The best book, hobby & craft shops in Fox Cities

6 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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Pixel Pro Audio

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Pixel Pro Audio is the go-to for recording and live gear... audio interfaces, microphones, studio monitors, synths, DJ controllers, plus…

601 W College Ave (Appleton) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Pixel Pro Audio is the go-to for recording and live gear... audio interfaces, microphones, studio monitors, synths, DJ controllers, plus the cables, stands, and acoustic treatment to tie it together. Perfect for Fox Cities home studios and weekend gigs when your setup needs an upgrade.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Casting On

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From squishy merino to crisp cotton, Casting On is the local yarn haven for knit, crochet, and weaving projects, with friendly guidance and…

Across street from Heid Music, 305 E College Ave (Appleton)

“From squishy merino to crisp cotton, Casting On is the local yarn haven for knit, crochet, and weaving projects, with friendly guidance and classes to level up your stitches. Pop in this week to find your next color obsession and finally start that sweater you keep talking about.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, September 10, 2026

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The Paper Cut Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Paper crafters, meet your enabler. The Paper Cut Inc. is an online-only Appleton outfit keeping Fox Cities cardmakers stocked with bulk…

234 W Northland Ave (Appleton)

“Paper crafters, meet your enabler. The Paper Cut Inc. is an online-only Appleton outfit keeping Fox Cities cardmakers stocked with bulk papers, slimline goodies, scored and window cards, envelopes, dies and Quilt-A-Cards, plus classes, catalogs, and a sample card gallery when you need a spark.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, September 3, 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.

1118 S Koeller St (Oshkosh)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Market Fair, 1530 S Koeller St (Oshkosh)

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

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Heid Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running, family-owned store for guitars, drums, pianos, and other musical instruments, plus rentals, and repairs.

308 E College Ave (Appleton)

“Long-running, family-owned store for guitars, drums, pianos, and other musical instruments, plus rentals, and repairs.”

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