Makers Day
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 16, For NJ Makers Day and dive into our favorite vegetable, the potato! We will create potato stamps, make potato batteries to power a lightbulb, and use potatoes to create oobleck. We will also examine how the potato grows and its life cycle. Come see what this versatile spud can do during New Jersey STEM Month.
This program is free, thanks to funding by New Jersey STEM Pathways Network. Please register below to reserve your spot.

Makerspace Saturdays - April
2024-04-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with engineering and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required.
Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Craft Club: Spring Crafts
2024-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us in the METC Education Annex after your half day of school on April 16 from 1-4pm for our Craft Club: Spring Crafts. Shake off your winter blues and celebrate spring by creating pipe cleaner flowers and painting flower pots with us. Drawing and painting will round out your afternoon of springtime fun.
Important notes on registration:

If you are registering one child, please choose Quantity 1 under “One child.”
If you are registering 2 or more children, please choose Quantity 1 under “Family.”

Art in Bloom
2024-04-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 11AM with Fairy Art Mother Extraordinaire and BAR artist Shari Seltzer to create a handheld artist book using mixed media that celebrates all things spring. In our Education Annex, students will create using collage, rubber stamped images, vintage ephemera, and repurposed materials in a small group setting.
Children must be 1st grade and older. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, so register today!

Makerspace Saturdays - May
2024-05-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Makerspace Saturdays - June
2024-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: Jumping the Gun
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Our concert kicks off on June 21, with Jumping the Gun! Jumping The Gun Band plays music from the time when FM radio ruled the airwaves, music was played on vinyl records and cassette tapes and you purchased your stereo equipment from Crazy Eddies. Band members are Bob Rocco, guitar and vocals, George Mandala, guitar and vocals, Pete Gavalakis, bass and vocals and Vernon Mott, drums. They play a mix of songs from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Keys and Lenny Kravits. If you’re a fan of classic rock and country from the 70’s to today Jumping the Gun Band will get you on your feet and keep you rocking all night long.

Storytime and Craft
2024-07-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A morning of fun on Tuesday, July 2, from 10-10:45AM as we read “A Very Hungry Caterpillar” and create crafts!
This event is for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.

Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, July 3, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Downtown Concert Series: Rosewood
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Tonight’s concert has ben canceled!
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Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on July 5, for local Madison favorite ROSEWOOD. Rosewood has been captivating audiences in the North Jersey area for more than a dozen years. From concerts and festivals to weddings and private events, they deliver spot-on renditions alongside innovative interpretations of classic hits and hidden gems from a playlist packed with favorites and surprises from all eras and genres. Rosewood’s dedication to their craft shines through in every note, ensuring a memorable musical experience for all who have the pleasure of listening. Rosewood’s energetic performances unite fans of all ages with a powerful spirit of friendship and family fun.

Family Fun Day
2024-07-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a free, family fun day with interactive activities and crafts for the whole family, including a bounce house and water games! Food trucks include: Bucky’s Pizza, Rose City Wurst, and Kona Ice. The day also features music & entertainment from Andy Wang.

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Business Friend: Morris Animal Inn

Downtown Concert Series: King's Road Band
2024-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on July 19 for King’s Road Band. Formed in 2011 and named after the historic New Jersey toll road between Madison and Chatham, the Kings Road Band plays an appealing blend of pop and rock with harmony vocals and melodic instrumentation. Drawing on a spiritual friendship and the joy of playing music, members include Diane Smith Kirsh (vocals, percussion), a voice coach and session vocalist whose work has included jingles in popular commercials, and holiday recordings; Doug Owen (electric guitar, vocals), a former middle school educator now pursuing various musical projects; Mike O’Keeffe (acoustic guitar, vocals), who has been performing music since college; Fred Kornfeind (bass guitar) who has performed with Kings Road since 2022 after moving to NJ from Los Angeles and has played in a variety of bands over the years; and newest member, Vin Marmorato (drums) who has played with NJ bands Fantasy and Crabdaddy, backed Lisa Coppola, and was a percussionist for the Metropolitan Orchestra of NJ.

Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, July 31, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Downtown Concert Series: The C3 Soul Review
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
UPDATE: Tonight’s concert is canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on August 2 for The C3 Soul Review, a band from different musical avenues who share a love of music and entertaining the masses!
The C3 Soul Revue is an eclectic group of musicians who love playing various styles of music to entertain folks near and far the tri-state area. Band members include:

Rich Boland – Vocals, Electric Guitar
Sarah Brasfield – Vocals
Mike Calderella – Drums
Michael Pacifico – Trumpet, Vocals
Ed Stern – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Terry Thomas – Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
Donna Tromans – Keys, Vocals
Pat Tromans –Bass Guitars

August 6 Storytime and Craft
2024-08-06 10:00 - 10:45 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A morning of fun for caregivers and children as we read “Month by Month A Year Goes Round” and create fireworks crafts!
This event is for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.

August 7 Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, August 7, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Downtown Concert Series: South Street Live
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on select Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on August 16, for South Street Live! This classic rock band has been playing in the Chatham area since 2005. The band has a wide repertoire of songs ranging from the 70’s to today’s contemporary hits, from Chicago, to Credence Clearwater Revival to Lizzo. The father and son horn section along with a stable of six vocalists results in a song list that is broad and deep and guarantees music that will get you dancing and singing along.

August 20 Storytime and Craft
2024-08-20 10:00 - 10:45 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A morning of fun for caregivers and children with all things teddy bears! We will read “Corduroy” and “Beware! Museum Bears” and create bear crafts. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite bear or stuffie.
This event is for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.

August 21 Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, August 21, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Explorer's Flashlight Craft
2024-08-27 15:00 - 16:15 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Science meets art in this drop off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us to create magical paper art on Tuesday, August 27 in the Education Annex from 3-4:15PM.

August 28 Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, August 28, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Downtown Concert Series: What's What
2024-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on select Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.

We close out the summer season with local Madison band, What’s What on Friday, August 30. Local Madison band What‘s What, brings solid musicianship and fun vibes to up-tempo rock music from the 70’s and 80’s. Their spirited performance of classic songs from artists like Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Cheap Trick and Van Halen merge seamlessly with music from the MTV video revolution. The band features Phil Duffy on vocals and guitar, Mike Shugrue on bass and vocals, Tom Doherty on lead guitar and Bill Geyer on drums. Make What‘s What a lively part of your fantastic night Downtown!

Makerspace at Bottle Hill Day
2024-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Makerspace is back! Join us on the METC lawn during Bottle Hill Day on Saturday, October 5, anytime between 11am and 3pm for our collaborative workspace geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Rain location METC Education Annex.

Holiday Craft: Spooky Halloween
2024-10-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for afterschool, creepy fun and drop into the Education Annex anytime between 3pm and 6pm on Thursday, October 24. This Halloween craft event includes coffee filter bats, puffy candy corn, and tin can black cats. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times.
$5/ child, $10/family, free for members.

Makerspace November
2024-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us at Makerspace on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, Makerspace is the place to be with hands-on activities in our collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will use our 3D printer, build with Legos, make jewelry, experiment with our marble run and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times.
$10/family, free for members.

Rose City Dog Day Tours
2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Come learn more about Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge during Rose City Dog Day on November 2! Tours available at 1PM and 2:30PM. Tours are 30 minutes each.
Attend a tour and receive 10% off in our Museum Shop!
Be sure to get your “Best in Show” photo with Mrs. Dodge on our lawn.

An Evening with The Seeing Eye
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Spend a evening with guests from The Seeing Eye, the first guide dog school in the US, as they talk about their organization and the process of turning puppies into Seeing Eye dogs. Participants will get to pet these amazing dogs that change lives. This event is for families with children ages 8 and up.
$10/person, $20/family, free for members.

Holiday Craft: Bountiful Thanksgiving
2024-11-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Gobble… and craft… til you wobble! Kick-off the Thanksgiving holiday with METC on Tuesday, November 26. Drop in after school between 3pm and 6pm to create Thanksgiving crafts like pumpkin patches, handprint turkeys, pie garland, clothespin scarecrows, and more. Guardians must accompany children at all times.
$5/ child, $10/family, free for members

Makerspace December
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Drop Off Holiday Craft
2024-12-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Need to get some holiday shopping done without the kids? And we bet, your kids would much rather have some fun, anyway! Have them join us at METC’s Education Annex on December 10 from 4-6PM. For ages 7-11, children will create Q-tip snowflakes, popsicle snowmen, snow owls, handprint penguins and more. It’s a winter wonderland of fun!
$10/child
