These 7 Mississippi Thrift Stores Are Where Grandma And The Kids Both Find Something To Take Home
I only stopped because I needed a bathroom and a cold drink, and I walked out with a mixing bowl my grandmother used to own and a board game still sealed in plastic. Mississippi is full of secondhand shops like that, the kind you drive past a hundred times before curiosity finally wins.
They matter because they stretch a family budget and turn a slow Saturday into a real treasure hunt for every age. Here are seven spots across the state where old kitchen glass and kids’ games sit side by side, waiting for the right family to find them.
1. City Thrift
Long hours set this Tupelo stop apart from almost every other thrift store on the list. City Thrift sits on West Main Street in Lee County and stays open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM, plus Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM.
That evening window makes it easy to fit in a browse after supper once the summer heat finally eases.
Inside, the mix runs wide. Racks of secondhand clothing fill much of the floor, while other sections hold toys, appliances, pots and pans, furniture, clocks, garden items, and the occasional board game tucked between kitchen goods.
Rugs and storage pieces also turn up, and some shoppers can piece together a kid’s room refresh for a surprisingly small total.
What about planning? Pricing on clothing tends to be friendly, though some household items may cost close to what you would pay new, so a quick price check on your phone can help.
Dressing rooms are not offered, which means bringing a measuring tape or knowing sizes ahead of time saves a return trip.
Families coming from the Mississippi hills or north of Tupelo can treat it as an easy air-conditioned stop. Kids tend to gravitate toward the toy shelves while grown-ups dig through the cookware for a vintage piece.
2. America’s Thrift Stores & Donation Center
Salt air, a beach drive, and a thrift haul all in one afternoon. That combination is what makes this Biloxi store on Beach Boulevard a natural pick for Gulf Coast families.
It sits in a shopping center in Harrison County, a short hop from the sand and roughly an hour or so from Hattiesburg.
Hours are generous. Doors open at 8 AM Monday through Saturday, staying open until 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday hours from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Late closing times mean you can hit the water in the morning and shop once the sun gets too strong.
Shelves carry secondhand clothing, housewares, furniture, and toys, so a kitchen dish and a puzzle may end up in the same cart. The variety is broad, and prices on many items can beat buying new.
Certain clothing tags run higher than expected, so it helps to sort by what feels like a true bargain.
Kids usually head straight for the toy section, while adults comb housewares for older glass bakeware. Pair the stop with a stroll along the beach and the whole trip stays low-cost from start to finish.
3. Holding Hands Resale Shop
Picture a small wooden school desk, the kind with a lift-up lid, sitting next to a shelf of movies and a stack of home goods. Finds like that are part of the charm at Holding Hands Resale Shop on North Lamar Boulevard in Oxford.
Lafayette County sits about an hour from Tupelo and roughly two and a half hours from Jackson, so this store pairs well with a day around the town square. The inventory covers furniture, clothing, shoes, books, movies, and household items.
Because Oxford is home to Ole Miss, team gear and campus-themed pieces show up often, which can thrill young fans.
Prices are generally reasonable, and the selection shifts enough that no two visits look alike. Families hunting for vintage kitchenware may spot older dishes among the home goods, while kids can flip through books and DVDs for something to take on the drive home.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with Sundays closed. Plan a weekday afternoon or an early Saturday start.
Grandparents especially tend to enjoy the slower, browse-at-your-own-pace feel, and grandkids get their own small corner of treasures too.
4. Second Chance Thrift Shop
Does your shopping money go further when it helps a good cause? At Second Chance Thrift Shop in Hattiesburg, it does both jobs at once.
This charity store on Bartur Street supports community work in the Pine Belt, so every puzzle or casserole dish carries a little extra purpose.
Forrest County families will find pre-owned books, clothing, furniture, and toys under one roof. The shop stays tidy and well organized, which makes it easier for a grandparent to scan shelves while a child checks out the toys.
Staff have a reputation for being warm and welcoming, and that friendly tone can make a first visit feel easy.
Deals are a big draw. Prices tend to stay low, and clothing selections often include cute pieces for kids and adults alike.
In-store pickup is available, handy if you spot a larger furniture item and need to arrange a way to haul it home.
Hours run Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with Sundays closed. Coming from Laurel or the Gulf Coast, the drive is roughly an hour or less, so a morning trip leaves plenty of time for lunch nearby afterward.
5. Finders Keepers Flea Market & Antique Mall
Free admission and air conditioning are two phrases every Mississippi parent loves to hear in July. Finders Keepers in Marion offers both, which turns it into a comfortable escape just outside Meridian in Lauderdale County, only minutes from town.
Unlike a standard thrift store, this spot works as a flea market and antique mall with many vendor booths. Expect a little bit of everything: antiques, clothing, knickknacks, and vintage household pieces that can include older glass bakeware.
A standout extra is the selection of Amish-made food products, such as jarred goods, which make a fun take-home treat.
Here’s the trade-off. Some booths price items reasonably while others lean higher, so browsing several vendors before buying pays off.
The space stays clean and organized, and restrooms are available, a real plus with little ones in tow.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM, with Mondays closed. Kids tend to enjoy spotting old toys and odd gadgets in the booths, turning the visit into a kind of scavenger hunt through the past.
6. Lifting Lives Thrift Store
Beds on one side, wedding dresses on the other, and baby clothes somewhere in between. Lifting Lives Thrift Store along Highway 27 in Vicksburg packs a surprising range into a friendly, down-to-earth space in Warren County.
Families with young children may find this stop especially useful. Baby clothing and supplies often turn up at very low prices, which can stretch a budget for new parents or grandparents stocking a spare room for visits.
Household items rotate through regularly, so a vintage dish or a family game might appear on any given day.
Friendly service is part of the identity here. Staff keep things welcoming, and the selection offers enough variety that return shoppers usually leave with something useful.
Prices stay affordable across most categories.
From Jackson, the drive west is roughly 45 minutes, making Vicksburg an easy half-day outing. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with Sundays closed, so an earlier start works best.
Combine the stop with a drive past the historic river city’s sights, and kids get a little history lesson alongside their thrift finds. That mix of practical bargains and a scenic setting gives this store its own place on the list.
7. Repeat Street
Two buildings make Repeat Street feel less like a quick stop and more like a small outing. The main store on US-51 in Ridgeland handles furnishings, decor, and vintage apparel, while a second building just behind it holds a full selection of consignment clothing.
Madison County sits right next to Jackson, often a 15 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Many shoppers consider it one of the most organized secondhand spots in the state, with decorative homewares arranged so vintage pieces are easy to spot.
Retro kitchen glass, lamps, and quirky finds can sit near items suited for a child’s room.
Prices tend to run a bit higher than a typical thrift store because of the consignment model. Patient browsers can still land a good deal, and the quality of the finds is a big part of the appeal for grandparents who love vintage style.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Sundays. Saturday afternoons get busiest, while weekday evenings are usually calmer, a smart choice with strollers.
In-store pickup can help with larger furniture purchases that will not fit in the car right away.