Events
Find repair cafes, swap events, and more near you!
April is Earth Month!
What will you do this month to learn about our planet and develop habits to protect it? Sharing, reusing, and repairing are all great ways to keep our planet and communities thriving!
Friday, April 25th: 5th international Repair Café webinar
Volunteers of Repair Cafés worldwide are welcome to attend the fifth international Repair Café webinar on Friday, 25 April. During this webinar, they will get information on issues important to all Repair Cafés. They can also exchange experiences. The two hour webinar is in English, from 4 to 6 PM CEST (11 AM – 1 PM EDT).
York Region
Repair Cafes in York Region
Need to get an item fixed? Prepare for your next repair café visit by learning what can be fixed, sign up as a volunteer, and browse frequently asked questions on York Region’s Repair Café webpage.
Repair Cafe – Zancor Centre – King City
Saturday April 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Zancor Centre
1600 15th Sideroad
Township of King
Register here on NewMakeIt.com
Baby and Kids Clothes Swap – Aurora
Swap gently used baby and kids clothing. Bring in clothes for the swap starting April 1st! No obligation to bring clothes—take what you need.
The Swap will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the Aurora Public Library.
Find details at Aurora Public Library’s website here
Community Yard Sale – King City
Community yard sale
Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg
8 AM – 1 PM
Register for a table by April 25th.
Visit King’s website for details
Kitchen Table Talks: Buying Local & Building Community – Aurora
For everyone interested in community wealth building and economic development, join us for an afternoon of conversation as we explore strategies to strengthen local economies.
Nichols Foundation, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora, ON
April 8th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Click here for details and registration
Repair Cafe – Markham
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Markham Public Library, Milliken Mills Branch
7600 Kennedy Road, Unit 1
City of Markham
Register here on NewMakeIt.com
Curbside Giveaway Days in York Region
In search of free items but don’t know where to look? Take a look for free curbside items on specific dates, and leave your own for others to take. Check back for official 2025 dates in the spring! Learn more at York.ca.
Newmarket Cycles – Newmarket
470 Davis Drive
Newmarket, L3Y 4N3
Check back in Spring 2025 for scheduled events. Learn more about Newmarket Cycles here.
Community Book Sale – Richmond Hill
“Are you going to BE {Book Event}” will be happening September 12th and 13th, 2025. This is a huge community book sale at Richmond Hill United Church. See the website for details: www.areyougoingtobe.ca.
Peel Region
Textile Repair Hub – Mississauga
The Textile Repair Hub is taking place at Bradley Museum on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM.
Repair Hubs give items that are destined for landfill a second life with help from our volunteer fixers. Not only will you reduce waste, but you’ll also learn repair skills from our experts to extend the lifecycle of your products at home!
Learn more at the Event Listing on Mississauga.ca
Repair Hub (All Items) – Mississauga
The City of Mississauga’s next Repair Hub will take place at Hazel McCallion Central Library (Ground 0 – Makerspace) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM – 4PM.
Repair Hubs give items that are destined for landfill a second life with help from our volunteer fixers. Not only will you reduce waste, but you’ll also learn repair skills from our experts to extend the lifecycle of your products at home!
Learn more at the Event Listing on Mississauga.ca
Earth Day Repair Cafe – Caledon
Free event: Do you have an item that’s broken? Volunteer fixers will help you fix your items and show you how they do repairs. Join the event for a variety of activities and a BBQ!
April 26th, 2025
Caledon Seniors Centre,
7 Rotarian Way, Bolton
10 AM – 2 PM
Durham Region
Community Gardens: Fostering Connection to Food in Durham Region
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
7:00-8:00 PM
Online (Zoom Registration)
This is our second Learning Circle webinar where we invite knowledgeable speakers to talk about various topics to do with the environment and climate change. […] Carol has been growing her own food for over 25 years, harvesting 2500 lb on her front lawn. In 2013, Carol and six other urban farmers began We Grow Food, which has installed over 28 gardens throughout Oshawa since its inception.
Visit http://climatejusticedurham.ca/ for full details and the registration link.
Curbside Giveaway Days
Curbside Giveaway Day events are organized in cooperation with the local municipalities, where residents place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked FREE—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
Please ensure items whether new or used, are safe and meet current regulatory requirements. It is important to only place items that are in good condition. The Region is not responsible for quality of items placed out for the Curbside Giveaway Day.
Spring Event:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Repair Café – Oshawa
Saturday, May 31, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
John Aker Northview Branch
Give new life to your broken small appliances, electronics, jewelry, clothing, and more. Our skilled volunteers can show you how to make repairs to keep items out of landfill and save you money!
Drop-in.
If you have a flair for repair, please consider volunteering as a member of our Repair Café team. For more details, call 905-579-6111, ext. 5279.
Library Plant Exchange – Oshawa
Saturday, May 10, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
John Aker Northview Branch
Bring your pest-free, rooted indoor plants or loose cuttings to swap for something new. Drop-in.
Teen – Upcycle for the Apocalypse – Oshawa
Tuesday, Jul 22 / 6-7 pm
Delpark Branch
Upcycling is the ultimate survival skill in a world where every resource counts! Turn everyday trash into creative treasures like survival tools, accessories, and art in this hands-on crafting session.
Ages 13-18 / Drop-in
Kid/Family – Toy Repair Café – Oshawa
Saturday, Aug 16 / 1-4 pm
Delpark Branch
Every toy has a story; we’re here to help your beloved items continue their adventures! Whether it’s a stuffed animal needing a stitch or a toy car that needs a little TLC, our skilled repair team is ready to help you bring them back to life.
Have an event coming up? Let us know!
Contact the Share, Reuse, Repair Hub team at [email protected] with details of your event for it to be listed on this page.