The best book, hobby & craft shops in Oshkosh

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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Fire Escape

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Walk-in friendly and totally family friendly, Fire Escape is Oshkosh’s DIY art studio where you can paint your own pottery, whip up a board…

927 Oregon St

“Walk-in friendly and totally family friendly, Fire Escape is Oshkosh’s DIY art studio where you can paint your own pottery, whip up a board sign or canvas, try mosaics or fluid art, and jump into no-experience-needed classes. Perfect for a low-key weeknight, last-minute gift, or just some screen-free brain refresh.”

From the Oshkosh newsletter, August 6, 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

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

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Chimera Hobby Shop Fond Du Lac

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Board games, comics, Pokémon cards and tabletop games are sold here, and there's a play area.

65 W Scott St (Fond du Lac)

“Board games, comics, Pokémon cards and tabletop games are sold here, and there's a play area.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

346 N Casaloma Dr (Appleton)

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

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Heid Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-run store with a range of instruments, sheet music, and rentals, plus repairs.

1750 W South Park Ave

“Family-run store with a range of instruments, sheet music, and rentals, plus repairs.”

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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

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

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