Once Upon a Child
Secondhand storeOnce Upon a Child (part of Once Upon A Child) is a secondhand store in La Crosse, WI. You’ll find it at 3133 WI 16, La Crosse, WI 54601. It’s one of 4 secondhand and resale shops we track in La Crosse.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 9 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail. Once Upon A Child buys gently used items outright for cash or store credit, so you can sell as well as shop; see our Once Upon A Child guide for what it takes and how payouts work.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 3133 WI 16, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +16087795437
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (11 AM – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
- Selling? Bring items clean, folded, and in season; buy-sell-trade stores pay more in store credit than in cash.
Thrift & secondhand stores near La Crosse
Style Encore
Secondhand store420 Theater Road, Onalaska, WI0.9 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Goodwill
Thrift store200 Theater Road, Onalaska, WI1.0 mi
Good Steward Resale Store
Secondhand store1930 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI2.3 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
HFH of the Greater La Crosse Region ReStore
Thrift store3181 Berlin Drive, La Crosse, WI2.4 mi
Relic Road
Antique storeN5539 Penney Lane, Onalaska, WI4.3 mi
10:00-17:00
Goodwill
Thrift store3954 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI6.3 mi
Once Upon A Child in Wisconsin: 10 locations →
Every Once Upon A Child store in Wisconsin with its hours, typical opening times, and the chain guide to donation rules and discount days.
🛍️ Thrift Shopping for Beginners →
How thrift stores are organized and priced, how to inspect items before you buy, what the return policy usually is, store etiquette, and a first-trip checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Once Upon a Child located?
Once Upon a Child is located at 3133 WI 16, La Crosse, WI 54601.
What are Once Upon a Child’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +16087795437 to confirm.
Is Once Upon a Child open on Sunday?
Yes — Once Upon a Child lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Once Upon a Child?
Once Upon a Child is a secondhand store operated under the Once Upon A Child banner in La Crosse, WI.
Can I sell clothes to Once Upon a Child?
Yes — Once Upon A Child buys gently used, current-style items outright and pays in cash or store credit (credit is usually the higher offer). Bring items clean and in season; the store decides what it takes on the spot.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Once Upon a Child?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
Browse all thrift stores in La Crosse, WI or explore all of Wisconsin. Spot an error? Send a correction.
Listing last updated from public listings and open map data.