Join us at Utica Creative Reuse for a free event in November to get creative with your community!
- Saturday 11/8, 11am-1pm: Sensory Play Group
Explore multiple stations of sensory play spaces made of upcycled materials. This event is geared towards 2 – 5 year olds, but kids of all ages are welcome! - Wednesday 11/12, 6pm-8pm: Crochet 101
Learn chain, slipstitch, single crochet, double crochet stitches to get started learning the basics of crochet! - Monday 11/17, 6pm-8pm: Knitting 101
In this class we’ll cover casting on, knit stitch, and casting off. Learn how to start a scarf for the holidays! - Wednesday 11/19, 6pm-8pm: Repair Café
Bring something that is broken or needs mending. Sign up to volunteer, or register to get something fixed!
November Bag Sale
We’re having a bag sale! Visit us on Friday 11/14 and Saturday 11/15 to fill a bag for $15 with items from designated areas of the store!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Friday 11/7, 11am – 3pm*: Donation Sorting
- Wednesday 11/19, 6pm-8pm: Repair Café
- Friday 11/21, 11am – 4pm: Donation Sorting
Store Hours
Visit the Utica Creative Reuse thrift shop during our regular open hours to find all of your arts and crafts supplies second-hand!
OPEN:
Wednesday: 3-6pm
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
November Holidays
Utica Creative Reuse will be closed for Thanksgiving and Buy Nothing Day in November!
CLOSED:
Thursday 11/27/25, Thanksgiving
Friday 11/28/25, Buy Nothing Day
You can always check our Google business profile for up-to-date information on our hours or closures.
Donations on Pause
Please note that donations are currently paused while we process the items we’ve received over the summer and make some improvements to our donation storage room! We will make an announcement when we are ready to receive donations again!
Thank you for your support!
Utica Creative Reuse 
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