Kirby has been in Fremont for a lifetime, as a resident, employee, employer, and playmate. She's served on the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Fremont Neighborhood Council and the Fremont Arts Council, and can be seen wandering the Center of the Universe year 'round. When it comes to Fremont, she likes to say she's full of it!
On Sunday, June 10th, the Seattle Rock’N’Roll Marathon returns, this time benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, bringing more than 18,000 runners and walkers to our streets.
Fremont’s Outsider Comics & Geek Boutique will have a booth June 22nd – 24th at the ACE ComicCon being held at CenturyLink Event Center, and the WaMu Theater.
The Fremont Arts Council is currently recruiting members for its vital Green Hat Ensemble – a 30+ squad of magically costumed, philanthropic volunteers who inspire and solicit Solstice audience members to give generously to funding the Fremont Solstice Parade.
On Wednesday, June 6th, at 8p, Nectar Lounge, with Solid Sound and Patagonia, will present a screening of the documentary ‘Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey’, with featured live performances from the original film score – and a raffle benefitting the Washington Climber’s Coalition.
On Saturday, June 2nd, Woodland Park Zoo will spend the day focused on Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day, as presented by Brown Bear Car Wash.
On Friday, June 1st, the Brooks Fremont Fun Run returns to our streets, providing an evening of exercise and entertainment. Join in on the 5K run, and/or the Briefcase Relay that divides the 5K among five racers that generally represent clubs, organizations and businesses.
This week, the Fremont First Friday Art Walk, on June 1st from 6p – 9p, launches Fremont Month, along with the Fremont Fun Run & Briefcase Relay going on from 5p – 9p. Both events set the tone for the celebrations to come – showing the fun, culture and creativity endemic to our community.
Over the coming weekend, June 1st – 3rd, the Apple Pay app will be offering discounts and deals at some of Fremont’s best boutiques. This will be a great time to check out your favorite Fremont shops, either during Fremont First Friday Art Walk or the Fremont Sunday Market, or just as part of your weekend wanderings!
On Saturday, June 16th, the Fremont Solstice Parade will take to the streets of our community at 1p. This is the 30th Annual Solstice Parade for the Fremont Arts Council (FAC,) and it will end at Gas Works Park, where the FAC will hold its Solstice Celebration well into the night!
The seasonal Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park Zoo re-opens on May 25th, showing off 500 free-flying butterflies that represent at least 15 species native to North America. Behind the garden is the year-round Microsoft Pollinator Patio
