book gives kids a souvenir they will actually open again at home.
Beyond the shelves, there is lots to look at and decent prices throughout. Families can wander through vintage pieces of all sorts, making it easy to fill an hour or two.
Hours are the most flexible on this list. The mall opens every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
That means a rained-out or busy Saturday does not cancel the plan. A restroom is on site.
Oxford itself rewards a longer visit. The town square, the University of Mississippi campus, and plenty of family-friendly lunch spots sit close by, so the antique run can anchor a full day out in north Mississippi.
6. Magnolia Antique Mall, Columbus, MS
Unique and affordable sums up Magnolia Antique Mall on Alabama Street, and those two words are exactly what a family with $40 wants to hear. The shop carries a broad variety of merchandise, so no two booths feel the same.
Columbus is one of the oldest towns in Mississippi, packed with antebellum homes and tree-lined streets. Stopping at an antique mall here fits right into the town’s character.
Kids can spot old architecture on the drive in, then hold actual pieces from earlier eras once inside.
Affordable prices make it a good place to let children lead. Give each one a set amount and let them choose freely.
Without the pressure of high price tags, they can weigh options and pick what truly delights them, whether that is a quirky figurine or a piece of vintage costume jewelry.
Hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the shop closed on both Sunday and Monday. That makes Saturday the main window for most families.
A restroom is available on site.
Pair the visit with a stroll through downtown Columbus or a picnic along the Tombigbee River for a full, low-cost day.
7. Mill Town Mall, Wesson, MS
Cotton once moved through this building. Today the old mill in Wesson holds vendor booths on two floors, and the setting alone gives kids a small history lesson before anyone spends a dime.
Mill Town Mall leans more toward a flea market feel than a polished showroom. That works in a family’s favor, because the selection is huge and the prices are reasonable.
There is simply a lot to look at, from quirky odds and ends to neat pieces that seem to pop up in every corner. With $40, kids can realistically pick out a few favorites and still leave something for a parent’s find.
Timing takes a little planning here. The mall opens at 9 AM and closes at 5 PM on Saturday, and it stays closed on Sunday, so this is a true Saturday-only option for most working families.
Saturday morning into the afternoon draws the biggest crowds.
A smart move is to arrive right at opening, tackle one floor at a time, and use the restroom break as a reset point. Wesson sits along US-51, an easy drive for families in southwest Mississippi, and the town makes a pleasant small-town stop before or after shopping.