Our Story

There’s a moment that happens to almost everyone who walks into Poopsie’s for the first time. Something catches their eye — maybe it’s a puzzle with 101 pooping puppies, maybe it’s an intricately crafted book nook, maybe it’s something they can’t quite name yet — and they stop. They look around. And then they start to smile.

That’s what we’re here for.

Poopsie’s is 4,000 square feet of carefully curated, completely unexpected joy in the heart of Galena, IL. We sell toys, games, books, puzzles, plush, and gifts — but what we’re really selling is that feeling. The one where the world gets a little lighter and a little more delightful for a while. Our locals come in when they need a happy moment. Our visitors leave already planning their next trip back.

The name comes from a grandma who loved her family so deeply that when Alzheimer’s took their names from her, she called them all Poopsie. To us, that’s what you are — someone we love, someone who belongs here. Every person who walks through our door is a Poopsie.

Our team — all 25 of our Poopettes — are the kind of people who are genuinely delighted to be here. It shows. And when you shop with us, you’re also supporting something bigger — since 2020 we’ve given more than $90,000 back to our community through our 1% Giveback Project.

Come find your something unexpected. We’ll be here.