Portland Repair Fairs: Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free

Portland Repair Fair is here to fix your stuff for free.

Portland Repair Fairs are free events that bring together people with various skillsets to help fix items and, most importantly, pass on knowledge to empower you to be more handy around your home. You’ll be paired with a volunteer who will fix your item as you watch. You can sit back and enjoy the process or have the experts teach you how it’s done.

If you’re looking for another free resource in Portland, check out the local tool libraries. 

Here are the upcoming Portland Repair Fair events.

Repair Fairs in and around Portland

RPDX Repair Café

Every second Saturday from January 11-June 14

From 12-3 p.m., volunteers fix broken small appliances, repairing bikes and mending clothing. Register your item in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, yet registering ahead of time helps volunteers plan accordingly.

Upcoming event dates include:

• January 11
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June 14​

The event is at Leaven Community House, 5431 NE 20th Ave. in Portland. There is a parking lot off 20th and street parking available.

Happy Valley Repair Fair

On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers are on hand to help you figure out and possibly fix household items, including small appliances, small electronics, clean clothes and textiles.

Happy Valley Library is at 13793 SE Sieben Park Way.

Gladstone Repair Fair and E-Cycle Collection

On Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., have your small appliances, small electronics, clean clothes and textiles repaired and mended. Electronics are also collected for e-cycling.

The event is at Kraxberger Middle School, 17777 Webster Rd. in Gladstone.

RPDX Repair Café

On Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. volunteers are fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes and mending clothing. Register your items in advance.

The event is at Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington St. in Portland.

Gresham Repair Cafe & Swap

On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., get your small appliances, cloth items and jewelry (no fine jewelry) repaired, manual garden tool sharpened and sock darned with felt. Items must be checked in by noon. One item per person. There’s also a swap for summer clothing.

The event is at The Rockwood Center, 17805 SE Stark St. in Portland.

For more information on upcoming events, visit the Repair PDX website.

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