Hobby shops in Chicago, IL

Chicago hobby shops cover board games, crafts, models, trains, trading cards, puzzles, RC, and build supplies. Prism Games Chicago focuses on board games and offers tournaments, open play tables, and events. Malliway Bros covers crafts and offers classes or workshops and events. Warhammer in Downers Grove lists Warhammer models and offers events.

Lombard Hobbies covers trading cards and trains and offers an online store and events. Elmhurst Model Railroad Club covers trains, lists DC, and offers events. Starz Puzzles covers puzzles and crafts and offers an online store and events. Games Plus offers tournaments and events and has been in business since 1982.

Services and specialties to compare

Services vary by shop, so check what each business lists before planning a visit. Prism Games Chicago lists tournaments, open play tables, and events. Chicagoland Raceway lists birthday parties, classes or workshops, and events. Malliway Bros and Mosaic Yarn Studio list classes or workshops and events. Lombard Hobbies and Starz Puzzles list an online store and events. Games Plus lists tournaments and events. Specialty categories include board games, crafts, models, trains, trading cards, puzzles, and RC. Brand listings include Warhammer, DC, One Piece, Bandai, Star Wars, and Revell. Games Plus has been in business since 1982, and Mosaic Yarn Studio since 1992.

What should I check before visiting a hobby shop in Chicago?

Check the shop’s listed services and specialty categories first. Some shops list tournaments or open play tables, while others list classes or workshops, birthday parties, or an online store. Category listings include board games, crafts, models, trains, trading cards, puzzles, and RC, so match the shop to your project or activity.

Which Chicago-area hobby shops list events?

Prism Games Chicago, Malliway Bros, Warhammer, Chicagoland Raceway, Lombard Hobbies, Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, Starz Puzzles, Mosaic Yarn Studio, and Games Plus all list events. Check each shop’s services for details such as tournaments, open play tables, classes or workshops, or birthday parties before you go.