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Mad Hatter Party for the Whole Family at METC

A whimsical celebration of hats at METC! Live music, crafts, face-painting, ice cream, popcorn and family-friendly guided tours for all ages

On Saturday, June 4th from 12 pm - 4 pm, put on your favorite hat and join us at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) for a Mad Hatter Party! METC invites families and friends to this whimsical celebration of hats and fun featuring live music from local band Half-Step Down, outdoor games with prizes, silly hat making and other crafts, face painting, guided tours of the museum, a popcorn stand, and a visit from the 5 Brother Ice Cream Truck. Guests are encouraged to wear a favorite hat, a silly hat, or a hat from a character in literature or movies. A raffle for a free family membership to METC (value $60) will be held at the end of the day.

Admission - includes access to all games, crafts, guided tour and one ice cream treat

$10 for children (ages 2-17)

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$5 for adults (ages 18-100)

(Family Maximum Admission is $35)

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Guided Tours - These brief, family-friendly tours will be led by Kristin Lapos, Curator of Collections, and will engage even the youngest guest. Two tours are available, no pre-registration required:

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Visit our website www.metc.org or call 973-377-2982 ext. 16 for more information about the Mad Hatter Party at METC!

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