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 August 4, 2023
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 Celebrate Family Fun Month with Fremont Events in August
Did you know that August is Family Fun Month? With 1,224 acres to explore between 64 parks, over 500 family-friendly restaurants, and a jam-packed events calendar, Fremont has an endless supply of exciting activities for families (and the entire community) to enjoy throughout the month. We weren’t named WalletHub’s Best City to Raise a Family for the second year in a row for nothing!
Whether you prefer some family fun in the sun or learning new things at a museum, Fremont has something to offer everyone! View our list of attractions at and check out the City’s calendar of events.
 Now Accepting Applications for Chief's Community Advisory Board
Fremont Police Department is now accepting applications for the Chief’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) members, who represent community interests on policy, department direction, and more. Fremont community members of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. To learn more about this newly expanded board, attend the upcoming virtual information session on Monday, August 14, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm via Zoom. The application deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023.
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Join us at the 39th annual Fremont Festival of the Arts this weekend in Downtown Fremont on August 5-6, from 10 am to 6 pm! Enjoy activities and entertainment for the entire family and stop by our City of Fremont booths. The Festival is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and admission is free.
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This past June, the City began issuing Instant Solar Permits using SolarAPP+, an online portal for permitting new residential rooftop solar and storage systems. This permit type was implemented as a result of a prize competition sponsored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to further accelerate the adoption of the SolarAPP+ portal. Through the competition, local governments were eligible to win a $15,000 cash prize for successful adoption.
The City is excited to share that Fremont has been selected by NREL as a recipient of the SolarAPP+ prize! Other winners include Oro Valley, Arizona; Tiffin, Iowa; and the City and County of Denver, Colorado. The City thanks NREL for their support and recognition. The City appreciates how SolarAPP+ is making it easier for Fremont residents to install rooftop solar and storage systems; promoting clean, renewable energy for Fremont; and helping the City achieve its climate action goals.
Instant Solar Permits are available for contractors registered with SolarAPP+ and accommodate roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panel installations with or without an energy storage system. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the City’s Instant Solar Permit webpage.
Chief Sean Washington is featured on the Police1 Policing Matters podcast, a weekly interview with law enforcement leaders across the country, discussing strategy, challenges and trends in policing. Learn how his new Youth Advisory Board builds trust through transparent communication.
You can also find him on this week’s Police Leader Playbook, Police1’s Q&A series that asks experienced police leaders to reflect on their early days in leadership. The Chief shared his goals and motivations for leading a community-first police force.
“Hearing and listening are not just an exercise – they are critical when making major decisions,” he said.
Find out what inspired Chief Washington to become a Police Officer, what he hopes to accomplish as Police Chief, and how his Youth Advisory Board brings a new community perspective to Fremont Police Department and its personnel.
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 National Night Out is a Success!
The City of Fremont celebrated the 40th annual National Night Out this past Tuesday, August 1. Our staff visited more than 90 parties this year, making it a very successful night!
Special thanks to those who hosted a block party, Fremont Police Department, Fremont Fire Department, and all our councilmembers and City staff who volunteered. We had a fun time connecting with our community and look forward to next year’s event!
The City's public comment period for Fremont's draft Climate Action Plan is now closed. Thank you to everyone who visited the topic on MyFremont to provide feedback! The City appreciates everyone's interest in the plan and creating a climate ready Fremont. The feedback received will be reviewed and considered as City staff prepares the final plan to bring to the Fremont City Council for adoption later this year.
Are you planning a home energy efficiency upgrade? Do you have your eye on that hot, new electric vehicle? It can be exhausting and confusing to wade through all the potential incentives out there. Enter the EBCE Incentive Finder! Fremont’s electricity provider, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), has just launched this first-of-its-kind tool that pulls incentives from federal, state, and local sources for items like heat pumps, appliances, windows, doors, solar panels, battery storage systems, and electric vehicles. Search parameters include zip code, renter/homeowner, household income, tax filing status, and household size. These parameters allow the tool to provide customized results that include income-qualifying incentives and/or geographically-specific incentives, as well as incentives that are specific to whether the user owns or rents their home. EBCE will update the tool as new incentives are launched, revised, or terminated. Check it today to go green at home and help Fremont become a climate ready community!
With back to school around the corner, don’t miss out on Bike East Bay’s upcoming Family Cycling Workshop for kids who are ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents. To register or to see other activities such as the Adult Learn-to-Ride Class, check out their website.
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Every Friday May through October: Fremont Street Eats, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. (No Street Eats tonight, August 4.) Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, August 5: Niles Concerts on the Plaza, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Niles Town Plaza, 37592 Niles Blvd. Sponsored Niles Main Street Association.
Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6: Fremont Festival of the Arts, in Downtown Fremont from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, August 10: 2023 Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.). Tunes by Flock of Seagirls (80s Rock)
Friday, August 11: Aqua Adventure’s Family Friday Nights, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Saturday, August 12: Open Garden Days, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fremont Central Park Nature Learning Center, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Sunday, August 13: Hot August Niles Car Show along Niles Boulevard and J St. Sponsored by Niles Main Street Association.
Monday, August 14: Virtual Information Session about Chief's Community Advisory Board (CAB), from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Thursday, August 17: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #2, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd, in Newark.
Thursday, August 17: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Mid-term Public Meeting, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Kennedy Youth Center, 1333 Decoto Rd., in Union City.
Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20: Festival of India Mela and Parade, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Epic parade on Sunday, August 20, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Produced by Federation of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo Americans (FIA) of Northern California.
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Friday, August 25: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Sonic 2. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Sunday, August 27: Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by Niles Main Street Association.
Tuesday, September 19: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #3, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Wednesday, September 20: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Friday, September 22: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Super Mario. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Saturday, September 23: Coastal Cleanup Day throughout Fremont.
Saturday, September 23: Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, open to cyclists and pedestrians. (7:00 am to 8:00 am, cyclists only.) Walk and bike through Niles Canyon. Event is organized by Alameda County Board of Supervisors David Haubert of District 1 and Elisa Márquez of District 2.
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8: Olive Festival, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, behind Historic Old Mission San Jose in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Olive Grove. Presented by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, October 13: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
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