The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hillsborough County

“Part indie bookstore, part record shop, part caffeine pit stop, Mojo Books & Records has been fueling Tampa’s collectors since 2011 with secondhand books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and even turntables, plus an easy sell-and-trade setup that keeps the stacks fresh and the coffee breaks justified.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, October 9, 2026

“School band season sneaking up? Music Showcase has you covered with rent-to-own band and orchestral instruments, an in-house repair shop that gives free estimates, and year-round lessons for everything from guitar and piano to woodwinds, brass, voice, even acting. Perfect excuse to tune up your week.”

From the Riverview newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Whether you’re dusting off a trumpet, hunting a rental for the next school concert, or finally booking those guitar lessons you’ve been talking about since Gasparilla, Paragon Rentals and Music Lessons has you covered with band rentals, lessons, repairs, and an online shop that keeps the music rolling.”

From the Inverness newsletter, October 7, 2026

“Trade that stack of half-used yarn, mystery beads, and duplicate stamp pads for store credit at Bottom of the Bin, a secondhand art and craft supplies shop right here in Brandon keeping creativity accessible and affordable while cutting waste. Perfect for a midweek spark... paper, paint, sewing, jewelry bits and more.”

From the Riverview newsletter, October 7, 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).”

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

“Scraporium is the local spot when your craft table needs a reboot, stocked with paper, ink, stamps, and dies for scrapbooks, handmade cards, and those teacher gifts you start tonight. Swing by for ideas and supplies that turn good intentions into finished pages.”

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, September 24, 2026

“Jam Room Music is a new kind of music store where you can gear up, take lessons, and actually play together in fully equipped Jam Rooms. This week, sign up for youth, teen, or adult rock bands, or cue one of 600,000 songs in the room and jam without lugging gear or hunting for bandmates.”

From the Brandon newsletter, September 25, 2026

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

“Hunting for the right upright, baby grand, digital or a slick player piano this week?”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, September 25, 2026

“Whether you're leveling up your sound or dusting off an old fiddle, Violin Shop Tampa has thoughtfully set up violins, violas, cellos, and basses using a meticulous 10-point checklist.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, October 2, 2026

“Chain music store featuring guitars, keyboards, DJ equipment, and other instruments, plus repairs.”

“Round up the crew this week, because Arena X VR puts you inside a full-scale free-roam arena where you actually move, dodge, and battle across two side-by-side play spaces with 11 games to swap between, from zombie defense and cyber duels to chaotic burger-building and wizardry.”

From the Riverview newsletter, August 14, 2026

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