Seattle Running Gear, Canal Cocktails and Local Stages

Seattle running gear meets neighborhood culture in this four-stop selection. Road Runner Sports offers shoe fittings in Green Lake, while The Fremont Social brings a canal-side courtyard and drinks into the mix. Taproot Theatre and Fremont Abbey Arts Center supply two different performance settings. Choose around a current production, acoustic set or workshop rather than assuming every stage is open.

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Road Runner Sports
4.6 (740)
Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 19:00; Sun, 10:00 – 18:00
7020 Woodlawn Ave NE

Road Runner Sports has served Green Lake Village since 2004. Staff guide unhurried shoe fittings so customers can try as many pairs as needed. The shop offers 3D foot scans, video gait analysis and custom insoles. It stocks athletic shoes and apparel. Group runs, race packet pickups and high school team nights bring local runners together.

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The Fremont Social
4.7 (20)
Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 20:00
132 North Canal Street

The Fremont Social brings an on-site distillery, cafe and event space to Seattle's canal-side Fremont neighborhood. An open courtyard includes a built-in stage, while a covered rooftop bar serves cocktails made with spirits distilled in-house. The cafe is listed as open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. Indoor and outdoor play spaces include books, toys and a play kitchen.

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Taproot Theatre
4.8 (508)
Mon, 09:00 – 17:00; Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 17:00
204 N 85th St

Taproot Theatre stages professional productions in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. The Jewell Mainstage and Isaac Studio offer a close, personal setting with comfortable seating. Productions range from small ensembles with rapid role changes to full casts with on-stage live bands. Visitors can also browse rotating lobby artwork or stop at the cafe. Check the current program before planning around a particular show.

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Fremont Abbey Arts Center
4.6 (384)
Mon – Sat, Open 24 hours
4272 Fremont Ave N

Fremont Abbey Arts Center hosts acoustic shows in a restored 1914 church in Upper Fremont. Storytelling slams, dance performances and art workshops broaden the program. The grand hall has high ceilings and vintage wood floors. Seating often uses floor cushions or open space. Nearly all events welcome all ages. Check the current program for dates and age limits.

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