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Center of the Universe ART I NSTALLATIONS Fremont is synonymous with fun; a neighborhood of unexpected and unconven- F Fremont Outdoor Movies - For the last U Late For The Interurban - This statue of tional entertainment. Stand at the center of the 23 years, around dusk on warm Saturday summer J.P. Patches and Gertrude commemorates two of Center of the Universe, visit a Troll who turned to evenings, adventurous people of all ages have come Seattle’s greatest citizens – a couple of clowns – concrete while munching on a Fahrvergnügen, in fun attire to join in this zany Fremont pastime installed in 2008 with their ICU2TV and a dona- gaze upon our Soviet-era Rocket, and shake R Dinos - Mama and Baby Dinosaurs wandered tion tin for Seattle Children’s Hospital a finger with Lenin (Vladimir, that is.) into Fremont and have taken root along the beautiful B The Troll - Hulking beneath the Aurora Bridge squats the Fremont Throughout the year this unique commu- shores of the Lake Union Ship Canal Troll and the small snack he snagged before being turned to stone nity of locally-based shops and distinctive E The Rocket - Our 53’ Cold War era Rocket L The Bridge Way Mural - Beloved by the community, this mural eateries welcomes outlandish events, stands poised for blast- off at Evanston and N 35th was painted in 1997 and greets drivers as they enter Fremont from the including: The Solstice Parade led by the Street, while high above you, the planet Saturn Aurora Bridge painted cyclists, art cars inside the Fremont hovers above its namesake building I B.F. Day School Tile Project - With the help of the Fremont Fair, chainsaw pumpkin carving at M Space - Immerse yourself in art from the Arts Council, each child who attends B.F. Day School makes a tile to Oktoberfest and Outdoor Movies sidewalk to the sky as part of this rendering represent themselves with a twist. With something of our part of the cosmos, in theory at least C Brooks Sports Runner - The global headquarters of Brooks for everyone and just a short O Lenin - Controversial, this larger-than-life Sports, actual runners’ medals were used to make an “in-motion” bus ride or nice stroll along rendering of Vladimir Lenin glares down at the runner statue Lake Union from downtown funky, freedom of Fremont’s commercial district Seattle, Fremont is truly the N The Guidepost - This neighborhood icon Fremont Bridge & Neon Art - Rapunzel & How Center of the Known Universe!! Come let your The marks the documented Center of the Universe and gives The Elephant Got His Trunk. This bascule drawbridge navigational information to some of our favorite places connects our community with the world beyond and inner sprite T Waiting for the Interurban - This fun, interactive is graced by neon representations of two favorite play. WALKING statue has been decorated in celebration of children’s stories every occasion. It also has details missed by The George Washington Memorial many: check out the dog’s face (Aurora) Bridge - Towering over us all UIDE P Dreamer of World Peace G - stands the artistic “Aurora” Bridge with its EVENTS Sri Chinmoy, Founder of the World architecturally interesting details – especially Harmony Run. Dedicated in Fremont in Fremont Sunday Market the view downhill from the Troll – often Every Sunday to 2010, this bronze statue is to remind us of the 1st Friday in Fremont ArtWalk Every mo 1st Friday referred to as “The Hall of Giants.” Slated peacemakers in all of us. Come hold 3rd Thursday in Fremont Shopping Every mo 3rd Thurs Fremont Walks! to be painted in 2016 & 17, you might the torch and make your wish Moisture Festival March 17 – April 13 Take a self-guided tour of Fremont right find crews dangling from the FREMONT Hopscotch Beer & Scotch Tasting March 25 & 26, Fri & Sat P for peace from your smart phone! With curiosities like P bridge with brushes! Fremont Arts Council May Day Celebration May 1, Sun P “The Intoxicating Tour” & “Fremont Vintage Walk,” there is sure to be a walk for everyone!! Brooks Fremont 5K & Briefcase Relay June 3, Fri Fremont Arts Council Solstice Parade June 18, Sat 2016 Fremont.com/walks P P Fremont Fair June 17, 18 & 19, Fri, Sat & Sun P P Seattle Artcar Blowout inside the Fremont Fair June 19, 20 &21 Fremont Outdoor Movies July – Aug, Sat at dusk P P SeaFair Fourth of July July 4, Mon, all day P 1 BF Day School Fremont Chamber’s Oktoberfest September 23, 24 & 25 3921 Linden Ave N, 206-252-6010 Fremont Arts Council Luminata at Green Lake Sept Equinox P 2 Fire Department #9 Trick-or-Treat Fremont October 31, Mon P 3829 Linden Ave N, 206-386-1409 Fremont Arts Council’s Troll-o-ween October 31, Mon P 3 Seattle Public Library Fremont Festivus Celebration & Lenin Lighting December Fremont 2, 3, & 4th, Fri, Sat & Sun 731 N 35th St, 206-684-4084 4 Post Office * Get up-to-date info on events 1329 N 47th St, 206-547-1406 in Fremont at * Please check online at metro.kingcounty.gov for current schedule and route information Fremont Chamber, PO Box 31139, Seattle, WA 98103 Fremont Outdoor Movies Celebrating Over 20 Frame Up Studios Don’t miss our Seattle vintage Two Smiling Feet Relaxing atmosphere loosens your OZ. Recreational Cannabis Legal cannabis for all 21+ Years of Good Old Fashioned Outdoor Summer Fun w prints and local art! Our creative staff can help you body for a reflexology massage. Combo includes body with legal ID. No medical card needed. Featuring a wide Cult Classics and Blockbusters for all ages. Short films select a readymade frame and mat for an easy souvenir rub in a comfy recliner chair. Great after a long day of selection of premium pre-rolled joints, flower, edibles, Atlas Clothing Eclectic shop with a hip/on trend and pre-show fun before dusk. July-August. Schedule: masterpiece. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. walking. Everyday 9:30am-11pm, walk-ins welcome. $30/ concentrates and gear. Cash only, ATM on site. Open Bluebird Microcreamery and Brewery A restored fremontoutdoormovies.com. 3501 Phinney Ave N, G-30 www.frameupstudios.com, 206.547.4657, 3515 Fremont ALKING UIDE REMONT Hr. 206.595.7768, 600 N 36th St, Ste A, I-37 everyday. 206.251.0630, 3831 Stone Way N, L-55 vibe offering vintage & contemporary clothing, shoes W G to F the 100-year-old pharmacy soda fountain serving homemade & accessories for men & women. 206.323.0960, 3509 Fremont Sunday Market Brunching, Browsing, Ave N, Ste A, GH-39 U-Park System with paid parking lots throughout Piece of Mind Come see Seattle’s largest selection of ice cream from local & natural ingredients. VEGAN Fremont Ave N, Ste 200, G-39 Treasure Hunting, Sundays - All Year, 10am-5pm for Pots Gallery New home for ceramic art in Seattle. Open: Schilling Cider House With over 30 ciders on tap, Norm’s Eatery & Ale House Comfort food in a Suga Fremont Come in and try our Japanese Comfort Fremont, U-Park is proud to be Fremont’s parking solu- hand-blown glass smoking pipes. We have waterpipes, options daily. House-made draft sodas & beers. Floats, One-of-a-kind Amazingly Cool Stuff: Crafts, Antiques, by appt and special openings/events. Enter via the Schilling Cider House has the largest selection of comfortable environment. Open seven days a week, Food with a twist! Enjoy our homemade favorites such tion. Monthly parking available or pay as you need, over bubblers, and vaporizers for all your smokin’ needs! shakes, sundaes. 206.588.1079, 3515 Fremont Ave N, G-39 Fremont Vintage Mall The coolest vintage store draft hard ciders in the nation! Order food from local Lunch and Dinner. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. as Katsu Curry, Gyoza, Oyako Don, Pepper Beef & more, in the center of the universe! We are a collective Collectibles, Furniture, Fashion, World Imports & Street alley, between The Rocket and PCC on Evanston. 500 paid parking spaces at the Center of the Universe. Open Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-7pm. 206.675.0637, The Essential Bakery Café is Seattle’s premier Food: fremontmarket.com. 3410 Evanston Ave N, F-35 206.579.1551, 619 N 35th St, Ste 100, F-38 restaurants, strike up a game, and make new friends over Family Friendly. Norm says, “Sit...and Stay”. 206.547.1417, then wash it down with a Japanese craft beer! Arigato! u-parksystem.com, 206.284.9797 www.pieceofmind.net, 315 N 36th St, I-29 featuring Mid-Century Furniture, Collectibles, History House of Greater Seattle presents cider. 206.420.7088, 708 N 34th St, E-41 460 N 36th St, I-34 206.695.2250, 4262 Fremont Ave N, U-40 organic, artisan bakery! Enjoy fresh breakfast and lunch Records, Antiques, Art, Clothing & More. Geocaching Headquarters Geocaching is the Studio Arcanum Custom Tattooing and Fine Art Wax On Spa Home of the Brazilian. Since 1999 our quali- Portage Bay Goods Portage Bay Goods offers local art, menus, coffee, handcrafted pastries and desserts, and exhibits on the history of Seattle’s diverse neigh- Stein Yard Mix one part Fremont Solstice, two parts Pelmeni Dumpling Tzar The Dumpling Tzar is open Tutta Bella We are the Northwest’s first authentic 206.329.4460, 3419 Fremont Ave N, F-39 real-world treasure hunt that’s happening right now, all Gallery. 206.320.8447, 4333 Fremont Ave N, V-39 borhoods. Please watch our website for the latest fied estheticians have been providing waxing adventures! a wide variety of gifts, and the best selection of greeting our famous organic breads.