Fix it: Free repair workshop for electronics, fashion & other items

If you like the idea of fixing something, rather than tossing it in the trash, a repair workshop in Deerfield Beach is for you.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, The Art Lab is hosting a "Fix It, Don't Toss It" event at the Northeast Focal Point At Braithwaite Center For Active Aging from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Created for Florida Climate Week, this hands-on community gathering connects you with talented fixers to give your clothes, gadgets and small furniture a second life completely free of charge.

Participants may bring their own items to work on. If they'd rather, select something already on hand to fix and learn from knowledgeable volunteers.

Event Details

What: Fix It, Don't Toss It. Repair Café
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Northeast Focal Point At Braithwaite Center For Active Aging, 325 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Cost: Free admission
Registration: Sign up for your free spot on the Eventbrite Registration Page.
More Info: Visit The Art Lab Website.

Why You Should Go

Save money: Learn practical techniques to repair your belongings instead of paying for replacements.
Reduce waste: Help keep household goods and wearables out of South Florida landfills.
Intergenerational teamwork: Work with local experts and community members in a collaborative space built on skill-sharing.
Grab a project: Don't have anything broken? You can still stop by and pick a project to work on from their special Salvage Collection.

This community event is supported by the Rotary Club of Deerfield Beach, the VoLo Foundation and the Roots & Shoots Project.