The best book, hobby & craft shops in Dauphin County

Since 1975, Mike's Music Shop has been the local go-to for guitars and basses, plus the strings, parts, books, and effects you remember only when they fail. Get lessons or a quick repair, test an amp, and make your rig ready for the next basement jam.

From the Harrisburg newsletter, October 22, 2026

Dale's Drum Shop is where Harrisburg drummers go when the kit needs love, from new snares and e-kits to cymbals, heads, sticks, used finds and hardware you forgot existed. Their staff are legit drum nerds who’ll help dial in setups, tweak choices and match pieces, plus they offer lessons to level up.

From the Harrisburg newsletter, October 8, 2026

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

Pianos, guitars and drums offered at this music chain venue, where you can also take lessons.

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

This week, Blue Mountain Music is the no-nonsense, musician-run shop for acoustic or electric fixes and finds, from string instrument repairs and lessons to new, used, and refurbed guitars.

From the Harrisburg newsletter, October 15, 2026

Store with instruments for sale and rent, plus accessories, lessons, and repair services.

Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.