The best book, hobby & craft shops in Jefferson County

“Comic book shop stocks new & back issues plus collectible game cards, with weekly card tournaments.”

“Black & Read Music, Books & Games is the rare spot where crate-diggers, page-turners, and dice-rollers can all lose an afternoon. New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, board and roleplaying games, gaming accessories, plus shelves of fiction and nonfiction... it’s basically Arvada’s culture closet waiting to be rummaged.”

From the Arvada newsletter, October 14, 2026

“Corridor Bookstore is a fiction-only haven for horror, dystopian, crime, noir, speculative, surreal and other delightfully unsettling reads, with a strong tilt toward women authors.”

From the Lakewood newsletter, August 17, 2026

“Book Cranny is the kind of snug, browse-for-hours shop locals love, with shelves of used and new reads plus a side quest of jewelry and gifts. Swing by this week to get lost in the stacks, then leave with something you didn’t know you needed.”

From the Arvada newsletter, September 23, 2026

“Need a new axe, a rental for the kid’s band season, or a fix for that trumpet that only plays in E-flat-ish? Lakewood players can put Golden Music on the list this week for instrument sales, rentals, repairs, and lessons that keep your practice room humming.”

From the Lakewood newsletter, October 7, 2026

“From beginner-friendly strummers to stage-ready axes, thunderous drum kits, and the sound gear to pull it all together, Drum City-Guitar Land is the local mainstay for new and used instruments that actually inspire. Pop in this week and let something unexpected follow you home.”

From the Arvada newsletter, October 7, 2026

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

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

“From first chair hopefuls to weekend noodlers, Flesher Hinton Music makes it easy to get playing with quality instruments, rent-to-own options, and lessons that keep you improving. Consider it your nudge to pick up something new and actually practice this week, Mile High Jazz Fest energy included.”

From the Thornton newsletter, October 7, 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.”

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

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

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

“Musical instrument chain selling a wide array of guitars, drums, keyboards and amps.”

“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).”