May
18
to May 20

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
19

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
20

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
21

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
26

Solstice Parade Meeting & Open Workshop

6-9 PM Open Workshop: We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

7:00-8:30 pm Solstice Parade Meeting - Come and join us for a Solstice Parade Meeting! Learn how you can get involved as an artist, ensemble, volunteer or else! We are looking forward to having you join us!

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May
27

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
28

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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Jun
9

Solstice Parade Meeting

7:00-8:30 pm Solstice Parade Meeting - Come and join us for our last Solstice Parade Meeting! Learn how you can get involved as an artist, ensemble, volunteer or else! We are looking forward to having you join us!

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Solstice Parade
Jun
20

Solstice Parade

Celebrate with us on the longest day of the year with the Fremont Arts Council’s most spectacular event. Where everyone can be an artist.

Come be dazzled as community-based, people-powered ensembles parade down the streets of Fremont with giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists, and musicians in this kaleidoscope of joyous human expression.

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Luminata
Sep
19

Luminata

The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern procession around Green Lake!

The lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 20th. You can purchase lanterns, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The procession will begin at 7:30 PM following the lead band around Green Lake. At the end of the procession, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment!

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Trolloween
Oct
31

Trolloween

Troll-O-Ween is both a birthday party for the Fremont Troll and a celebration of Halloween. This fun community event features great costumes, a theatrical performance, and a high-energy samba band and dancers, who are all dressed in lighted skeleton costumes that leads the festive crowd on a procession through the Fremont neighborhood.

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May
17

Solstice Parade: Open Workshop

Wrap up the week by making progress on your parade creations alongside fellow artists and makers.
(No registration required.)

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We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
16

Solstice Parade: Painting & Open Studio

Whether you’re choosing colors, experimenting with techniques, or figuring out the right paint for your project, Karen and Annie can help point you in the right direction. (No registration required.)

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We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
15

Solstice Parade Basic Tools & Open Workshop

From drills and saws to simple building techniques, Pete can help you tackle construction questions and gain confidence using shop tools. (No registration required.)

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We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
14

Solstice Parade Open Workshop & Giant Puppets

Curious about building larger-than-life characters for the parade? Brooke will be on hand to show you some fundamentals of giant puppet construction. (No registration required.)

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We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
13

Solstice Parade Paper Mache 101 & Open Workshop

Looking for tips on structure, layering, or finishing techniques? Jenny will be on hand to help you get started or refine your paper maché creations. (No registration required.)

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We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
12

Solstice Parade Open Workshop l Solstice Parade Meeting

6:00-9:00 pm - Solstice Parade Open Textile Workshop - Need help sewing costumes, flags or banners? Tracey will be available to answer questions and help troubleshoot your textile projects.

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

7:00-8:30 pm Solstice Parade Meeting - Come and join us for a Solstice Parade Meeting! Learn how you can get involved as an artist, ensemble, volunteer or else! We are looking forward to having you join us!

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May
11

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

6:-9 pm - Solstice Parade Open Workshop - We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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May
8

Solstice Parade Open Workshop

We invite you to join us at the Powerhouse to work on your Solstice parade project. Come and join us, find all the tools you need, brainstorm with others or become part of their team. This is one of the most wonderful and energetic seasons at the Powerhouse and a great chance to connect with our community! We can’t wait to see you all!

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Intro Workshop: Giant Puppets Engineering
May
7

Intro Workshop: Giant Puppets Engineering

Let’s go big! Learn the basics of building giant puppets, starting with a demo of common techniques and ways to add movement. Stick around to try your hand at model making and full-size construction. A $15 donation is appreciated to help cover materials.
(No registration required.)

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May
6

Mother’s Day Card Making | World Cup Art Planning Meeting

6-9PM Mother's Day Card Making

Come create something special for your mom.
(No registration required.)

7-8:30 PM World Cup Art Planning Meeting: With the World Cup season in Seattle coming closer let’s meet up to discuss how soccer-themed art can take over Fremont! Join the project teams and get involved as a builder, artist, designer, puppeteer, sewing expert, and much more. Everyone is warmly welcome!
(No registration required.)

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May
5

Textile Tuesday

Learn how to sew a decorative pillow cover with a zipper, including an easy zipper installation technique.

(No registration required.)

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May Day
May
2

May Day

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Meridian Playground (near the Good Shepherd Center) for a joyous celebration of the season's arrival!

Event Highlights:

Community Potluck Picnic: Bring a dish to share and enjoy a communal feast with neighbors and friends.​

Flower Headdress Making: Craft your own beautiful floral crown to embrace the spirit of May Day.​

Children's Games & Crafts: Fun-filled activities designed to delight our younger attendees.​

Maypole Dance: Participate in the traditional dance around the Maypole—a centerpiece of May Day festivities.​

Location: Meridian Playground (Near Good Shepherd Center)
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103​

All Ages Welcome: This is a family-friendly event open to everyone.​

Let's come together to welcome the warmth and vibrancy of summer. Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for a day filled with creativity, community, and celebration!

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Apr
30

May Day Art: paper flower and crowns

Come make paper flowers and crowns with us! Just a couple of more days until you can dress in your beautiful artwork and celebrate May Day with us! See you, Saturday May 2nd!

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Apr
29

May Day Animal Mask Day 2

Our Free May workshop returns with fox and crow masks, plus a new frog option! Join us for a two-day workshop on April 22nd & 29th to craft and customize your own mask just in time for May Day, with plenty of room for creative flair.

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Apr
28

Textile Tuesday & Open Workshop

No more crazy cutting with the rottary cutter! Tracey will show you how to use it the right way and share tips and tricks. This is a repeat of the class in January! This class will focus on beginning rotary cutter skills emphasizing safety and accuracy.

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Apr
23

May Day Art: Fairy Wings Workshop

Get ready for May Day and beyond by making your very own set of fairy wings to wear.
A $10 donation is appreciated to cover materials costs.

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Apr
22

May Day Animal Mask Day 1

Our Free May workshop returns with fox and crow masks, plus a new frog option! Join us for a two-day workshop on April 22nd & 29th to craft and customize your own mask just in time for May Day, with plenty of room for creative flair.

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Apr
21

Textile Tuesday & Open Workshop

Learn how to make (very) easy alterations! Tracey will teach you how to take in and let out seams to make a garment fit better.

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Apr
20

Solstice Parade Meeting

Come and join us for another Solstice Parade Meeting! Learn how you can get involved as an artist, ensemble, volunteer or else! We are looking forward to have you!

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Apr
16

Demo: Intro to Float builds

Are you interested in making a float or offering helping hands where they are needed on float builds for the Solstice Parade? If so, please join us for an introduction and orientation for the float building process. Come to get inspired, learn build techniques, find out what is available, and get oriented with who/what is available to make your float dreams a reality.

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Apr
16

Demo Series: Intro to Float Builds & Open Studio

Are you interested in making a float or offering helping hands where they are needed on float builds for the Solstice Parade? If so, please join us for an introduction and orientation for the float building process. Come to get inspired, learn build techniques, find out what is available, and get oriented with who/what is available to make your float dreams a reality.

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Apr
15

Open Meeting: Soccer meets Summer Solstice in Seatte

This year Seattle is one of the cities hosting World Cup tournaments! The city granted us with a funding to celebrate this event. Come join us tonight to discuss art projects FAC style to present this special occasion!

Come and learn more about projects and ways to get involved! Everyone is welcome to join this meeting at Powerhouse!

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Apr
14

Textile Tuesday

Learn how to hem pants! Tracey will help you learn what to know: how to determine the length desired; trim excess; turn and press the new hem; and sew by hand or machine!

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Apr
9

Demo Series: Intro to Paper Mache & Open Studio

We’ll start the evening with a paper mache paste making demo, then demonstrate some of our applications for using it to make giant puppets. Demo guests are welcome to stay for the workshop and lend a helping hand to paper mache projects underway or make something of their own.

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Apr
8

Rescheduled for next week: Solstice Grants Workshop

Thinking about applying for a Solstice Grant? Join us for a workshop focused on brainstorming ideas, exploring materials, and getting your questions answered.

Jenny, who is reviewing grants this year, will be on hand to offer guidance, talk through proposals, and help you shape your application.

Learn more about our grant opportunites

(No registration required.)

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Apr
7

Textile Tuesday

Open Studio (bring your own project) AND a one-night workshop: Hand-Sewing Basics: how to thread needles, sew on buttons, and make small repairs in textiles/clothing. Bring your clothing which needs repairing and I will help you figure out how to do it.

(No registration required.)

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UNREAL. An Immersive Evening of Oddities
Apr
4

UNREAL. An Immersive Evening of Oddities

Guests are invited to wander freely, engage with the work, and experience the gallery as a living collage. Unreal: An Immersive Evening of Oddities is a playful fundraising celebration that helps keep Fremont’s public art events accessible to all. Join us for an evening fueled by art, interaction, cocktails, and small bites.

While the night is rich with wonder, the heart of the event is our high-energy Live Paddle Raise. Admission is just the beginning—come prepared to raise your paddle and directly fund the future of public art in Fremont.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/save-the-date-for-unreal-an-immersive-evening-of-oddities

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Mar
26

Gala Art: Surrealist Props & Small Works Wrap Up

Open Workshop to support our UNREAL. FAC Fundraising Gala | April 4th: A playful evening of art, oddities, and community to help raise funds for the Fremont Arts Council and community art.

We’ll be finishing up our Surrealist projects from our Thursday night small works and prop series. No experience or previous attendance of this series is required, just be ready to dive in with us and add some finishing touches.

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Mar
25

Open Workshop

Use this time to work on your own projects, get feedback, explore materials, and find inspiration.

(No registration required.)

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Mar
24

Textile Tuesday

Open Studio. Bring your sewing projects and Tracey will answer your questions and/or cheerlead your progress!(No registration required.)

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