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.
Explore Ballard
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.
Each year, Ballard Hullabaloo draws shoppers from near and far to the Leif Erikson Hall for a weekend featuring Seattle’s biggest clearance sale under one roof. This festive community event gathers nearly a dozen Ballard boutiques offering merchandise up to 75% off the original price. Join us at this year’s Ballard Hullabaloo on Friday, February 27 from 6 – 9 p.m., and Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.