Fremont’s Earth Day Fair returns this Saturday, April 18! Join us for this free, family-friendly event filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and practical ways to learn more about sustainability. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day together! Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Event Center & Plaza
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
- Music, games, and creative art activities
- Drop-off for eyeglasses, medications, syringes, and needles (sharps must be in approved containers)
- Free document shredding service
- Mercury thermometer exchange
- Condiment and utensil take back
- Educational exhibits focused on recycling, composting, clean water, healthy food systems, and energy efficiency
- Bike rodeo for kids
The Earth Day Fair is presented by the City of Fremont in partnership with Washington Health and Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF). |
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| Spring Challenge Launching April 18 |
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The City invites community members to participate in our upcoming My Climate Ready Fremont Spring Challenge, taking place from April 18 through May 2, 2026. This two‑week event encourages residents to adopt simple, everyday actions that reduce food waste and support sustainable living. Every small step helps create a more climate-ready Fremont! My Climate Ready Fremont is a City platform that helps residents implement sustainable practices at home and decrease their environmental impact—all while building a resilient and climate-ready community right here in Fremont. The platform provides a wide range of actions—from easy, everyday habits like taking shorter showers to more complex projects like switching to a heat pump water heater. Each action includes details about environmental impact, potential savings and costs, and available rebates or local programs to help residents get started. To participate in the My Climate Ready Fremont Spring Challenge, follow the steps outlined below:
Completing at least one action enters you into a raffle for prizes. Those who complete all actions will be recognized by the City’s Sustainability Team. Groups are also eligible for recognition and prizes. Be sure to complete your actions between April 18 and May 2, and thanks for doing your part to help create a climate-ready Fremont! |
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| New Incentives for Home Solar + Battery Storage |
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| Are you a Fremont resident planning to install a home solar + battery system—or already have one? If so, this new program may be a great fit for you! Ava Community Energy (Ava), Fremont's electricity provider, has launched SmartHome Battery, a new residential program designed to make solar + battery storage installation easier and more affordable, improve local grid reliability, and support cleaner energy throughout the region. Whether customers are installing a new solar + battery system, adding a battery to an existing solar setup, or already own a solar + battery system, SmartHome Battery offers installation incentives and participation payments to help customers get the most value from their investment. Participating customers can receive 1) installation incentives for new or existing batteries and 2) monthly participation payments for allowing a portion of their battery storage to support the grid during high demand periods. All Ava customers who install or already own a qualifying home solar + battery system may be eligible. Incentive levels vary based on income eligibility and participation choices. Enrollment is first‑come, first‑served and will remain open until program funds are fully allocated. |
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| Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour |
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| Community Classes & Events |
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Spring into STEAM Event
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Learn More
Attend this free event which highlights educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Enjoy hands-on STEAM activities, giveaways, an FUSD scavenger hunt, food trucks, music, raffle prizes, and more. Bring the whole family for an evening of learning and fun! Sponsored by Cargill and hosted by the City of Fremont. |
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The Climate Future Film Festival
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Learn More
Explore the artistic and human response to climate change by watching ten award-winning short films from four continents in two hours. Hosted by the Fremont Main Library. |
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