Kids grow fast—way faster than your budget. Keeping up with your kid’s needs can be overwhelming & expensive. You want to give your family what they need, and say "Yes" to the things they want. But, how?! Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville can help! JBF O'Fallon/Belleville is a twice-a-year, pop-up kids & maternity consignment sale where local families can shop and save hundreds of dollars on everything they need to raise confident, stylish, good-looking kids! Shop the Just Between Friends STL Metro East Spring & Summer Sale on April 16-19 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville.
Items are 50-90% off retail!
The sale schedule is:
Wednesday, April 16: Early Shopping, tickets required & limited
Thursday, April 17: Opening Night: 4-8 p.m. Tickets recommended
Friday, April 18: Opening Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets not required
Friday, April 18: Evening - 6 to 8 p.m. Half Price Sale. Tickets are required & limited
Saturday, April 19: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public; tickets not required; most items an additional 50% off
Get tickets and the full schedule here: jbfstlmetroeast.ticketspice.com
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