The best book, hobby & craft shops in Panama City

5 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 5 places · showing the latest additions first

Playground Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

School band ramping up? Playground Music Center has you covered with beginner rentals, try-before-you-buy for band and orchestra, private…

2401 Ruth Hentz Ave · ✓ checked Jul 29

“School band ramping up? Playground Music Center has you covered with beginner rentals, try-before-you-buy for band and orchestra, private lessons to level up fast, and expert repairs to keep things squeak-free.”

From the Panama City newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

530 Hawkins Ave

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

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Austin Music Co

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kid just picked up clarinet squeaks or you’ve decided it’s finally time to dust off that Strat, Austin Music Co has you…

17226 Panama City Beach Pkwy (Panama City Beach)

“Whether your kid just picked up clarinet squeaks or you’ve decided it’s finally time to dust off that Strat, Austin Music Co has you covered with lessons for all ages, band-instrument repairs, rentals for try-before-you-buy, and a shop full of gear that makes practice actually fun.”

From the Panama City newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Pier Park North, 15600 Panama City Beach Pkwy #540 (Panama City Beach)

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

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Leitz Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Leitz Music Company keeps Panama City players fired up, with guitars, amps and drums plus pedals, keyboards, vinyl and solid used gear, and…

508 Harrison Ave · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Leitz Music Company keeps Panama City players fired up, with guitars, amps and drums plus pedals, keyboards, vinyl and solid used gear, and they back it up with repairs and music lessons that get you sounding better fast. they can help.”

From the Panama City newsletter, August 13, 2026

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