The Works to Open in The Junction November 28
The Fremont-based business will expand to a former e-bike shop on California Avenue SW with a grand opening on Small Business Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Works Seattle will open at 4540 California SW in The Junction, the former Seattle E-bike space, with a grand-opening celebration on November 28. The business has been based in Fremont and will expand into West Seattle.
Why it matters
The move brings a new neighborhood retail presence to West Seattle and reflects the proprietor's wish to work in the area where she lives. Kellie Phelan has run a series of mini pop-ups around the city for months before the permanent location.
The grand-opening festivities run from 10 am to 7 pm on November 28, 2026, following an initial report of the move in May 2026. Details on how the Fremont location will be affected have not been disclosed.
The players
The Works Seattle
The Works Seattle is a Seattle business that has been based in Fremont and is expanding into The Junction.
Kellie Phelan
Kellie Phelan is the proprietor of The Works Seattle, who lives in West Seattle and has run mini pop-ups around the city.
The details
The Works Seattle will occupy the former Seattle E-bike space at 4540 California SW as an expansion of its Fremont business. The opening will begin with a ceremonial ribboncutting.
Timeline
May 2026: Initial report that The Works Seattle would move into the space.
November 28, 2026: Grand opening and ribboncutting at 4540 California SW, coinciding with Small Business Saturday.
Market Landscape
The opening is timed to Small Business Saturday, the national day promoting independent retailers during the holiday shopping season. The move places an independent Seattle shop in The Junction's retail corridor rather than expanding into a larger chain format.
Shoppers in West Seattle and The Junction will have a new independent retail option at 4540 California SW beginning November 28. Customers of the Fremont location should check directly with the business about any changes to hours or availability.
The takeaway
Small businesses often use milestone dates like Small Business Saturday to introduce new locations, so shoppers planning holiday purchases can plan visits around these openings.
What happens next
The Works Seattle's grand opening and ribboncutting take place November 28, 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm at 4540 California SW.
Further reading
Explore more Seattle openings and closings to see what other businesses are opening or leaving the city.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
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