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.
Join us for this year’s Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run!. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9am. Start your weekend with our annual Leif to Leif 5km Run/Walk through Ballard, from the Sons of Norway Lodge, down to the waters of Shilshole Bay and back. Honor our lodge namesake with us by joining in the fun! This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Sign-up for the Fun Run is now
available at RunSignUp.com.
