Family Fun Day
2026-07-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Due to the thunderstorms scheduled all day, Family Fun Day will take place indoors – in both the museum (9 Main Street) and the METC Education Annex (23 Main Street)
This year, METC is going back – way back – to bring 18th century fun with a 21st century twist.
Inside the Museum:

Exhibits
Sticker art
Scavenger Hunt
Craft: Paper flag

Inside the METC Education Annex:

Facepainting from 11:15AM-1:15PM
Juggling Show is at 1:30PM
Crafts: Corn husk dolls & Puppets

A very special thank you to our Family Fun Day Sponsors:

Bounce House Sponsor: The Joe Kubert School
Facepainting Sponsor: Bucky’s Pizza
Juggler Sponsor: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

July 22 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-22 10:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 22, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 22 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 22 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

Eat Your Way Through History
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This guided, 3-hour walking tour will usher guests behind the counter at some of Madison’s most beloved eateries where chefs will provide exclusive tastings and local experts will share unique historical insights about our fair Rose City. As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, you will hear about the pivotal role Madison played in the Revolution and some famous military leaders who resided temporarily in Madison—all while enjoying delicious artisanal and international cheeses, pasta specialties, Bavarian bratwurst, and ending with a wine tasting.
This Food & History Tour is presented by Chow Town Food Tours and the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.
Enjoy:

Bavarian bratwurst and elevated sausages from a family-owned food truck
Italian food made from scratch and with love from the best place to learn how to cook
Unapologetic, Jersey-style pizza from a dynamic, culinary couple
A wine and cheese pairing at the biggest cheese counter in town
Real-life stories behind the architecture and landmarks of Rose City
and more!

When: Saturday, July 25, from 1-4PM, 21 and over only

Register today

July 29 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-29 10:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 29, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 29 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 29 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

August 12 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On August 12, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members

August 12 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-08-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, August 12 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On August 19, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members

August 19 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, August 19 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster for the American Revolution
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Mapmaker and Minemaster Robert Erskine was born a Scott and matured into a noted inventor in London. As a loyal British citizen, he was chosen to immigrate to America to manage the Ringwood Iron Mines. Arriving in Bergen County at the dawn of discord in the colonies, Erskine absorbed the fever for independence and aided the revolution by production in the mines and creating obstructions to British transit up the Hudson River. But he is best known as the “forgotten general” who created military maps for the Continental Army at the behest of General George Washington. These early maps indicated roads, rivers buildings and noted landowner locations and are important tools for understanding our history and how to preserve it.
This event takes place in the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street. $15/person, free for METC members
William “Billy” Neumann is a New Jersey historian and a Certified HistoricPreservationist. A five times Chairman of Rutherford’s Historic PreservationCommission, former Chair of Bergen County’s Historic PreservationAdvisory Board and VP of Preservation NJ. Billy has authored three localhistory books, and is a full time Professional Photographer who is constantlyresearching and capturing images to celebrate the 250th Anniversary ofAmerica’s War for Independence.

Afternoon with an Artist: Reverse Glass Painting
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Reverse glass painting, or Hinterglasmalerei, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe, Asia, and Senegal since the 16th century, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint, which dries quickly, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects.
Throughout the session on September 26, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan.
Mickey Waring is an art educator, artist, and poet. She teaches children and adults, works in several media, and has published her poems and an online blog.
This event is part of Handwork 2026, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America.
$20/person, $10/METC members

Annual Gala
2026-10-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Park Avenue Club, 100 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, United States
Save the date to our annual gala

Haunted History of New Jersey
2026-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
History and myth intertwine in this spooky program. Join historian Greg Caggiano for a look at the “other side” of history. As a seasoned paranormal investigator, Greg has always been interested in things that go bump in the night at historic sites in New Jersey. Profiled in this presentation is a historic military base, several houses with Revolutionary War notoriety, a legendary road, a creepy cemetery, and a Victorian mansion. And what would a Halloween-themed talk be without a visit from the Jersey Devil?
This event takes place in the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street. $15/person, free for METC members
Greg Caggiano is an award-winning historian and author with two books on paranormal experiences at historic sites, most recently Legends and Hauntings of the Jersey Bayshore. He also hosts an online video series about creepy New Jersey history called Ghosts on the Coast, which gets millions of views per month on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Greg holds degrees in history and education, and has lectured for Brookdale Community College’s Continuing and Professional Studies Department since 2014.

Afternoon with an Artist: Kids Edition
2026-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Turn ordinary materials into extraordinary characters! Explore creativity through hands on art and storytelling. This puppet-making workshop for children ages 8 – 12 is an opportunity for young creators to engineer puppets using cardboard, paper, boxes, wooden spoons adding a variety of mixed media. While engaging in their puppet-making, I will be encouraging the participants to bring their puppets to life into cast members of their own imagination to tell their stories.
Mickey Waring is an art educator, artist, and poet. She teaches children and adults, works in several media, and has published her poems and an online blog.
This event is part of Handwork 2026, Craft in America’s nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America.
This drop off program is for children ages 8- 12, and is limited to 10 participants. Registration closes November 9.
