Ipswich Train Cafe

Friday, April 19, 2024

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location:

Ascension Memorial Church Boone Hall

31 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938 

The first-ever Ipswich Train Cafe is an event celebrating trains and why we love them. An event tailored towards those on the autism spectrum and their families, it will provide an open and welcoming space with toy trains to play with, arts and crafts and information from train-related organizations throughout New England. Plus, as the event's 7-year-old co-originator said, "There has to be coffee for the adults," thus the Cafe part of the event title. 

A sensory-friendly event, there will be a quieter space at the Ipswich Public Library's Collins Room (just steps away!) for those who need it. 

Event funding provided by Awesome Ipswich. 

RSVP

Admission is free, but please RSVP here so we can prepare accordingly.

Cleaning Products and Personal Care Drive

We will be collecting cleaning supplies and personal care items at the entrance of this event to benefit the Ipswich Housing Authority. The Ipswich Train Cafe and the Housing Authority both presented to Awesome Ipswich, and while we were selected for funding, we wanted to ensure the Housing Authority also receives the help they need.

We will be collecting dish soap, sponges, Brillo pads, Windex and other cleaning sprays, multi-surface disinfecting wipes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and menstrual care products (pads and tampons) to be made available to Ipswich residents in need. Even if you aren't attending the Train Cafe, please consider dropping by that day to make a donation of one of these items. 

Interested in volunteering?

We would love volunteers! (We are prepared to provide/complete paperwork to confirm volunteer hours if you need that for school.) Please email katcornetta@gmail.com to volunteer before or during the event!

Interested in providing information/tabling?

We would love to provide information about train events/museums/displays to our attendees, as well as information about resources for the autism community. Please email katcornetta@gmail.com to speak further.