Free Community Swap Events at Kindred Vancouver

Photo courtesy of Kindred Vancouver

Refresh your home, wardrobe or hobbies without spending a dollar and save usable items from the landfill at these free community swap events at Kindred Vancouver.

These events bring the community together to exchange items they no longer need for things they’ll actually use, creating a win for people, budgets and the planet. 

Kindred Vancouver is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You bring your own containers and fill them up with a variety of household goods. In addition to bulk products, the local shop sells low-waste and sustainably made home goods, secondhand and vintage items, and locally made artwork. 

This shop also hosts a ton of events throughout the month. Choose an upcoming swap to attend: 

Free Community Swap Events at Kindred Vancouver

Every month, Kindred Vancouver hosts free community swap events. You’re invited to bring items you don’t need and take home something new to you. I’ve participated in a few swaps, picking up a garlic press and a new plant.

If you don’t have anything to swap, that’s okay. Everyone is welcome to browse, take part and discover something new. 

Themes are different for each swap so peruse ones you may be interested in.

Here’s the schedule of upcoming events:

Book Swap

January 16-18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring novels, nonfiction and children’s books in good condition while exploring new-to-you books to complete your reading list.

Seed Swap

January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Collect seeds for the 2026 growing season and bring some to share.

Jewelry Swap

January 30-February 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gather gently loved necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, brooches and other accessories, and find unique pieces for your jewelry box.

Plant and Seed Swap

February 11-13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pack up extra plant starts, seeds and plants you no longer want, while stocking up on plants and seeds to kickstart your garden.

Tool Swap

February 27-March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Get rid of unneeded hand tools and power tools in good working condition, Unused or surplus hardware and gardening tools and equipment. Peruse what others bring along to find things you may need. 

Recipes and Cookbooks Swap

March 13-15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Swap your favorite recipes and unused cookbooks at this event. 

Art Supply Swap

March 27-29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Love creating? This swap exchanges craft materials (yarn, fabric, beads, etc.), art supplies (paint, brushes, markers, etc.), DIY kits or tools you no longer need.

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