“Playtime has one of everything you could ever want, it feels like! Yarn, stationary, party supplies, fabric… if you can think of something crafty-adjacent, Playtime probably has it!”
“I was surprised by the variety of craft supplies they had. They really seem to have everything, I got everything on my wishlist and more!! Will come back the next time I run out of beads :)”
“It was my first time in Boston and I was thrilled to visit! The owner was fabulous, the yarn was spectacular and the visit was more than I could have hoped for. I walked out with gorgeous yarn - the fibre, colours and variety were on point!!! Thank you for the opportunity to spend (not enough) time in your gorgeous yarn store!!”
10AM - 5PM
1189B Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
Art Supplies
“We recently booked this place for a friend's milestone birthday. The instructor was amazing and very thorough. She patiently explained what mosaic art was and what an artist inside us could do. The choices of mosaic are just outstanding that includes glass, stones and metals if we needed to go wild. The place is very clean and the instructor never rushed us. Worth a class or more if you live around.”
“Tsering is wonderful and his shop is great! He helped me find beautiful beads for a necklace I am making, and I couldn’t find beads like this anywhere else in the area.”
“I went to exchange a faulty screen printing kit, they were courteous and understanding. I appreciated the customer support. Will come back again for more supplies!”
“Cute shop they have lots of neat local artists and Christmas in July was so fun ! My son loved meeting the grinch and the raffles. We loved the artisit booths as well. They even and treats and refreshments, super fun event!”
“The store is very big and has a little of everything, as you can see from my pictures.
A lot of things were out of stock (like the whole section of textile), but I guess it is understandable in the very beginning of the academic year.
In general - a very useful place in this location of Boston, as everything else with crafts and art supplies is not close by... except the Tufts art store near MFA, but it is tiny and doesn't have much.”
“Ginger beef donburi is so addicting
It is more on a fusion side but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it for the past 2 years. I just wish they opened earlier so I can get it for lunch too”
“I stopped by the store hoping to find everything I needed to create a DIY guest scrapbook, but I couldn’t quite find what I was looking for (I’m extremely detail-oriented!). Fortunately, the wonderful Helen came to the rescue. She was attentive, helpful, polite, and genuinely kind throughout the entire experience.
The store is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit! Thank you, Helen, for all your help. Liam’s grandpa truly appreciates it!”
“As always, I easily found what I needed.
Kayte was my cashier & she was great! I was having a tough day & she made it much better with her pleasant demeanor & willingness to help.
Thank you, Kayte! ✌”
“I had a really great experience at Colorworks Paint and Decorating Centers. Miranda was amazing from the moment I walked in. She was patient, easy to talk to, and genuinely took the time to help me find what I needed without making me feel rushed at all. It’s rare to come across someone who makes the whole experience feel so smooth and welcoming.
You can tell she truly cares about customers and enjoys what she does. Really appreciate all the help. I’ll definitely be coming back. Thanks again, Miranda!”