Makerspace Saturdays - June

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-......More

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.

Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Makerspace at Repair Cafe

METC is thrilled to bring a Makerspace booth to Madison’s First Repair Cafe! Come join us for hands-on, collaborative activities geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids have the opportunity to create and explore with Legos, crafts, STEM projects and more. At Repair Cafe,......More

METC is thrilled to bring a Makerspace booth to Madison’s First Repair Cafe! Come join us for hands-on, collaborative activities geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids have the opportunity to create and explore with Legos, crafts, STEM projects and more. At Repair Cafe, your broken items are fixed for free from 11Am-3PM at the Madison Ambulance Corp Building. Free repairs are offered on: LampsFabricsBicyclesJewelryToysWooden TrainsSmall Appliances and moreAlso featuring a Kids’ Take-Apart Table!

29 Prospect Street, 29 Prospect Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: Jumping the Gun

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 ......More

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.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: Rosewood

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......More

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.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Family Fun Day

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: King's Road Band

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 be......More

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.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: The C3 Soul Review

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 ......More

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 GuitarSarah Brasfield – VocalsMike Calderella – DrumsMichael Pacifico – Trumpet, VocalsEd Stern – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, VocalsTerry Thomas – Tenor Saxophone, VocalsDonna Tromans – Keys, VocalsPat Tromans –Bass Guitars

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: South Street Live

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 a......More

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.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Downtown Concert Series: What's What

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 Mad......More

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!

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States