Browse local independent boutiques, vintage stores, and specialty shops galore.
Savor an unparalleled food scene — from casual cafés to fine dining.
Wet your whistle at a boatload of bars and breweries.
Discover fun at local festivities.
Immerse yourself in Ballard's Indigenous roots and Scandinavian history.
Engage with maritime culture and marvel at marine life.
Find everything you need nestled between charming shops and restaurants.
Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at local spas, gyms, and salons.
A city-within-a-city, Ballard is a vibrant urban village packed with everything under the sun. We invite you to spend a day, a week—or lifetime—exploring hundreds of small businesses and destinations.
Sound the horns... we’re hosting our next Community Feast! Many of the Viking Feasts on our menu are designed for much larger groups, but we realize you don't all roll in packs of 30! This is your chance to try our heralded Pig Feast with whatever size group suits you. Our friends from Reuben's Brews […]
Join us to taste the balance of savory and sweet as we explore 5 cheeses from Sweden, Norway and Finland paired with chocolates and confections from Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The expert cheesemongers from Street Cheese in Beacon Hill will lead us in the pairing.
Seattle has some of the finest vistas for urban walkers in the world. Make the most of your walks by learning where to find and how to identify our most beautiful & iconic birds.
Join us on Sunday February 15th for a celebration of WA Mead! Eight local meaderies will be on hand to pour their Winter favorites in our covered outdoor street cafe. Come mead the makers, sample a variety of meads, and take home a bottle or two.
