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The Fremont Troll
by Pam Koons
A gigantic friendly Troll has been spotted under the Seattle Aurora Ave. Bridge! The Fremont Troll has been intriguing preschoolers and Seattle families since 1989. If your preschooler has read the 3 Billy Goats Gruff, then h/she will not want to miss taking a day trip down to the Fremont District to climb on the 18 ft. Fremont Troll and pose for a most unusual photo op!
Your preschooler will notice that one of the Troll’s eyes is an actual hubcap, supposedly left-over from the VW Beetle that the ominous Troll is squishing with one hand! Don’t forget to tell your preschooler this is supposed to be art!
Being underneath the big Aurora Bridge is exciting in itself! Make sure your preschooler looks UP to see the cars passing for a thrilling experience.
Definitely take a camera with you, as the photo ops are just too cute to miss! Note there’s very little parking on the street as the Troll is at a dead end, so expect a short walk.
Happy Troll O'Ween! Bring a costumed preschooler to celebrate “Troll O’Ween” which takes place Halloween night, sponsored by the Fremont Arts Council in honor of the Troll’s birthday! Your preschooler can join the Troll’s festive community in dance, music, trick or treating, and a bit of haunting from the old Troll himself!
Every Thursday from 11-11:30, take your preschooler to the Fremont Library Branch for a preschool story time with music, fun, and other activities.
The artsy little Fremont business community is nearby and well-known for its kitschy shops and restaurants. The businesses are very preschooler-friendly, often having toys around while their parents shop. Stop by Costas Opa, a traditional Seattle Greek restaurant with fantastic food!
Fremont Troll
N. 36th St. and Aurora Ave N, Seattle, Wa.
(underneath the Aurora Bridge)
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A gigantic friendly Troll has been spotted under the Seattle Aurora Ave. Bridge! The Fremont Troll has been intriguing preschoolers and Seattle families since 1989. If your preschooler has read the 3 Billy Goats Gruff, then h/she will not want to miss taking a day trip down to the Fremont District to climb on the 18 ft. Fremont Troll and pose for a most unusual photo op!
What Will Interest Your Preschooler About the Fremont Troll
The Fremont Troll is a tall 18 feet high and enough of an oddity to keep your preschooler entertained for an hour. Climbing on the unsuspecting Troll is considered acceptable behavior by the local residents- it’s even encouraged!Your preschooler will notice that one of the Troll’s eyes is an actual hubcap, supposedly left-over from the VW Beetle that the ominous Troll is squishing with one hand! Don’t forget to tell your preschooler this is supposed to be art!
Being underneath the big Aurora Bridge is exciting in itself! Make sure your preschooler looks UP to see the cars passing for a thrilling experience.
What Parents Should Know About the Fremont Troll
The gruff, but friendly Troll is a bit dirty and dusty being that he is made out of 2 tons of cement- but he’s not too bad or scary. Parents might want to make the partial climb with their preschooler (for fun, of course)!Definitely take a camera with you, as the photo ops are just too cute to miss! Note there’s very little parking on the street as the Troll is at a dead end, so expect a short walk.
Happy Troll O'Ween! Bring a costumed preschooler to celebrate “Troll O’Ween” which takes place Halloween night, sponsored by the Fremont Arts Council in honor of the Troll’s birthday! Your preschooler can join the Troll’s festive community in dance, music, trick or treating, and a bit of haunting from the old Troll himself!
Troll Activities to do With Your Preschooler
Every Thursday from 11-11:30, take your preschooler to the Fremont Library Branch for a preschool story time with music, fun, and other activities. The artsy little Fremont business community is nearby and well-known for its kitschy shops and restaurants. The businesses are very preschooler-friendly, often having toys around while their parents shop. Stop by Costas Opa, a traditional Seattle Greek restaurant with fantastic food!
General Information about the Fremont Troll
Location:Fremont Troll
N. 36th St. and Aurora Ave N, Seattle, Wa.
(underneath the Aurora Bridge)
Share your ideas! If you have a favorite Seattle activity you would like to see featured here, please contact us and we'll publish your ideas!