The best book, hobby & craft shops in La Crosse

“Whether your kit needs a fresh snare that actually pops or cymbals that sing instead of clang, Dave's Drum Depot here in La Crosse has a lineup of DW, Tama, Sonor, Gretsch, Zildjian and Meinl to choose from... plus Nord and Korg keyboards when inspiration wanders. Treat yourself to an upgrade this week.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, September 8, 2026

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

“Whether you’re getting a kid band ready or finally giving that guitar riff a home, SSE Music, Inc. has instruments, sheet music, and the kind of gear that keeps rehearsals humming, plus rentals, legit repairs, and lessons. School-savvy staff, fundraising for area educators, and a 'we can get it' promise that holds up.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Olive Juice Quilts, LLC is the local go-to when your fabric stash needs reinforcements or your machine needs a tune-up. Fabric, quilting supplies, sewing machines, helpful classes, events, machine repairs, and even longarm options make it a friendly spot to learn, fix, and actually finish projects.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, August 31, 2026

“When your Strat buzzes or your acoustic feels like barbed wire, Instrument Repair of La Crosse brings 40+ years of luthier magic to pro setups, repairs, and resurrection jobs, plus a rotating stash of used and vintage guitars, amps, and pedals that actually tempt self-control.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, August 26, 2026

“For over 130 years, Leithold Music has been La Crosse’s go to, with a legit repair shop, rentals for band and orchestra, and shelves of pianos, keyboards, guitars, ukes, drums, brass, woodwinds, strings, print music and accessories. Pop into downtown this week, book lessons, then actually practice.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Store, featuring new and used music in different formats, along with comics.”