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.
Calling all writers & poets — join us for open mic prose, poetry, rants, songs, and whatever else you’d like to share with us.
We’re bringing you a series of open mics the first Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. We have a guitar for songwriters but welcome other forms of art.
We do ask that you keep what you share with us respectful of all members of our audience and community.
