Once Upon A Child
Secondhand storeOnce Upon A Child is a secondhand store in Missoula, MT. You’ll find it at 2700 Paxson Street, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59801. It’s one of 9 secondhand and resale shops we track in Missoula.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 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.
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Store information
- Address
- 2700 Paxson Street, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59801
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- 406-317-1859
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 Missoula

Goodwill
Thrift store2501 S Reserve St, Orchard Homes, MT0.7 mi
Sunday: 11:00–18:00; Monday: 10:00–19:00; Tuesday: 10:00–19:00; Wednesday: 10:00–19:00; Thursday: 10:00–19:00; Friday: 10:00–19:00; Saturday: 10:00–19:00

Hope Thrift Boutique
Thrift store702 SW Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT0.9 mi
Tuesday–Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Secret Seconds
Secondhand store920 Kensington Ave, Missoula, MT1.0 mi
Donation hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM- 5 PM

Underground Thrift Store
Thrift store705 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT2.1 mi
Mo 09:00-16:00, Tu 09:00-16:00, We 09:00-16:00, Th 09:00-16:00, Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-15:00,

Zootown Thrift
Thrift store111 W Alder St, Missoula, MT2.5 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12 – 8 PM; Wednesday: 12 – 8 PM; Thursday: 12 – 8 PM; Friday: 12 – 8 PM; Saturday: 12 – 8 PM; Sunday: Closed

YWCA Secret Seconds
Secondhand store920 Kensington Ave, Missoula, MT2.5 mi
Donation hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM- 5 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Once Upon A Child located?
Once Upon A Child is located at 2700 Paxson Street, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59801.
What are Once Upon A Child’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at 406-317-1859 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 in Missoula, MT.
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.
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