ARDENWOOD - Farmers have been using scarecrows to keep their crops safe for centuries. Learn the history and lore of scarecrows, and then make your own! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
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ARDENWOOD - Rise and shine little farmers! Say "Good morning!" to the sheep and goats and lend a hand as we prepare a morning snack for the farm animals. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Relax and connect with community in nature through a series of activities, including guided meditation walks, nature journaling and watercolors. Journals and binoculars are provided. Each program will end with a healthy treat! All Ages, Parent participation required. Parking fees apply wher…
Our fall reading challenge is now online! Complete 3 prompts, log them on the website, and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card. Not into tech? Stop by the Adult Help Desk to pick up a card. Find the challenge online here: https://challenge-fremont.libnet.info/challenge/fall-2026-reading-challenge
Open on Sundays 10am – 4pm: September 13, 27
COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Songbirds, hawks, squirrels, and bees are among the many different animals that build their nests in the park. Learn about various types of nest construction and then make one yourself out of natural materials outside the Visitor Center. Ages 5-12yrs. Parent participation required. Parking…
ARDENWOOD - Create some felted fall fun and decorate your home with these woolly little pumpkins! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
Join our journey into the magical world of Journey to the West and discover the story of the Monkey King’s mischief at the legendary Peach Banquet! Children will then celebrate the Moon Festival by using colorful clay to create their own festive mooncake feast while exploring Chinese culture through storytelling and ha…
COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Explore the bird paradise of Coyote Hills Regional Park. September is quiet, our summer visitors are leaving, our winter snow birds are just beginning to arrive, and year-round residents are getting by. We will have binoculars to share. We’ll walk approx. 1.5 miles, flat gravel terrain. All…
LEONA CANYON REGIONAL OPEN SPACE RESERVE (CANYON OAKS STAGING): Visit the headwaters of Arroyo Viejo Creek and a secluded oak woodland just minutes from the freeway and the busy communities nearby. NOTE: All of these outings pass along trails with very steep and uneven sections, so good, grippy footwear is a must. Ages…
TILDEN NATURE AREA – ¡Sigue el recorrido de la lana desde la oveja hasta el hilo! Visita las ovejas de la granjita y explora cómo la fibra se transforma, hebra por hebra. Teje tu propio Ojo de Dios usando lana teñida naturalmente con plantas. Juntos celebraremos cómo las tradiciones del tejido transmiten historias a tr…
All ages. Drop in. Visit the Library to pick up your very own take and make craft. Available on the first of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one per child; no multiples for classrooms or daycares, please.
ARDENWOOD - Check out our coop full of chickens! Discover why they like to roam around the farmyard and scratch and peck at the ground while you feed them a little snack.This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
