A screen-free makerspace where kids ages 4–12 build, engineer and create with cardboard, while grown-ups recharge in our specialty café.
Request a Party See PricingUNBOXED is an indoor children's makerspace and specialty café. Kids build, solve, invent and redesign using sustainable cardboard engineering, then take pride in a finished creation. Parents enjoy coffee, tea and pastries while their kids are meaningfully engaged.
Our mission: provide a premier environment where children engineer with sustainable materials while parents recharge. UNBOXED is founded and owned by Sandy Ferreira.
No class schedule to plan around. Arrive any time (subject to capacity) for a session of up to 2 hours.
Earn stamps and badges, from Rookie Builder up to UNBOXED Inventor, and unlock specialty materials.
Private, hands-on build parties with a dedicated host.
Coffee, espresso, tea, cold drinks, pastries and kid-friendly snacks.
One hour in the makerspace.
Up to 2 hours of building. Last 2-hour session starts around 4:00 PM.
8 two-hour Maker Sessions per month, plus Builder Passport perks and faster Builder Level progress.
For children ages 4–12. Walk-ins welcome when space allows; reservations encouraged on weekends. Sibling pricing: [TBD]. Online reservations: [booking link TBD].
| Extra child | $20 each |
| Custom themed build kit | $10 / child |
| Additional hour | $150 |
| Food & beverages | À la carte |
No outside food, except birthday cake. A $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to your balance) is required to book.
Tell us about your celebration and we'll get back to you to confirm availability.
Winter break and spring break mini camps for builders in kindergarten and up. Book only the days you need, or the whole week to save 15%.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, per child, per day.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, per child, per day.
| Early drop-off from 8:30 AM | $30/day |
| Break Room lunch a slice of pizza, a juice box and a snack | $7/day |
| Additional pizza slice | $3 |
| Full-week discount | 15% off |
Ages 5+ (kindergarten and up). Campers must be toilet-trained. Bring a lunch or add a café lunch. Each camp day needs a minimum of 6 campers to run; if a day doesn't fill, we'll let you know and offer another day or a credit.
Plan streets, build towers and design a whole cardboard town together.
Engineer working cardboard arcade games, then play them all.
Ramps, tubes and triggers: test, tweak and set off a chain reaction.
Design and build cardboard robots with moving parts and big personalities.
Cozy winter builds: snow forts, sleighs and seasonal creations.
Hard hats on! Blueprints, beams and team builds on our job site.
Invent a gadget that solves a problem, then pitch it to the group.
| Winter Break Camp Dates to be announced | Interest list |
| Spring Break Camp Dates to be announced | Interest list |
Join the interest list below and we'll email you first when registration opens.
Most items are $4–$7, à la carte.
Espresso drinks and coffee. [item list & prices TBD]
[item list & prices TBD]
Pastries, snacks and simple kid-friendly options. [item list TBD]
A signed waiver is required for every child at check-in. [Online waiver link TBD]
Design concepts shown; real photos coming soon. Follow us on Instagram @unboxedplaycafe.
We're scheduled to open in November 2026. Exact date: [TBD].
Children ages 4–12.
Walk-ins are welcome when space allows. Reservations are encouraged for weekends and busy times.
Choose an hourly visit ($25) or a Maker Session of up to 2 hours ($40).
No outside food, except birthday cake for parties. Our café has drinks, pastries and snacks.
Submit the party request form and we'll confirm availability and next steps.
Yes, a $100 non-refundable deposit holds your date and is applied to your total; the balance is due the day of the party. You can reschedule once for free with 14+ days' notice. Cancel 14+ days out and your deposit becomes a credit valid for 6 months; under 14 days, the deposit is forfeited. Full policy.
Campers must be 5+ (kindergarten and up) and toilet-trained.
Half day runs 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ($115) and full day runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ($160). Early drop-off from 8:30 AM is available for $30.
Yes! Camps are booked by the day, and booking the full week saves 15%.
Full-day campers can bring a lunch or add a Break Room lunch for $7/day (a slice of pizza, a juice box and a snack). Extra pizza slices are $3.
Yes, a $75 deposit per camper holds your spot and is applied to your total. See the camp policy.
Each day needs a minimum of 6 campers to run. If a day is canceled, we'll offer another day, a credit or a refund.
[Parking info TBD]
Unboxed Play Café
1275 Bloomfield Ave, Building 20, Unit 143
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Wednesday–Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Email: unboxedplaycafe@gmail.com
Instagram: @unboxedplaycafe
Facebook: @unboxedplaycafe
