Repair Café Silicon Valley Returns to Willow Glen: Fix It, Don’t Toss It!

Before you throw away that broken lamp, wobbly chair, or favorite sweater, consider giving it a second chance.

Repair Café Silicon Valley is coming to the Willow Glen Community Center on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m., offering a free, hands-on event where volunteers help repair everyday household items—and keep them out of the landfill.

Whether you have something that needs fixing or simply want to learn a new skill, everyone is welcome.

What Is a Repair Café?

A Repair Café is a community event where skilled volunteers share their knowledge and tools to help people repair items they might otherwise throw away.

Instead of replacing broken belongings, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced repair experts to bring them back to life.

The goal is simple: reduce waste, save money, and build a more sustainable community—one repair at a time.

What Can You Bring?

Volunteers can assist with a wide variety of household items, including:

• Clothing and textiles
• Small appliances
• Electronics
• Lamps
• Furniture
• Bicycles
• Toys
• Crockery and ceramics
• And much more

If you’re unsure whether your item can be repaired, organizers provide additional information online about the types of items they can accept.

Interested in Volunteering?

You don’t have to be a professional repair technician to help.

If you enjoy fixing things, organizing events, or simply want to support your community, volunteers are always welcome. Even if you’ve never picked up a screwdriver before, there are plenty of ways to contribute while learning something new.

Repair Cafés are built around neighbors helping neighbors, making them as much about community as they are about repairs.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

🕑 Time: Beginning at 2:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Willow Glen Community Center, San Jose, CA

Parking: Park in the lot off Radio Avenue. The entrance is located between San Jose Parent Participation Preschool and Lincoln Glen Park.

Admission: Free

Reservations: None. This is a first-come, first-served event, so organizers recommend arriving early and expecting some wait time.

Supporting Sustainability in San Jose

Every repaired item is one less item headed to the landfill. Events like Repair Café Silicon Valley help extend the life of everyday belongings while creating opportunities for neighbors to connect, share skills, and learn from one another.

A special thank you goes to San José City Council District 6 for partnering with Repair Café Silicon Valley and sponsoring the venue for this community event.

If you’ve been putting off fixing something around the house, this is the perfect opportunity to dust it off, bring it in, and see if it can be given a new life. You might leave with a repaired item, a new skill, and a few new neighbors to say hello to along the way.