Brampton Library Repair Café
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Brampton Library – Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen Street East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 3L6, Canada
Do you have a household item that’s broken? We’ll show you how to fix it for free!

Come to our Repair Café to learn how to repair your item for free with fixers from across Brampton. Observers are welcome to attend and share their fixing knowledge. In partnership with Let’s Get Together. Registration required.
Need something fixed?
Are you a fixer, or just want to watch and learn? Sign up to help with repairs, network with the fixer community, and watch the fixers in action at bramlib.info/fixers.
Tech Collect
Bring your e-waste, metal waste, batteries, and printer cartridges for safe disposal in partnership with Let’s Get Together. Used, broken, and unwanted laptops/computers will be refurbished and circulated back to local community members in need.
Additional Information
Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Our fixers have experience with: computers, Linux laptop conversions, small appliances, electronics, bicycles, toys, lamps and sewing. Due to time constraints, please bring only one item per attendee for repair. If your item requires a replacement part, kindly bring it with you.
There is no limit for numbers of items for Tech Collect.
Check-in ends one hour before event ends.

Repair Hub (Mississauga)
2026-04-28 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
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!
We can help you fix:

Electronics
Small appliances
Bicycles
Toys
Clothing

Drop-in any time between 11am-4pm! Please bring one item per visit, subject to availability.
Participants can also enjoy:

Colouring station for children and adults
Interactive Climate Change and Waste Jeopardy games

Attendees bringing items for repair do so at their own risk. The City of Mississauga and volunteer fixers cannot guarantee that items will be fixed and are not liable for any damages that may be incurred to items that are brought in for repair. In the event a repair is not possible, volunteer fixers may be able to offer product assessment or advice.

Contact
living.green@mississauga.ca

DIY Weaving & Mending Workshop (Mississauga)
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Heart Comonos, 67 Hillcrest Avea, Mississauga, Ontario
Overview

Learn how to weave on a cardboard loom in a beginner-friendly workshop with Arwen!

Want to mend? Please bring your own item in need of repairing to work on at the event, or just bring yourself and learn how to weave on cardboard!
What to expect
Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance Repair! These workshops are part of the Heart Comonos mission to promote environmental wellness through sustainable practices and skill development.
Our goal for these workshops is to extend the usability of household items like clothing/textiles to minimize waste sent to landfills, and to reduce our dependence on fast-fashion retailers. With help from our expert “fixers,” we will do our best to repair items, and to teach community members the skills required to do it for themselves with take-home mending kits for repairing clothing and textiles!
This is the second part of our “Cooksvile Brings It Back Around!” series.
In this workshop, Arwen will teach you how to weave on a cardboard loom to create your own pattern. These projects can turn into a tapestry, coaster or a patch for your clothing. She’ll also share how to repair holes in clothing with embroidery thread. If you have something you want to mend, please bring it with you!
Mending is much more than just repairing a hole in your shirt. It’s a meditative practice that connects us to the things around us, repairing fabrics and extending their stories.
All materials are provided — just bring yourself, a willingness to learn, and an open heart. Beginner friendly, no experience needed!
Meet the Facilitator, Arwen
Arwen Muir Karaszewski is an artist and illustrator based in Ontario who has always been in love with nature, teaching and learning. Currently, she is studying Illustration at OCAD University where she runs a community meditation/art making group “Project Hope”.
Arwen also practices sewing and mending, passionately teaching these skills with communities to extend the life-cycle of textiles, encourage creative expression, and build connection. We are all interconnected in this woven tapestry of life and we must work together with responsibility and listen to the heartbeat of the world, for us and the next generations. With a background in activism and arts, Arwen is excited to learn with others through the spirit of “Lartivism”.
Learn more about Arwen’s work on her Instagram here: www.instagram.com/arwenskiartistry
We are deeply thankful to the Region of Peel for supporting this project through Peel Region’s Circular Economy Fund Initiative 2026.
NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
When you attend this event, you will enter an area where photography, and/or video recording may occur, for promotional purposes. By entering the event space you consent to potentially being photographed or filmed, and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction by Heart Comonos. Questions or concerns? Speak to a Heart Comonos staff member at the event, or email contact@heartcomonos.ca

Learn to Sew with Help a Girl Out (Brampton)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brampton Library – South Fletcher’s, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5B3, Canada
Learn Sewing Machine Basics to make reusable period pads with Help A Girl Out.
In this workshop presented by Help A Girl Out, you’ll learn sewing machine basics to make reusable period pads and how reusable menstrual products help end period poverty and help the environment. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
Please note: All participants must complete a makerspace waiver before the start of the program.
HAGO is an anti-poverty organization based in Brampton Ontario, that aims to eliminate period poverty in Canada and developing countries. They have distributed hundreds of thousands of menstrual products since 2018. They serve individuals and centers across Canada, the Caribbean, and a few African countries.
Period poverty is a worldwide health crisis that affects mental health, reproductive health, self-esteem, and confidence. Reusable pads not only reduce waste to landfills but also ensure that individuals have consistent access to period products for years at a time, eliminating period poverty sustainably.

Painted Record Clocks
2026-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Claireville: Brampton Library, 8750 The Gore Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6P 4P9, Canada
Make some retro-inspired wall art using vinyl records. Customize your record using acrylic paint markers then add a clock mechanism to make a functional clock. All materials provided.
This program is for teens 13-18 years old.

BikeFest Mississauga 2026
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1, Canada
The City is hosting it’s 3rd Annual BikeFest. BikeFest is the ultimate kickoff to the cycling season! This free community event will be filled with fun and interactive cycling activities for all ages. From skills and drills sessions to bike servicing, and exploring various active transportation options, there’s something for everyone.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, promote healthy living and have a great time outdoors with your friends and family. Don’t forget to bring your bike and get ready to enjoy delicious food, vibrant colours and lively music!
Bike Fix-it Station
Bike theme photo booth
Mi-way Bus (practice putting a bike on a bus)
DJ Andre
Local Bike Groups & Vendors
Children’s Bike Skills & Drills Course
Bicycle Safety (Helmet fitting)
Photo and/or Video Release:
Video footage, photos and/or recordings will be taken during this event, which may include your voice, recognizable image or appearance.
Please be advised, by participating in this event, you consent to the City of Mississauga using your voice, recognizable image or appearance in print, digital or web-based formats for promotional and archival purposes in any and all media, without compensation and you release the City of Mississauga from any liability relating thereto of any nature.
Do not enter the area if you do not agree to be subject to the foregoing.

Annual Spring Clothing Swap & Mending Workshop
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. E, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
We’re excited to bring back our Annual Spring Clothing Swap! This year, we’re partnering with Plato’s Closet and adding a hands-on Mending Workshop to help you repair and extend the life of your favourite pieces.
🛍️What to bring:
👕For the Clothing Swap:
Bring your family and friends
1–10 pieces of new or gently worn clothing
A reusable bag to carry your swapped items
🧵For the Mending Workshop:
1–2 items you’d like to repair
No experience needed—just bring your items and a willingness to learn!
🎯What to Expect:
Clothing swaps are a fun, free, and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe:
1:00 PM (sharp): Drop off your clothing items and check in. While volunteers sort items, take part in the mending workshop and learn about plastic waste and the impacts of fast fashion
2:30 PM: The swap starts, browse the racks and take home items you love, completely free!
Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and enter our raffle for a chance to WIN 1 of 3 Plato’s Closet gift cards!

📆Event Schedule
1:00 – 1:30 PM | Check-In & Clothing Drop-Off
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mending Workshop & Panel
2:30 – 4:00 PM | Clothing Swap & Raffle Draw
We hope to see you there!

Inglewood Village-Wide Plant & Garage Sale (Inglewood)
2026-05-23 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | The Village of Inglewood Association (VIA), PO BOX 31, Inglewood, Ontario, Canada
The Village of Inglewood Association (VIA) is hosting a community plant sale and village-wide garage sale on Saturday, May 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stop by the plant sale at the gazebo in front of the fire hall and explore garage sales throughout the village.
Want to participate?
VIA will prepare a map of participating homes and provide a sign to identify your house as part of the event. To join, please email villageofinglewood@gmail.com with your name, address, and email by May 13.
Don’t have enough items for a full sale? Consider teaming up with a neighbour or two and hosting a joint garage sale.
Garage sale shoppers can access a link to a map of participating homes May 20-23 on the Village of Inglewood Facebook page.

Learn to Sew with Help a Girl Out
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brampton Library – South Fletcher’s, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5B3, Canada

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2026 Brampton Grow Green Festival & Awards Ceremony
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr., Brampton, Ontario, L6Z3M1, Canada
You’re invited!! Join us at this year’s Grow Green Festival, a free event to celebrate World Environment Day and the current and future environmental champions making Brampton a more sustainable place!
Activities will include:

Community & Conservation Partner Booths
Bike Tune-ups
Native Plant Giveaway
Kids Table & visit from Buzz the Bee
Photo Booth
Grow Green Awards Ceremony
Community Partner Activities:

​​​Climate Connections Mixer by Community Climate Council

Get to know more about the impacts of climate change and how you can get involved in local climate action opportunities.

Clothing Swap by Reconnect Brampton

Bring your clean donate-able clothes and pick up something new. Swap instead of Shop to help redu​​ce waste

Learn about Stream Restoration by Ontario Streams

Learn from field staff out there keeping our waterways clear and healthy. Get hands-on experience with restoration equipment and a species identification challenge

​Grow Green Awards Ceremony – 2:00 to 2:30 pm
Celebrate this year’s environmental champions during the Grow Green Awards Ceremony. This biennial awards program recognizes outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations from across the city that:

have demonstrated environmental leadership and
have significantly contributed to the Grow Green Vision of conserving, enhancing and balancing our natural and built environments to create a healthy, sustainable and resilient Brampton.

Learn more about the awards: brampton.ca/awards-growgreen *Free snacks will be provided to all after the ceremony, while supplies last.*​​
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Getting to the Festival:

Consider walking, rolling, cycling along the Etobicoke Creek Trail to get to the festival.
Additional bicycle parking will be available.
Additional car parking is available at Heart Lake Secondary School next door to the Recreation Centre.​​​​

Exhibitors Attending:

Brampton Environmental Alliance (BEA)
Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET)
Community Climate Council (CCC)
Councillor Toor Youth Council
Councillor Santos Youth Group
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Different Spokes Brampton Bike Hub and Punjabi Community Health Services
Heart Lake Turtle Troopers
Kudrat Di Rakhia (KDR)
Ontario Streams
People Against Littering (PAL)
Region of Peel
ReConnect Brampton
Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA)

Appliance Repair Cafe
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Heart Comonos, 67 Hillcrest Avea, Mississauga, Ontario
Do you have a household item that’s broken? We’ll help you fix it for free!
Please bring ONE item to be repaired and fill out our waiver either on Eventbrite or at the event!
What to expect
Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance Repair! These workshops are part of the Heart Comonos mission to promote environmental wellness through sustainable practices and skill development.
Our goal for these workshops is to extend the usability of household items to minimize waste sent to landfills, and to reduce our dependence on mass-produced retailers. With help from our expert “fixers,” we will do our best to repair items, and to teach community members the skills required to do it for themselves.
In this workshop, we will have a variety of Fixers ready to help you fix your E-Waste. They are able to repair:
Bikes
Books
Clothing/Bags
Small appliances
Small furniture
Toys
Materials will be provided. Please bring ONE item in need of fixing and any parts that came with it.
We are deeply thankful to the Region of Peel for supporting this project through Peel Region’s Circular Economy Fund Initiative 2026. We are also thankful to The City of Mississauga for helping us to run these events with knowledgable volunteers.

Trash To Treasure: An Upcycled Arts Workshop
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 582, 456 Hensall Circle, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 1X7, Canada
Come upcycle household waste into a beautiful artpiece!

What to expect
Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance Repair! These workshops are part of the Heart Comonos mission to promote environmental wellness through sustainable practices and skill development.
Our goal for these workshops is to extend the usability of household items to minimize waste sent to landfills, and to reduce our dependence on mass-produced retailers. With help from our expert “fixers,” we will do our best to repair items, teach community members the skills required and importance of agency.
About our Facilitator, Aimua
Aimua

Curbside Giveaway Day (Durham Region)
2026-06-13, 2026-09-19
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.

Learn to Sew with Help a Girl Out
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mount Pleasant Village: Brampton Library, 100 Commuter Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L7A 0G2, Canada

Item Swap & Exchange
2026-08-29 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Heart Comonos, 67 Hillcrest Avea, Mississauga, Ontario
Need something for back to school? Have things to donate? Join us!

Please bring an item to swap and fill out our waiver either on Eventbrite or at the event!
What to expect
Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance Repair! These workshops are part of the Heart Comonos mission to promote environmental wellness through sustainable practices and skill development.
Our goal for these workshops is to extend the usability of household items to minimize waste sent to landfills, and to reduce our dependence on mass-produced retailers. With help from our expert “fixers,” we will do our best to repair items, and to teach community members the skills required to do it for themselves.
In this event, we will be hosting an item swap & exchange! Clothing and item swaps are useful for communities to share what we already have, without buying new or throwing out what others can use. We hope that this event will support families preparing for back-to-school and other folks in the community looking to exchange items. Bring what you don’t need and leave with something you do!
Please bring one of the following (in good condition) to swap with an item you need:

Backpacks
Stationary/arts supplies
Notebooks/paper
Good condition clothing/Bags
Small appliances
Small furniture
Toys/games

We are deeply thankful to the Region of Peel for supporting this project through Peel Region’s Circular Economy Fund Initiative 2026. We are also thankful to The City of Mississauga for helping us to run these events with knowledgable volunteers.
