The best book, hobby & craft shops in Colorado Springs

“When your creative itch gets loud, H. R. Meininger Co.”

From the Centennial newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

“Oddball Store Music and More is a delightfully eclectic rabbit hole of music memorabilia, vintage finds, antiques, gifts and collectibles, plus actual musical instruments. Perfect for locals who like their shelves, practice rooms, and conversation starters to come with personality... and a little rock 'n' roll history.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Since 1962, The Denver Folklore Center has been the city’s go-to for acoustic musicians, with a deep lineup of new and used guitars, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles, plus solid repairs, rentals, and lessons that keep you sounding like you actually practiced.”

From the Denver newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Instruments such as guitars, keyboards, drums, and amps are sold and rented at this chain store.”

“Whether you're dusting off a high school clarinet or finally snagging that electric you've been eyeing, Graner Music is Colorado Springs’ full-line shop for rentals, new and used gear, lessons, and sheet music, with on-site repair techs and pro musicians who get it.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Square Music Company is quietly doing something cool here: thoughtful music therapy, with instructors you can reach out to for one-on-one guidance when you’re ready. If your brain needs a reset or your chops need a nudge, these folks get it.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.”

“Whether you need a fresh set of strings or a full PA, ProSound Music packs a legit selection of guitars, keyboards, drums, and pro audio, plus rentals, repairs, and lessons from folks who actually gig. Their decades in the scene mean practical advice and solid used finds when inspiration strikes.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.”

“Guitar retailer stocking new and used instruments, plus amps, keyboards, accessories and rentals.”

“From quick instrument repairs and convenient rentals to lessons that finally make sense of that tricky F chord, Meeker Music Inc keeps Colorado Springs players sounding good. Swing by this week to get that horn humming or your kid’s school-band setup dialed without the headache.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”