Makers Day 2025
2025-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Makers Day 2025 at METC is everything but the kitchen sink!
Join us on Saturday, March 22 from 11AM-3PM, for NJ Makers Day as we experiment with spoon catapults, create straw bookmarks and spoon dolls, and design magnet mazes out of plates. Turn ordinary objects into science and art fun during New Jersey STEM Month.
Best for ages 5-11.

Makerspace April
2025-04-05 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, $15/Makerspace plus museum admission, free for members

Makerspace May
2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
May 3rd is Superhero Day in Madison! Join us for a SUPER edition of Makerspace with guest artist Dan Fenelon as you create your own superhero logo. Wear it proudly on your shirt as you chase the Madison Menace through town collecting superpowers. Entrance to the museum is free as you track down the menace.
$10/family, free for members

Makerspace June
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for the last Makerspace of the 2024-2025 school year on June 7 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, $15/Makerspace plus museum admission, free for members

All Ages Tour
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a guided tour for all ages of METC and its exhibits at 2PM on Sunday, June 8.
This tour is free with the price of your admission. Pre-registration is encouraged below. Please pay at the door.

Teddy Bear Picnic
2025-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Grab your favorite stuffie for a fun-filled afternoon! For children ages 3-6 with their caregiver, gather to hear teddy bear stories, make a craft, and enjoy some treats.
Please note: Snacks will be nut-free.
$10/family, free for members.

June 25 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-06-25 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 June 25, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 2 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-07-02 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 July 2, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 9 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-07-09 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 July 9, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 16 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-07-16 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 July 16, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 18 Drop Off Craft
2025-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us for a variety of food-related crafts and activities to keep the “fun” in Fridays! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.
(Members, use code: “memberfun” at checkout)

Family Fun Day
2025-07-19 11:00 - 15:00 | NJ
Join us for our FREE annual day of fun, interactive activities and crafts! This year’s METC Family Fun Day is a carnival with with a juggler, a bounce house, face painting, games, crafts, food trucks, and more!
See you on Saturday, July 19 from 11AM-3PM.
All Event Long:

Bounce House sponsored by The Joe Kubert School
Face Painting by artists from The Joe Kubert School
Water games on the lawn
Crafts in the METC Education Annex
Bubbles provided by Tons of Toys
Free admission to METC

Special Event from 1:30-2PM:

Bill the Juggler sponsored by Meg Mullin – Coldwell Banker

Food Trucks:

Rose City Wurst
Sizzle Pizza
Kona Ice

Thank you to our sponsors:

July 23 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-07-23 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 July 23, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

Downtown Concert Series: The C3 Soul Review
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
TONIGHT’S CONCERT IS CANCELED.

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 25 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. When The C3 Soul Revue hits the stage, they’re not just playing music – they’re serving up a feast for your ears, and everyone’s invited to the party!

July 30 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-07-30 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 July 30, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

August 1 Drop off Craft
2025-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us for a variety of space themed crafts and activities to keep Fridays “Out of this World.” (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.
(Members, use code: “memberfun” at checkout)

Downtown Concert Series: Kings Road Band
2025-08-01 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 August 1, for KINGS 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.

August 6 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-08-06 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 6, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

August 8 Drop off Craft
2025-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us for a variety of animal creations and crafts to keep your “wild child” engaged. (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.
(Members, use code: “memberfun” at checkout)

Downtown Concert Series: Zaire
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC’s free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! 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.
Zaire will be performing on August 8! Zaire plays classic rock from the ’60 to today. Zaire is known for their strong 3-part harmonies when covering such artists as the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones and more. With decades of shows under their belts, Zaire continues to delights crowds in NJ and the Lehigh Valley area.

August 13 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-08-13 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 13, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

August 20 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-08-20 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 20, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

Downtown Concert Series: Rosewood
2025-08-22 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 August 22, 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.

August 27 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2025-08-27 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 27, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

Bottle Hill Day
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Bottle Hill Day at METC is one for the books!
As we gear up for the 250th Anniversary of America, we are joined by the 3rd New Jersey Regiment for cooking on the front lawn and militia drills on the back lawn. Makerspace and crafts are happening in the Education Annex. There is free admission to the museum. Don’t miss a thing!
Register below for this free event.

Holiday Craft: Spooky Halloween
2025-10-23 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 23 as we paint mini pumpkins!
$5/ child, $10/family, free for members.
Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times

Makerspace November
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us at Makerspace on November 1, between 11am and 3pm, in 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! Enjoy 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. Special combo ticket of $15 includes entrance to the museum!

Holiday Craft: Bountiful Thanksgiving
2025-11-25 15:00 - 17:30 | 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 25. Drop in after school between 3pm and 5:30pm to create Thanksgiving crafts like beaded bracelets, apple puppet, thankful turkeys, and build your own scarecrow! Guardians must accompany children at all times.
$5/ child, $10/family, free for members

Holiday Arts Festival - November 28
2025-11-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us in the METC Education Annex on November 28 and 29 for the Holiday Arts Festival!
November 28:

1-2pm Alejandro Ataucusi
2:30-3:30pm Anthony Francesco

November 29:

12-1PM Spotlight Kids
1:30-2:30pm Danello, the Sad Surfer

Holiday Arts Festival - November 29
2025-11-29 12:00 - 14:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
