In an effort to reduce waste and promote a culture of sustainability, the city of Carpinteria will hold its inaugural Fix-it Fair, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave.

The free community event invites residents to bring broken household items in for repair.

Inspired by successful repair events held both locally and around the world, the Fix-it Fair offers attendees the chance to work alongside local experts, learn repair skills, and connect with year-round repair businesses and resources.

At the event, Carpinteria residents can bring up to two items for minor repairs. Common items include clothing, textiles, jewelry, small home appliances, lamps, vacuums, bicycles (minor repairs), and small electronics.

Participants must be able to carry their items in and out. Note that the availability of repair skills is subject to change and not guaranteed. Check the Fix-it Fair webpage ahead of the event for a list of confirmed repairers.

A supervised children’s activity table will be available at the event to entertain kids while participants work with repair pros.

“Fix-it Fairs are a fantastic opportunity for communities to come together, learn valuable repair skills, divert waste from landfills, and save money. Repair is the last line of defense to save items from becoming waste,” the city said.

Carpinteria is still actively recruiting skilled fixers, so those who have a talent for fixing things, are invited to share their skills with the community.

To sign up to volunteer or learn more about the event, visit the official Fix-it Fair webpage.