Craft & Connect is a relaxed community hangout built around coffee, crafts, and good company, with a feel-good purpose behind it. It’s the kind of event where you can slow down for a bit, make something with your hands, and catch up with friends or neighbors while supporting a charity.
The setup is simple and easy to follow. Each purchase includes a coffee or hot cocoa, a pastry, and one craft activity, plus a raffle ticket toward a gift card. A portion of every ticket sold goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Craft options are hands-on and may vary based on demand and availability. Choices include patch items like beanies, Santa hats, stockings, or mini bags; photo items such as magnets or ornaments; beaded items like claw clips, sunnies, or ornaments; and charm items including bracelets, keychains, or lip gloss chains. After crafting, guests can browse a small market featuring multiple vendors.
The event takes place at Cafe Lafayette, located at 74 Maple Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. The café offers a comfortable, casual space that works well for all ages.
Craft bar prices are straightforward. Patch Bar, Photo Bar, Charm Bar, and Bead Bar options are each $10, with specific items included at each station. Accessories cost $6, and extra patches or charms are $3. The listed ticket total is $24.71.
Craft & Connect runs on December 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. It’s a four-hour, in-person event open to all ages, with plenty of time to drop in, craft, and enjoy the afternoon.
