Toy Factory has been an enjoyable part of the Northeastern Woodworkers Association's annual Showcase woodworker's show for over 20 years. The show is at the Saratoga Hilton in Saragota Springs, NY on March 28 & 29, 2026. It is intended to get kids interested in doing hands-on activities and promote woodworking with the hopes it will inspire them to learn more. Click here to learn more about Showcase.

Our Mid-Hudson Woodworkers chapter created the Toy Factory for Showcase. We create components for a variety of toys (cars, boats, totes, bird houses, planes, helicopters, etc.) that children can assemble with our assistance and take home for free. The Toy Factory is run by our member volunteers who create the parts and/or attend Showcase to help children assemble toys. It is so rewarding to work with the kids and see their smiles when they take their toys home with them.

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Showcase (March 28 & 29). We need help building toys before the show, but we especially need help manning our tables at the show. Whether you come for a few hours, a day or the weekend, we can really use your help. If you want to go deep, join our Toy Factory committee and help manage Toy Factory. We will give you all the help you need to contribute to our success.

To volunteer for Toy Factory CLICK HERE to go to our online signup form.
Select the time(s) you want to volunteer for and provide your name, phone and email.

Contact Andy Moss if you have questions. You can send an email to info@midhudsonwoodworkers.org and your question will be forwarded to Andy.

Volunteer tasks include:

• Unload our truck and set up the Toy Factory on Friday, March 27th (approximately 10:30 am to 3:00 pm) You can help for as many hours as you are available.
• Work with the kids during the show on Saturday and/or Sunday. We have five tables, so both days we need volunteers for each time slot at each table. Work for Toy Factory and while there see the show or sit in on a seminar. Volunteers get free admission to the show!
• Breakdown our Toy Factory on Sunday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm