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.
Live-band holiday karaoke returns to Conor Byrne Pub. Signups start at 9pm – don your favorite holiday sweater, grab a cup of cheer and sing your favorite holiday song with a live band! Free with canned food or sanitation items, to be donated to the Ballard Food Bank. Band featuring members of Lightweight Champion, The Cosmic Shuffle, The Whags, Wandering Blue and more.
