Join us for a day of swapping and creative recycling!

The swap starts at 1pm. Bring 5-10 items to swap with others. All sizes clothing accepted. Please leave any undergarments, bathing suits or torn, dingy items at home.

Our upcycling denim workshop focuses on transforming your old jeans into stylish new pieces. This event encourages creativity and sustainability, allowing you to give your worn denim a second life.

Please bring a pair of jeans that you no longer wear, or pick up some denim from the swap. Whether they are faded, ripped, or simply no longer your style, we will guide you through various techniques to repurpose your denim. Tools and additional materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any embellishments or fabrics you’d like to incorporate.

Come ready to learn and create while contributing to a more sustainable fashion future. We look forward to seeing you there! Workshop starts promptly at 1:30pm.

Come through for a cozy, community-powered swap with vibes, fashion and fun!!!

For entry bring your reusable bag and up to 10 items. If you don’t have any items to swap, just donate $10.

Clothes don’t have a gender so bring it all. Swapping all sizes clothing and shoes.

Music provided by Fish House Funk

Hosted by Swap DC + Eldest Daughters Collective

Join us for an unforgettable evening where sustainability meets style at Swap DC + Sustainable Fashion Week US: The Ultimate Experience. This collaborative event brings together the vibrant community of Swap DC, known for its innovative clothing swaps promoting eco-friendly fashion choices, and Sustainable Fashion Week US (SFW US), a leading platform advocating for ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

​Highlights:

• ​Clothing Swap: Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by exchanging gently used garments and accessories with fellow fashion enthusiasts. This initiative encourages eco-friendly fashion choices and reduces textile waste. Bring 3-5 items to swap.

• ​Sustainable Fashion Show: Experience a runway show featuring collections from designers committed to eco-conscious fashion, showcasing the latest trends in sustainable design. This segment highlights the creativity and innovation within the sustainable fashion movement.

• ​Local Sustainable Brands Marketplace: Explore and shop from 10 local sustainable brands offering their merchandise. This is a unique opportunity to support businesses dedicated to ethical and eco-friendly fashion practices.

• ​Panel Discussion: Engage with industry experts in a panel discussing critical topics such as zero-waste fashion, circular fashion, and the financial mechanisms supporting sustainability in the fashion industry.

• ​Fashion and Finance Workshop: Delve into the intersection of fashion and finance, exploring strategies for funding sustainable fashion initiatives and understanding the economic aspects of eco-conscious design.

• ​Wardrobe and Wellness Workshop: Discover the connection between personal wellness and wardrobe choices, learning how mindful clothing selections can enhance well-being and promote a sustainable lifestyle.

• ​Networking Opportunities: Connect with designers, influencers, and advocates passionate about transforming the fashion landscape. Engage in meaningful conversations and build relationships that foster a more sustainable future.

• ​Why Attend?

​This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sustainable fashion movement, learn about innovative practices, and contribute to a more ethical industry. Whether you're a fashion professional or someone interested in making more conscious wardrobe choices, this experience is designed to inspire and empower.

Join us at The Waterhole to swap seeds, plants and cultivate relationships with soil and plants. From painting pottery to potting plants, start your Saturday with our diverse creative community in mind and the right vibe to match.  

Learn more about household plants and soil from Out The Trunk nursery.

Plus enjoy a customized elixir drink created by the Waterhole staff.

Saturday, March 15th join us to swap seeds, plants and cultivate relationships with soil and plants. From painting pottery to conversation starters, expect an evening curated with our diverse creative community in mind and the right vibe to match.  

RSVP for free entry.

Guided pottery painting will help you engage with others. Led by local artist, Cleo. She will help you paint on the terrocotta pots for your “new” plants.

Only $20 to explore the painting options. All materials are included, you just have to show up.

Click here to get your painting pottery tix.

Join us at the Annual Fall Festival presented by Dreaming Out Loud.

There will be food, games and music, along with the swap to help the Farm at Kelley Miller bring a successful farming season to an end.

We will be swapping clothing, shoes, accessories and books.

The Fall Fest activities will start at 10am and the swap will begin at 11am.

Please note swap donations will end at 1:30pm.

Swap + Shop is happening this SUNDAY!

Bring your clean, gently-used clothes to swap and connect with fellow fashion enthusiasts.

Starting at noon, we will start swapping, and you can shop from the swap racks or the local vendors items.You'll have a chance to customized your jeans or pick up a "new" item from the swap to customize, for a fee. This event helps us build community, plus it's a sustainable way to shop and reduce waste.

Come early and stay for the sustainable fashion show at 3pm! Clothing from the Swap will be modeled by the Dress to Manifest Fashion House. If you are interested in modeling, please arrive no later than 1:30pm.

Please note: Clothing donation drop-off ends at 3:30pm.

Food and drinks will be for sale.

FREE with RSVP

Suggested items to bring to swap: All size clothing, fabrics, yarn, shoes, books and accessories

Join us for the July Swap in partnership with DC Squared.

Attendees are encouraged to bring 5 items of clothing, shoes, books and/or accessories to swap.

If you don’t have any items to donate or swap, you can still take home a item and shop with local vendors.

This is a free gender expansive event for all ages and sizes.

RSVP HERE

In collaboration with Black In Space, we will be joining their interactive experience at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on May 19th, 2024.

Vinyl will be swapped and given away (while supplies last).

Get your ticket HERE

This event is for the men and masculine presenting people to help reduce textile waste. Since clothing doesn’t have a gender, this is for everyone but we want more masculine clothing.

Happening at TREEHOUSE this, Saturday Feb 24 2024

Get ready to swap your gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and novelties with others in the community. This is a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime.

Bring 5 items to trade and leave with some new-to-you pieces to elevate your style game.

(this is not a place for you to sell your items, just swap them)

Check out @streetsmarttailoring @conceptualcconsumerism & @dcgoodwill for upcycling ideas, tailoring info and local styles. Don't miss out on this fun and sustainable way to update your look.

See you there!

PLEASE NOTE : We encourage you to wear something you've received from a previous SwapDC event. This is not a swap, so please hold off on the clothing donations for our October swap.

The Give Back

Come join us for an incredible evening of giving back!

At SwapDC, we believe in the power of collective action to make a positive impact. This in-person event provides an opportunity for individuals to come together and contribute to our planet's well-being while support our efforts toward a positive change.

Whether you're passionate about our environment, social justice or simply spreading kindness, this event is for you! You can engage in hands-on projects, connect with other local organizations, or simply come to show off an outfit you've got from a SwapDC event.

By participating in the Give Back, you'll not only make a difference but also have the opportunity to meet the SwapDC team, support the 2024 goals and learn about our journey.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, make an impact, and have a memorable evening.

Music curated by DJ Unt.il

Drinks crafted by Erica Christian from Empowering The Diner

Reserve your space by clicking HERE

Join us as we gather for art, new released beer and swap!

The new release Peachy Keen, Jasmine will hit the tap room Sunday, July 30th and it will sell out.

Bring 5 items (art, art supplies or frames) to donate and swap with others.

Paint and Drip by Yah Art will start at 4pm. Materials provided with instructors help, if needed, for you to express yourself creativity on canvas.

Local art dealers and craft artisans will be selling their goods.

Music by DJ DO Dirt

Calling all book and music lovers.

Swap Jam is for you! We will be swapping books and vinyl records.

Guests can bring up to 5 books or vinyl records to swap and leave with much more!

DJ's will spin all vinyl and live performance by Patience, Trinity Life and guest drummer Trae at 2:30pm.

Local vendors market as well.

Join us for this fun, free event in the heart of Georgetown sponsored by Blues Alley.

Join us for the Earth Jam presented by Swap Universe, The Well DC and DC Greens.

Swapping all size clothing, shoes and accessories. Children and adult items.

Donate 5-10 items and take home up to 10 items!

Items must be washed and cleaned. Please no torn or tattered items.

Seed giveaway + Book drive + Fitness demonstrations + Vendor Marketplace + More!!!

This will be the last clothing swap of the year.

Yes, we go into hermit/planning mode November-February, so join us Saturday at The Well.

Swapping adult and children clothing, shoes, books and accessories.

Costumes encouraged to wear and to swap. Yes, bring that costume from last year to swap.

Food + Local vendors + Fresh produce give away.

Art Experience + Explosion for all ages.

Friday, September 23rd we are swapping art, art supplies and good vibes.

This is a free event

Interactive art session with @theart_iss

Late night brunch provided by Granny’s Kitchen Southern Comfort Food.

Rooftop sound bath & more!

(THIS IS NOT A CLOTHING SWAP, please save the clothes for Oct. 16th)

Live Art + Food + Music + Art Lounge + Art Dealers

School is in session. Fall is upon us and we are still in a pandemic!

So much is still going on in our world but we want to help you purge of those items that you’ve outgrown.

Bring 5 gently used items and take up to 10 items home.

Accepting clothes (children and adult), shoes, school uniforms, books, book bags and school supplies.

Due to the times, we ask that you wash all items before donating. No dingy, ripped or stain items please.

We as that you wear a mask. SwapDC mask will be available too.

We’ve joined forces with DC Mutual Aid Apothecary and the Irresistible Revolution team to bring you TWO Swaps in one-day.

Yes, Washington, DC and Maryland Swap all in one-day.

Bring 5 items max to donate to take from the Swap Shop.

12pm - 3pm
300 Valley Ave. S.E., WDC
Swapping clothes, school uniforms, shoes, school supplies and books.
This is a free, family affair.
In partnership with DC Mutual Aid Apothecary at The Well at Oxon Run.

There will be food, DJ, yoga and more!
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4pm - 8pm
5512 Taylor Rd. Riverdale Park, MD
Swapping all size adult clothes, costumes, shoes & books.
This is free event for the mature audience.
Sponsored by Irresistible Revolution.

There will be entertainment, food, fire dancers and more!

The annual DC State Fair will have a SwapDC tent brought to you by DOEE.

Bring 10 items (max) to donate to SwapDC and have an opportunity to swap with other DC residents.

We will have local seamstress on-site to help you upcycle your “new” gems. If you don’t have any items to donate, but want to upcycle an item or two, you can!

This is a free event.

We just ask that you bring good vibes when you arrive.

For Black August we are partnering with The Well DC, a farm and community wellness space in SE, to bring you a swap for adults and children, fresh produce and live music.

This is a free event for the entire family.

Join us for our annual Book & Vinyl Swap.

We are 'soundtracking freedom' with vinyl and will host a series of conversations about what freedom feels and looks like for all. This event is an extension of Black Music month, along with Mental Health Awareness month.Â

Attendees are encouraged to bring their books and vinyl records (up to 10 items max) to exchange with others. If you don't have any items to donate or swap, you can still take home some goodies with a ticket purchase.

Local vendors marketplace will be in full effect as well, so come ready to shop. Food and drinks will be available.

There will be a record player to listen to your 'new' vinyl 4pm until 6pm.

At 6pm, a DJ will spin all vinyl as a we close out.

PLEASE NOTE: We keep us safe! A negative covid test is required for entry. Mask are mandatory.

Ticket link below

Tickets

Join us for our June Philly Swap!

deets coming soon