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Puzzle Exchange, hosted by the Portland Puzzle Exchange

A monthly puzzle exchange in NE Portland where you bring puzzles you’ve completed and exchange them for others brought by fellow puzzlers.

11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Label: Community event

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Community event

Home repair, electrical, plumbing, and woodworking classes, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Whether you rent or own your home, ReBuilding Center offers hands-on classes that teach you how to make both small and large repairs, from basic plumbing and electrical work to fixing drywall and refinishing wood.

through 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Label: Community event

Reuse Craft Workshops & Meetups, hosted by SCRAP Creative Reuse (paid)

SCRAP offers hands‑on workshops and classes that help you turn everyday, reclaimed materials into creative projects—no experience needed. Whether you’re crafting with friends, learning something new, or exploring sustainable artmaking, SCRAP’s programs make creativity accessible to everyone.

through 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Label: Community event

Garage Sale 2026, hosted by Consignment Collective

Join Consignment Collective for a one-day fundraising sale featuring hand-selected clothing, shoes, and accessories from Portland consignment shops.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Label: Community event

Learn to Darn, hosted by Repair PDX (paid, sliding scale)

Learn how to mend holes or tears in knitwear, from socks to sweaters!

10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Label: Community event

Sashiko Mending Workshop, hosted by Repair PDX (paid)

Learn to mend your clothing using the traditional Japanese visible mending art of sashiko embroidery. Sashiko is an embroidery technique that stabilizes and reinforces mends in fabric while adding beautiful embellishment.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Label: Community event

Hedron Repair Cafe, hosted by Repair PDX and Hedron Hackerspace

Volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances and electronics, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Label: Community event

SW Green Dumpster Day, hosted by Multnomah Neighborhood Association

Bring your usable furniture, electronics (working or not), scrap metal and appliances, vehicle tires (no rims), mattresses, box springs, and more. Local organizations will be on hand to collect, recycle, repurpose, and reuse as much as possible.

9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Label: Community event

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Label: Community event


Kenton Neighborhood Garage Sale, hosted by Kenton Neighborhood Assoc.

Find one‑of‑a‑kind treasures at great prices at this annual neighborhood-wide yard sale!

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Community event

Back to School Fair, hosted by Community Services Network

Join CSN for their Salvation Army Back To School event! This community-focused celebration is the perfect way to gear up for the new school year.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Label: Community event

Kenton Neighborhood Garage Sale, hosted by Kenton Neighborhood Assoc.

Find one‑of‑a‑kind treasures at great prices at this annual neighborhood-wide yard sale!

9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Label: Community event

Home repair, electrical, plumbing, and woodworking classes, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Whether you rent or own your home, ReBuilding Center offers hands-on classes that teach you how to make both small and large repairs, from basic plumbing and electrical work to fixing drywall and refinishing wood.

through 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Label: Community event

The Shopp's 5th Birthday Bash, hosted by The Shopp

Five years ago, The Shopp opened its doors with one simple vision: to create a place where gently-used clothing could restore dignity, hope could grow, and community could come together. Come celebrate their 5th birthday!

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Label: Community event

Closet Cleanout Event, hosted by Closet Cleanout PDX

Looking to clean out your closet but unsure where to donate? Pass along your pre-loved wardrobe at the PDX Closet Cleanout.

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Label: Community event

Reuse Craft Workshops & Meetups, hosted by SCRAP Creative Reuse (paid)

SCRAP offers hands‑on workshops and classes that help you turn everyday, reclaimed materials into creative projects—no experience needed. Whether you’re crafting with friends, learning something new, or exploring sustainable artmaking, SCRAP’s programs make creativity accessible to everyone.

through 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Label: Community event

Big Tech Sale Pop Up, hosted by Free Geek

Join Free Geek for their BIG Tech Sale. Shop a wide selection of affordable laptops, desktops, monitors, computer accessories, networking equipment, vintage tech, and more.

11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Label: Community event

Sashiko Mending Workshop, hosted by Repair PDX (paid)

Learn to mend your clothing using the traditional Japanese visible mending art of sashiko embroidery. Sashiko is an embroidery technique that stabilizes and reinforces mends in fabric while adding beautiful embellishment.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Label: Community event

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