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.
Learn free-form draping and hand sewing skills needed to create a draped parasisal straw hat using couture millinery techniques. Students will make a small cocktail hat of their own design. You will leave with a cocktail hat, but may need to finish some detailed hand sewing work in your own time. Don't miss out on […]
In this engaging 2-day workshop, students will discover the art of crafting a beautiful leather rose without the use of tools. They'll learn step-by-step techniques that allow for creativity and expression, all while building their confidence in working with leather. This hands-on experience promises to be both fun and rewarding, leaving each participant with a […]
