Tallahassee's One Week Boutique Consignment Sale Returns

The popular event helps families stretch budgets with discounted clothes, toys, and baby gear.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:54am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeated pattern of baby strollers, clothing, and toys in a grid, capturing the energy and variety of the One Week Boutique consignment sale.The One Week Boutique consignment sale in Tallahassee offers families a vibrant marketplace to find discounted essentials and give new life to their gently used belongings.Tallahassee Today

The One Week Boutique consignment sale is back in Tallahassee, offering hundreds of local families the chance to buy and sell gently used items at discounted prices. The event, held at the Civic Center, features rows of clothing, toys, shoes, and baby gear, with any unsold items donated to local nonprofits. Organizers say the sale is a 'true blessing' for the community, especially during tough economic times.

Why it matters

The One Week Boutique provides an opportunity for Tallahassee families to save money on essential items like clothes and baby gear, while also allowing them to make some extra cash by selling their own gently used belongings. In a time when budgets are tight, this community-driven event helps stretch dollars and support local nonprofits.

The details

The One Week Boutique consignment sale takes place at the Tallahassee Civic Center, where hundreds of families have brought tens of thousands of items to sell at discounted prices. Shoppers can find everything from clothes and toys to strollers and sports equipment, all offered at a fraction of the retail cost. Organizers say the event not only helps families save money, but also allows consigners to make a little extra cash, especially during difficult economic times. Any unsold items at the end of the sale are donated to local nonprofits, ensuring the items find a good home.

  • The One Week Boutique consignment sale is happening this week at the Tallahassee Civic Center.
  • The sale is open to the public from Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13.
  • Families can bring items to consign on Thursday, April 10 between 12:30 and 1:30 PM.

The players

Kara Payne

A local resident who appreciates that the unsold items from the sale are donated to nonprofits.

Jen Reece

A Tallahassee resident who is amazed that the community has access to this type of consignment sale.

Mackenzi Biehl

A neighbor who describes the sale as a 'treasure hunt' and was able to find a discounted double stroller for her sister's new baby.

Elsa Garza

A local mom who was able to find a Halloween costume for $6, saving money for her 10-year-old child.

Virginia Gaskins

A consigner who is happy to be able to sell her family's gently used items at such discounted prices to help other families in the community.

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What they’re saying

“What I really love about it is everything that isn't sold at the end is...donated to local nonprofits throughout the community, so it's an opportunity for families to buy things at the at a fraction of the cost. But then also for the families that are selling to make a little bit, especially during times like these in this economy, it's a true true blessing.”

— Kara Payne

“It's amazing to me that we have this here in Tallahassee, and we are able to provide this as a service to all of the local people in this area but also surrounding areas.”

— Jen Reece

“It's like a chase. It's a treasure hunt. It's just fun looking to see maybe something unique, something that no one else has, or something that you've never seen before.”

— Mackenzi Biehl, Neighbor

“And it's amazing, like this costume, I know it's like seven months from Halloween, but $6, I mean, he put it on right away, and it's amazing because I have a 10-year-old at home, which I already got like 14 sizing up. It's great with these prices, you can't be that.”

— Elsa Garza, Neighbor

“It feels great to be able to give our gently used items at such a discounted price, and you know back when I first started doing this, it was really important for me to get stuff that was way cheaper. And even still now, I mean, this economy is awful to be able to get our stuff at such a discount price and fill my kids closet up with all the things that we need.”

— Virginia Gaskins, Consigner

What’s next

Organizers are encouraging people to bring items to the Civic Center on Thursday, April 10 between 12:30 and 1:30 PM to consign for the sale. The public sale will then open on Friday, April 11 and run through Sunday, April 13, with additional discounts expected on the final day.

The takeaway

The One Week Boutique consignment sale in Tallahassee provides an invaluable service to local families, allowing them to save money on essential items while also giving them a chance to earn some extra cash by selling their own gently used belongings. In a challenging economic climate, this community-driven event is a true blessing, benefiting both shoppers and consigners alike, and ensuring unsold items are donated to local nonprofits.