The best book, hobby & craft shops in Fort Wayne

9 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 · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

Wooden Nickel Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wooden Nickel Records has been proudly serving Fort Wayne since 1982 with new and used vinyl, plus CDs and cassettes, including Indie…

3627 N Clinton St

“Wooden Nickel Records has been proudly serving Fort Wayne since 1982 with new and used vinyl, plus CDs and cassettes, including Indie Exclusive releases and preorders. Swing by this week to browse handpicked sections and the latest reissues, then treat your turntable to something fresh.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Simply Socks Yarn Company Warehouse - Correct Hours Found at https://www.simplysockyarn.com/shop-in-person/

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large yarn shop with a wide selection of sock and easy-care yarns for knitting.

1315 E State Blvd

“Large yarn shop with a wide selection of sock and easy-care yarns for knitting.”

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United Art & Education

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer carrying a broad selection of supplies for teaching & art ranging from books to furniture.

4111 N Clinton St

“Retailer carrying a broad selection of supplies for teaching & art ranging from books to furniture.”

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Sweetwater

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling megastore featuring high-quality musical instruments & studio recording gear.

5501 US-30

“Sprawling megastore featuring high-quality musical instruments & studio recording gear.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Jefferson Pointe, 4230 W Jefferson Blvd

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5519 Coldwater Rd

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

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Triple C Music LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop offering a selection of musical instruments, as well as repair services.

4616 Speedway Dr

“Music shop offering a selection of musical instruments, as well as repair services.”

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Quinlan & Fabish Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store offering new and used musical instruments, rentals, and repair services, as well as private lessons.

3678 N Wells St

“Store offering new and used musical instruments, rentals, and repair services, as well as private lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Maysville Pointe Shopping Center, 10240 Maysville Rd

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

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