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WellnessInvasive Mosquitoes Detected in Fremont's Irvington Neighborhood
Mosquito control officials have intensified treatments in Fremont after identifying invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Irvington.
EventsOlive Hyde Art Gallery Presents 56th Annual Textile Exhibition
The historic gallery in Fremont is showcasing fiber art and quilts from dozens of local creators ahead of a public reception.
CommunityTri-City Student Wins $10,000 Scholarship for Duct Tape Dress
A local high school graduate earned top honors in a national prom design contest with an elaborate cake-themed creation.
EventsFremont Writers Group Hosts Virtual Workshop on Flash Fiction
Author Robert Anthony Siegel will guide local writers through the craft of short storytelling during an online seminar.
Public SafetyFremont Police Seek Public Help Identifying Person of Interest in Hotel Sexual Assault
Investigators are asking for community assistance to locate a person of interest tied to an August 16 assault at a Fremont hotel.
Public SafetyBurglary Suspect Fatally Shot Following Altercation in Fremont Residence
An apartment resident disarmed an intruder during a Friday midday break-in on San Pedro Drive, resulting in a fatal shooting.
CommunityCalifornia Orchard Restoration Experiment Marks First Year of Community Work
Volunteers working to preserve historic fruit trees in Fremont celebrated their first anniversary alongside a long-term city lease agreement.
EventsDoors Open California Spotlights Historic Fremont Landmarks
Fremont will showcase multiple historic sites across Niles and Mission San Jose during a statewide preservation weekend this September.
CommunityMattos Elementary PTA Earns National School of Excellence Honor
Mattos Elementary is the only school in Fremont Unified School District recognized this year by the national PTA for exceptional family engagement.
BusinessYoung Adult Program Students Gain Workplace Skills at Niles Pie Company
Fremont Unified special education students are developing vocational experience and confidence through a local bakery partnership.
WellnessHERS Breast Cancer Foundation Gears Up for Quarry Lakes Run
The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is registering runners, walkers, and volunteers for its 27th annual community benefit at Quarry Lakes.
Public SafetyDeadly Apartment Fire on Irvington Avenue Under Investigation
Fremont fire investigators and police are looking into a fatal apartment fire that appears to have started while cooking.
Coming up in Fremont
Hindi Storytime at Fremont Main Library
Mon Sep 14 · 6:15-6:45 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Children and families can enjoy an interactive evening of stories, songs, and rhymes in Hindi to practice language skills.
Free; designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers
Niles Concerts on the Plaza: Bayonics
Sat Sep 12 · 4-6 PM
Niles Town Plaza · 37592 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Listen to a live outdoor performance by Latin reggae headliner Bayonics in the heart of historic Niles District.
Free; bring lawn chairs or blankets for plaza seating
Doors Open California: Fremont Heritage Sites Weekend
Sat Sep 12 - Sun Sep 13 · Site hours vary
Various Fremont Historic Sites · Niles and Mission San Jose Districts, Fremont, CA
Explore local landmarks including Shinn Historical Park, California Nursery Historical Park, and Old Mission San Jose during a statewide heritage open house.
$20 all-access pass registration online (free for children and students) or visit select participating locations independently
Fremont Street Eats
Fri Sep 11 · 5-9 PM
Downtown Event Center · 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
A weekly community food truck festival presented by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Food Truck Mafia. Enjoy diverse food options, live DJ entertainment, and local community vendors.
free admission, food and drinks available for purchase
Back to the Future Movie Night
Wed Sep 9 · 6-9 PM
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum · 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Catch a classic movie screening of Back to the Future inside the historic Edison Theater in the Niles district. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the feature presentation starts at 7:00 PM.
tickets $10, snacks and refreshments available for purchase
Community Circle for Children with Special Needs
Sun Sep 6 · 2-4 PM
Fremont Main Library (Fukaya Room B) · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Hosted by Bountiful Blossom in collaboration with the library, this gathering provides inclusive activities including arts and crafts, sensory play, and circle time. Open to children of all abilities.
free, RSVP requested, designed for children ages 5 to 14
Fremont Adult Tabletop Gamers
Sun Sep 6 · 1-4 PM
Fremont Main Library (Fukaya Room A) · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Adults gather to play board games, card games, and tabletop roleplaying games in a relaxed community setting. A selection of games is provided, or attendees may bring their own favorites.
free, walk-ins only, ages 18+
2026 Garin Apple Festival
Sun Sep 6 · 10 AM - 2 PM
Garin Regional Park · 1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Celebrate the harvest season with apple tastings, traditional cider pressing, ice cream making, crafts, and live bluegrass music. Historic blacksmith demonstrations and food trucks will also be on site.
free admission, parking fees apply
Talkin' Dirt LIVE: Cool Weather Gardening
Sat Sep 5 · 11 AM - 12 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Join LEAF garden educators for an interactive session on extending your garden into the autumn and winter months. Learn about crop selection, starting new seeds, and soil care for cold weather.
free, registration recommended
LFBA x WCRC Labor Day 5K
Sat Sep 5 · 8 AM
Palms Pavilion Picnic Area - Lake Elizabeth · 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
Start the holiday weekend with a community 5K run and walk along the scenic paths surrounding Lake Elizabeth in Central Park.
Free; RSVP via Eventbrite; all fitness levels and ages welcome
September Game Night in Niles
Fri Sep 4 · 7-9 PM
Cassa Jam · Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Art of the Bay Collective hosts an open community game night in historic Niles featuring board games, card games, and social fun.
Free admission; RSVP online recommended
Spin a Yarn: Adult Craft Social
Wed Sep 2 · 1:30-3:30 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Join fellow fiber arts enthusiasts for a casual social gathering to work on personal knitting, crochet, quilting, or needlework projects.
Free, registration required; bring your own craft supplies; ages 18+
Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers
Fri Aug 28 · 8-10 PM
Central Park Performance Pavilion · 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
Gather by Lake Elizabeth for a free outdoor community screening of the animated family feature Hoppers against the scenic park backdrop.
Free admission; first-come, first-served lawn seating; bring blankets or low lawn chairs
56th Annual Textile Exhibition Opening Reception
Fri Aug 28 · 7-9 PM
Olive Hyde Art Gallery · 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Celebrate the opening night of an exhibition featuring contemporary and traditional textile art, woven tapestries, fiber sculptures, and quilts by regional artists.
Free admission
State of the County 2026
Wed Aug 26 · 5:30-7:30 PM
Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley / SpringHill Suites · 46333 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Connect with local civic and business leaders at the annual Fremont Chamber of Commerce address featuring Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert.
Tickets and RSVP required
Free Tai Chi at Fremont Main Library
Mon Aug 24 · 2-3 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
A beginner friendly Tai Chi session focusing on gentle movement, balance, and relaxation techniques.
free
Fremont Children's Business Fair
Sun Aug 23 · 12-3 PM
Fremont Hub · 39221 Fremont Hub, Fremont, CA 94538
A youth entrepreneurship marketplace where kids and teens showcase original businesses, sell handmade goods, and present inventions.
free
Ardenwood Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2
Sat Aug 22 · 8-10 PM
Ardenwood Historic Farm · 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
An outdoor family screening on the historic Patterson House lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, low lawn chairs, and flashlights.
free / bring lawn chair or blanket
Experiencing God 2026
Sat Aug 22 · 3 PM
Fremont Downtown Event Center · 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
A community faith gathering featuring inspiring speakers, live music, and interactive sessions.
tickets
Family Bird Walk
Sat Aug 22 · 12-2 PM
San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · 2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
Guided nature walk along refuge trails where families create their own birdwatching field guides and spot local wildlife. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Free with RSVP on Eventbrite, recommended for families with kids ages 5-10
Sharp Skills: A Weekend of Stone Tool Crafting
Sat Aug 22 · 10 AM - 3 PM
Coyote Hills Regional Park (Visitor Center) · 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
Watch skilled artisans demonstrate the traditional craft of flintknapping, transforming raw obsidian and chert into spear and arrow points.
Free drop-in program; $5 park parking fee; all ages with parent participation
Fremont Street Eats
Fri Aug 21 · 5-9 PM
Downtown Event Center and Plaza · 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
Enjoy weekly rotating gourmet food trucks curated by The Food Truck Mafia alongside music from ImageSource Entertainment DJs and local vendor booths.
Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase
Pacific Bus Museum Annual Summer Open House
Sun Aug 16 · 11 AM - 3 PM
Pacific Bus Museum · 37974 Shinn St, Fremont, CA 94536
Explore a fleet of historic restored transit buses, view vintage transportation memorabilia, and enjoy a community barbecue lunch.
free / optional BBQ lunch ($17 adults, $10 kids)
34th Annual Festival of India Mela & Parade
Sat Aug 15 - Sun Aug 16 · 10 AM-6 PM
Fremont Superior Court Grounds & Paseo Padre Pkwy · 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
A two-day cultural festival featuring over 120 booths, authentic Indian food, live music and dance performances, and a grand parade on Sunday.
tickets ($5-$6)
Niles Fremont Farmers Market
Sat Aug 15 · 9 AM-1 PM
Niles Town Plaza · 37482 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Year-round Saturday morning community market featuring local organic produce, baked goods, prepared food stalls, tropical plants, and artisan crafts.
free entry / items for purchase
6th Annual Don King Memorial Car Show & Craft Fair
Sat Aug 15 · 9 AM - 3 PM
Fremont Elks Lodge 2121 · 38991 Farwell Dr, Fremont, CA 94536
Classic and modern vehicle showcase featuring local craft vendors, food, music, and an outdoor bar benefiting Elks community programs.
free
Fremont Street Eats
Fri Aug 14 · 5-9 PM
Downtown Event Center & Plaza · 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
A weekly Friday night food truck event featuring a rotating lineup of Bay Area food trucks, craft beer, wine, local vendors, and live DJ music.
free entry / food and drinks for purchase
Teen Gamers Club
Wed Aug 12 · 4:00-5:30 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
A biweekly gaming gathering for middle and high school students to play tabletop roleplaying games, card games, and board games.
free
Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps Workshop
Wed Aug 12 · 1:30-3:00 PM
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
A hands-on relief printmaking workshop where participants carve rubber blocks with linocut tools to make custom stamp designs.
free
Loyal Americans WWII Exhibit
Tue Aug 11 - Mon Aug 31 · Library Hours
Fremont Main Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
A special month-long historical exhibit documenting the local history, relocation, and internment of Eden Area Japanese Americans during World War II.
free
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