A community event focused on repair workshops, reuse activities, and sustainability for families.
Saturday 31 October 2026
9:00am - 2:30pm
1A Gipps St, Concord NSW 2137, Australia
Free
Experience a vibrant community day dedicated to reducing waste and extending the life of everyday items. This event offers a variety of hands-on repair workshops, reuse and recycling activities, and sustainability demonstrations designed for families and individuals eager to learn practical skills.
Bring your small furniture, clothing, bikes, and electrical items to get expert advice and hands-on help. Children will enjoy creative craft activities like the Halloween Monster Mask Lab, making it a perfect outing for school-aged kids.
Enjoy the community garden opening, swap toys, and participate in giveaways like compost bins and worm farms to support greener living at home.
- Furniture Repair Workshop: 9:00–12:00, bookings required.
- Clothing Repair Workshop: 9:00–12:00, bookings required.
- Bike Check & Tune: 10:00–14:00, register to secure a spot; walk-ins welcome.
- Clothing and Textile Repair Station: 10:00–14:15, bookings required.
- Small Electrical Item Repair Station: 10:00–14:00, bookings required.
- Sewing Machine Service Station: 10:00–14:00, bookings required.
- Toy Swap & Donation Station: Toy drop-off 10:00–12:00; swap 13:00–14:00, no booking required.
- Device Donations accepted for mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.
- Community Garden Opening: 9:00–13:00, no booking required.
- Compost Bin and Worm Farm Giveaway: 10:00–13:00, registration required.
- The Reuse Garden workshop: 10:00–12:00, register to secure your spot.
- Halloween Monster Mask Lab: 10:00–12:00, register to secure your spot.
- Electric Cooktop Demo & Community BBQ: 11:00–13:00, drop-in anytime.
The event takes place at Concord Community Centre, a welcoming venue easily accessible by public transport and car. Plenty of parking is available nearby, and the centre is family-friendly with accessible facilities.
Maps and schedules will be provided on-site to help you navigate the various activities and workshops throughout the day.
This location is ideal for families looking to engage in community sustainability efforts while enjoying a day out with practical learning and fun activities for children.
Bookings are required for most repair workshops and some activities to ensure a spot, so early registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome for some sessions but may be subject to availability.
Please bring items in good condition for repair or swap, and ensure toys for swapping are clean and complete. Donations of devices should have personal data removed where possible.
The event is supported by the NSW Government, emphasizing energy-saving and sustainable living practices.
This is a free community event. Some activities require prior booking or registration to participate, which can be done through the event website or contact points.
No cost is involved for attending or participating in the workshops, swap, or giveaways, making it an accessible and valuable day out for families interested in sustainability and repair skills.
