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Things to do in Fremont, CA

We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 25 best things to do in Fremont, CA between September 30 and October 6. Updated daily.

Highlights for September 30 – October 4

  1. Pub Trivia (Fremont Public Library)

    Adults can test their knowledge over pizza in a library‑hosted Pub Trivia night, with registration required. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:30 PM–8 PM. Adults only; registration required.

  2. Young Adult Book of the Month (Fremont Public Library)

    A discussion of the teen novel "Love at Second Sight" by F.T. Lukens is offered for young adults. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12 AM–11:59 PM. Teen

  3. BollyX (Centerville Comm. Ctr and Park)

    A Bollywood‑inspired dance fitness class offers energetic choreography and cardio for all levels. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30 PM–12 AM. Ages 13+.

  4. Fremont Street Eats (Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave Fremont, California 94538)

    A rotating lineup of food trucks, drinks, and local vendors offers community fun on Friday evenings at the Downtown Event Center plaza. Friday, October 2, 2026, 5 PM.

  5. Teen Morning Reels: Gilmore Girls (Fremont Public Library)

    Teenagers in grades 6‑12 can watch an episode of Gilmore Girls and enjoy breakfast, with registration required. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM–12:30 PM. Teen (grades 6‑12); registration required.

  6. Gathering of Ohlone Peoples (Coyote Hills (Fremont): Visitors Center)

    Families can experience Ohlone music, dance, and storytelling at the Coyote Hills Visitors Center, with parent participation required. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10 AM. All ages; parent participation required; parking fees may apply.

Our best picks: things to do in Fremont, CA — September 30 – October 6

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

6:30 PM – 8 PM·Fremont Public Library

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Pub Trivia and pizza at the Library! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture. Registration is required.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Centerville, Fremont

✨This event is for teens (14+) and adults.✨ Join us for a peaceful hour of journaling! In this monthly series, we will share techniques and inspiration for creating calendars, trackers, and other journaling basics. At each program, we will work on calendars and trackers for the upcoming month. Pens, markers, washi tape…

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Fremont Public Library

Grades 9-12 and adults. Thinking about going to college, but wondering how to pay for it? Illinois Student Assistance Commission ( ISAC ) will provide info on the general financial aid process and insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for colleg…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

Fremont Public Library

This month's selection is: Love at Second Sight by F.T. Lukens . Tired of being known as the artsy oddball, fifteen-year-old Cam Reynolds hopes to fly under the radar when he changes high schools as a sophomore. It shouldn’t be too hard, considering he’s a human going to school with kids who have super-cool paranormal…

6:30 PM·Centerville Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

Turn up the energy with BollyX, a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class that feels like a party. This session blends dynamic choreography with global beats, guiding you through varied intensity levels to keep your heart pumping. Inspired by India’s vibrant film industry, it brings together culture, cardio, and confide…

6:30 PM·Centerville Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

Turn up the energy with BollyX, a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class that feels like a party. This session blends dynamic choreography with global beats, guiding you through varied intensity levels to keep your heart pumping. Inspired by India’s vibrant film industry, it brings together culture, cardio, and confide…

7:30 PM·Centerville Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

POP Pilates® blends strength and flexibility in a high-energy, music-driven workout that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Using small, controlled movements, you’ll sculpt and tone your entire body while improving endurance. Each song targets a different area, from warm-ups and core work to cardio bursts, thigh e…

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

5 PM·Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave Fremont, California 94538

Drop by Fremont Street Eats 2026 every Friday night: May 1 through October 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. These Friday events bring a rotating lineup of food trucks, new drink selections, local vendors, and community fun. Fremont Street Eats is produced by the Fremont Chamber of C…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

10 AM – 12:30 PM·Fremont Public Library

Grades 6-12. Register. Rewind your routine! Join us for a show and breakfast. This month we will watch "Gilmore Girls" (TV-PG). Teen events are just for the ages listed, no parents or younger siblings please.

10 AM·Ardenwood (Fremont)

ARDENWOOD - Join Dig Deep Farms in Ardenwood Historic Farm for the annual Pumpkin Patch! There will be many pumpkins to choose from as well as arts/crafts, games and activities. For pumpkin patch field trip inquiries, please email info@digdeepfarms.com Fee: $5/adult, $2/ child (ages 3-11), and free/under 2 years. Pleas…

11 AM – 12 PM·Fremont, Fukaya A, Fremont

Join us for a workshop series from Fremont LEAF! For the last LEAF workshop of the year, we will discuss the best strategies for growing potatoes and onions. "LEAF is a local educational nonprofit empowering people to learn, connect, and grow food together." Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at…

12 PM – 2 PM·Fremont, Fukaya Room B, Fremont

Bring house plant cuttings, extra plants or seed starts, succulents, bulbs, or tubers to share and swap with other gardeners in our community. All types of plants are welcome. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded,…

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A) at Downtown Library

1:30 PM·Ardenwood (Fremont)

ARDENWOOD - Use old-fashioned apple peelers, taste heirloom apples, and explore the surprising story of apples from Kazakhstan to California. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER

9 AM·City of Fremont Parks & Recreation, Outdoor Exercise Area

Enjoy being active outdoors? Join others who are looking to get moving in a fun and relaxed environment! Discover how to use Lake Elizabeth’s brand‑new outdoor exercise equipment and learn simple techniques to support long-term wellness. • Get a fun outdoor workout with a Central Park Ranger • Move your body and build…

9 AM·Centerville Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

POP Pilates® blends strength and flexibility in a high-energy, music-driven workout that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Using small, controlled movements, you’ll sculpt and tone your entire body while improving endurance. Each song targets a different area, from warm-ups and core work to cardio bursts, thigh e…

10 AM·Coyote Hills (Fremont): Visitors Center

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of local Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Join Ohlone community members from diverse tribes as they bring their culture to life through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Let's come together to learn, celebrate, and honor the original st…

10 AM·Coyote Hills, Fremont

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of local Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Join Ohlone community members from diverse tribes as they bring their culture to life through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Let's come together to learn, celebrate, and honor the original st…

1 PM – 4 PM·Fremont, Fukaya A, Fremont

Come play boardgames, card games, or tabletop roleplaying games with fellow adults! Games are provided, or you can bring your own! We meet biweekly on Sundays. Our rules have been updated! Rules for play: There is no registration, walk-ins only Max of 2 tables per game Tables and seats cannot be saved This is not a cla…

3 PM·Irvington Comm. Ctr and Park · Fremont

Badminton is a sport that is growing in popularity! Now is your chance to learn how to play while being instructed by coaches who have years of expert experience! These classes will cover all the necessary basics needed to bring your game to the next level! Please bring your own racket.

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

9 AM·Fremont Tennis Ctr

This clinic is meant to help players who have experience playing pickleball. Over the course of this four week program players will continue to grow their skills at volleying, serves, rallying, and shot placement. Each hour and a half lesson will consist of 45 minutes of skill development (instruction, drills, etc.), a…

7 PM – 8 PM·Fremont, Fremont

Come join our Monday Evening Chat group and practice spoken English. Our tutors are all native speakers. They are caring and devoted. You will also meet people from around the globe and make new friends. There is also a Tuesday afternoon chat session from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Let’s keep on chatting! Library staff may ta…

7 PM·Fremont Tennis Ctr

For more information, call (510) 790-5510. (Ages 18 & up) Introduction to tennis for Adults with no prior instruction and limited play experience. Learn how to rally by week one. The focus of this course will be strokes, rules, and match play.

TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER

9 AM·Fremont Tennis Ctr

Pickleball: From "Oops" to "Oh Yeah!" Congratulations! You've successfully graduated from the "Where did the ball go?" phase of pickleball and are ready to enter the slightly more dignified "I meant to do that" level of play. This course is perfect for players who can now hit the ball more often than they miss it (majo…

10:30 AM·Fremont Tennis Ctr

Pickleball Perfection: From Flailing to Finesse An Journey Through the Art of Strategic Ball Whacking Congratulations! You've survived beginner pickleball without permanently injuring yourself or anyone within a 20-foot radius. You can now hit the ball over the net at least 3 out of 5 times, and you've only tripped ove…

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