Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Fremont! City offices will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Kick off the holiday season in Niles as The Niles Main Street Association proudly presents the Annual Festival of Lights Parade this Friday, November 28 along Niles Boulevard!
This beloved community tradition features more than 60 dazzling floats and entries, along with marching bands, specialty units, and festive characters!
- 6:00 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 6:30 pm Parade Begins
For more details, visit: nilesfestivaloflightsparade.org.
Several roads will be closed from approximately 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. View the list here.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re flooded with holiday ads—from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. But between these major shopping days is one that deserves our attention: Small Business Saturday (November 29). It’s a chance to support the local shops and restaurants that make Fremont unique.
Fremont’s small businesses are the heart of our community. They strengthen our local economy and help define our city’s character. With more than 3,400 small businesses employing over 27,000 people—about one in four local jobs—they play a vital role in our daily lives.
These businesses continue to face challenges, from rising costs to staffing shortages, and our support truly matters. This Small Business Saturday, and throughout the year, choose to shop local. Visit a favorite Fremont business—or discover a new one—to show your support.
Get ready for some sweet holiday fun at our Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Workshop during the Second Annual Holidays at the Plaza happening at the Downtown Event Center Plaza (3500 Capitol Avenue)! This festive, hands-on kids’ activity takes place on Friday, December 5 between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm, with five different time slots now open for registration.
Registration is now LIVE and spots are limited.
Enjoy the full event with a 6:00 pm tree lighting, hot chocolate, a holiday market, a photo booth, and a visit from the Grinch. Don’t miss this festive family experience!
Please note: The next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda.
The City of Fremont Housing Resource Center In-Person Drop-In hours will be closed on Thursday, November 27.
For the month of December, days of operation may vary to minimize additional closures.
The hours for December are as follows:
- Open Thursdays: December 4, 11, and 18
- Open Tuesdays: December 23 and 30
- Closed: December 24 and 31
Regular hours of operation for dates noted above are 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Millenium Room of the Fremont Family Resource Center.
Register your child for Thanksgiving Break Camps! The City of Fremont has everything to keep your child active, social, and engaged over Thanksgiving Break with a variety camp options. Half-day, full-day, and extended care options are available.
For more information, contact Recreation Services at 510-494-4300 or regerec@fremont.gov.
The City’s online permitting portal, Citizen Access, will be taken offline for the Thanksgiving holiday closure. Citizen Access will be unavailable from Wednesday, November 26 at 12:00 pm through Monday, December 1 at 8:00 am.
The City’s inspection scheduling phone line will still be available during the closure to request a building inspection for the following week. Anyone who needs to request an inspection can call 510-494-4885.
For more information, contact the City’s Building and Safety Division by phone at 510-494-4460 or by email.
Just a friendly reminder that next week, Republic Services will collect garbage, recycling, and compost/organics one day later than usual for Thursday and Friday customers. So, if your collection day is Thursday, November 27, it will be on Friday, November 28. If your collection day is Friday, November 28, it will be on Saturday, November 29. Thanks for understanding!
Did you know more food is wasted between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other time of year? Keep yours out of the landfill with a few simple tips.
Where do food scraps go?
All food scraps and expired leftovers—including meat and bones—belong in your green compost cart. They’ll be turned into compost that supports healthy soil and reduces greenhouse gases. Need a refresher? Check the City’s Composting Guide.
How easy is composting?
Collect food scraps and food-soiled paper in any kitchen container, then empty it into your green cart. Want a free countertop pail? Republic Services offers them through an online request form.
Hosting a holiday gathering?
Make composting easy for guests by setting out pails and clearly placing your green cart. Choose reusable plates, cups, and utensils whenever possible to cut down on waste. If not, paper plates and certified compostable wooden utensils are good alternatives and can go in the green cart.
By reducing food waste, you’re helping build a climate-ready Fremont. Thank you for keeping it green!
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