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.
In this 2.5 hour, beginner-friendly, hands-on class, you’ll create tiny, adorable fake charcuterie boards using polymer clay and oil pastels! Pastry chef and miniaturist Rosalie Cass will provide guided instruction on how to sculpt, shade and decorate charcuterie boards. Follow step by step or let your imagination lead the way! Each student will make a mini charcuterie board to bring home.
