the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa 2024 Children's Consignment Sales

Looking for local Children's Consignment Sales in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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They are great way to find excellent lightly used (often looks like new), children's clothing, toys, baby clothes, maternity clothes, infant equipment, toys for children and infants, baby and children's furniture (cribs, rockers, etc.), strollers, books, cds, dvd's, video's, educational toys, baby monitors, and much, much more. The prices are usually fantastic.  Clothes often go for as little as $1 per article, most commonly around $2 to $5 per item.  Often, the consignment sales have a half-price sale during their last day, which is typically a Saturday.   Be sure to see our tips section!  Be sure to see our lists of local Pick Your Own farms to take your kids to!  See www.PickYourOwn.org. There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

 

Updates for April 2024

April: Children's Consignment Sales are usually held twice a year, late winter (February and March) and Fall (August and September). Keep in mind that due to Coronavirus, some organizations may postpone or cancel their Spring sales; always check their website, or call or email them for confirmation.

Children's Consignment Sales by County

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Adair County

Boone County

Clarke County

Dallas County

Greene County

Guthrie County

Hamilton County

Hardin County

Jasper County

Lucas County

Madison County

Mahaska County

Marion County

Marshall County

Polk County

• Just Between Friends Des Moines - Always see their website, facebook page or by email for updated dates, hours and conditions
  3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. Phone: 515.782.8824. Email: marisaclark@jbfsale.com.Directions: Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, see their website. Payment: see their website. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
  
  Spring dates:
  Friday, (typically in March) from 10:00 am to 8:00pm! FREE admission! Free parking!
  Saturday, (typically in March) from 10:00 am to 8:00pm! FREE admission! Free parking!
  Sunday, (typically in March) from 9:00 am to 2:00pm. FREE admission; 50% off items WITHOUT a star for ALL shoppers!
  
  Fall dates:
  See their website.
  
• Kid's Closet Connection Des Moines - Always see their website for updated dates, hours and conditions
  2540 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Email: Desmoines.ia@kidscloset.biz . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. The sale has items for babies, toddlers, children, teens, maternity. Discounted prices on many items on the last day! Strollers are allowed (anytime). Restrooms are available. There are pre-sale hours for consignors. There are pre-sale hours for volunteers. There are pre-sale hours for certain groups (see our website). Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Shop with Kid's Closet Connection and save up to 90% off retail! We have new and gently used clothing, baby to teen and even maternity. Along with all the baby gear and/or toys you could ever need!  Selling with Kid's Closet Connection is super easy! Sell your outgrown and unwanted items in all in one weekend and make some extra cash in the process. Last sale we had one consignor make over $4000!!!! With the average check being $500! What would an extra $500 do for your family??  Sign up NOW!!!  FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING! Cash, Credit, & Debit accepted. After you're done shopping and saving for your kiddos check out our amazing vendors and spoil yourself. *Kid's Closet Connection is a Veteran owed and operated business.* SHOP LOCAL. Click here for our Facebook page.
  Spring dates:
  Typically held in March;
  March 27, 2019   Hero Presale  7pm to 9pm
  March 28 Open to Public  9am to 7pm
  March 29  Open to Public  8am to 5pm (Most items half off).
  
  Fall dates:
  Typically held in September.
  (ADDED: March 22, 2019, Suggested by a visitor)
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• Rhea Lana’s Of Ankeny Des Moines - Always see their website, facebook page or by email for updated dates, hours and conditions
  801 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA. Email: lisa@rhealana.com.Directions: Old Hancock Building on Ankeny BLVD, 801 S Ankeny Blvd,, Ankeny IA : From Oralabor Rd Head north on S Ankeny Blvd 1.4 mi Turn right at light onto SE 8th St 174 ft Destination will be on the left 135 ft From 1st St Head south on S Ankeny Blvd 0.6 mi Turn left at light onto SE 8th St 174 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 135 ft. Payment:
  see their website. Shoppers love to buy great name brand, boutique, and great quality play clothing for less at our events. Strollers, exersaucers, changing tables, infant equipment, pack n' plays, jumparoos, large toys and outdoor playsets are also among our most popular items... we typically sell 98% of baby equipment! Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
  
  Spring dates:
  Sunday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  Monday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  Tuesday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  Wednesday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM most items will be 25 percent off from 9 am to 3pm
  Thursday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM half price sale
  Friday, (typically in April) from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM half price sale
  
  Fall dates:
  See website.
  
  
• Take2 Des Moines - Always see their website, facebook page or by email for updated dates, hours and conditions
  Des Moines- Iowa State Fairgrounds , Knapp Animal Learning Center, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. Email: Julie@take2.com. Directions: see their website. Payment: We accept Cash, Credit and Debit Cards for payment. Checks are not accepted. Take2 provides a marketplace to sell gently used children’s, teen and maternity items, toys, books, furniture and more. Sellers earn money on their no longer needed items while buyers save money on gently used items. Often you find name brand items that are new or like new. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
  
  Spring dates:
  Tuesday, March 7 through Saturday, Typically in March
  Shopping Open to the Public 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Saturday, March 18 Open to Public 1/2 price 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  
  Fall dates:
  See website.
  
  

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Story County

Tama County

Warren County