Events
Find repair cafes, swap events, and more near you!
Mend March is here!
Participate in #MendMarch by sharing your mending projects on social media with the hashtag and motivate others to finish—or start—theirs!
York Region
Community Book Sale – Richmond Hill United Church
“Are you going to BE {Book Event}” will be happening September 12th and 13th, 2025. This is a huge community book sale. See the website for details: www.areyougoingtobe.ca.
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.
KING – Repair Cafe – Zancor Centre
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
10 AM – 2 PM
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
470 Davis Drive
Newmarket, L3Y 4N3
Check back in Spring 2025 for scheduled events. Learn more about Newmarket Cycles here.
Peel Region
Repair Cafe – Makerspace Brampton
Brampton Library – Springdale Branch,
10705 Bramalea Road Brampton, ON L6R 0C1
Saturday, April 12th, 11 AM – 2 PM
Click here to get a free Eventbrite ticket
Repair Hub – City of Mississauga
Check back for repair cafe dates in Spring 2025! For details, visit mississauga.ca.
See details and register at mississauga.ca’s listing and register on the EventBrite page here.
Spring Library Programs
Visit the City of Mississauga’s event calendar to find out more about workshops and activities taking place this spring, from LEGO play time to learning how to use a sewing machine and more!
Durham Region
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.