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November 2024 by Caroline DeBrota
Shop local, they have it all! Every craft supply and party stuff, too!
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November 2024 by Mal K
Great arts and crafts store. Awesome selection of kids toys and crafts, wrapping paper, cards, holiday decorations for every season, etc
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October 2024 by A Person
love coming here for jewelry accessories
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October 2024 by Tara Jones
This store is packed full of everything you need for creating or framing. I love to just wander around. You never know what you will find.
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September 2024 by Zoya Derman
I can spend hours in this place! The store has absolutely anything you ever need for crafts and the staff to help when needed. Wonderful and inspiring place!
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August 2024 by Pilai W
When we were here like heaven for stationary. Good location store in Arlington.
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July 2024 by Nick Bonner
Incredible art and craft store! Very large despite small storefront.
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May 2024 by Simon2
Overcharges for the majority of their items. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you desperately need materials.
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May 2024 by Adam Stark
They have a few-thousand different kinds of ribbon you can buy by the yard, and a handful of veteran employees who love making suggestions. The key is setting expectation for your five-year-old BEFORE you go.
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April 2024 by Christian Witte
Fantastic local artists' supply! Wonderful selection, friendly staff, and reasonable prices all found here. Highly recommend
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April 2024 by Ann Marie Buckley
I am obsessed!! It is a craft /party supply lovers' dream. There are so many choices, and I am sure I missed some. I will 100% be returning. I found some fantastic items.
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March 2024 by Gaby Rochino
Love wandering this place for craft inspiration! Play Time definitely has a thrift store vibe because of its assortment of (sometimes random) crafting materials. I never know what I’ll discover!
If you're looking for something very specific, though, they might not have it. One time I looked for iron-on letter patches, but they only had a small rack of white ones with only a handful of options of letters.
I'm also an avid crocheted so I love looking at their yarn assortment. In terms of higher quality yarn, they don’t have a large, consistent selection. (I typically go to places like Gather Here in Cambridge for nicer yarn.) But they do have a plethora of options and supplies for beginner crocheters!
They have a large assortment of party supplies! The themed plates and napkins are so cute and they always have plenty displayed for upcoming holidays.
All-in-all, I love this place! It's always such a treat when I'm in the area (like for a dental appointment or eating at one of the many nearby restaurants) during their business hours and can pop in! I love how I get so much inspiration just by walking around. And I also love supporting a small, local shop as opposed to giant craft store chains.
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January 2024 by David Mcinnel
AMAZING PLACE, great selection, cheap, has anything you could think of and very friendly people
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January 2024 by Lisa DeChelfin
I went to Play Time for the first time last week. The store is amazing! There is so much to choose from. The items range from beginner to professional. The staff is great! They are friendly and know their stuff. As a plus, I scored some Christmas ribbon for 28 cents per yard! I highly recommend going there for your art needs.
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January 2024 by Andrew Hebert - Johnson
The best craft store I have ever been too. I could spend a decade in play time and I would still find treasures. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.
