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.
Find out about upcoming Visit Ballard holiday-inspired events that you don’t want to miss this season such as Trick or Treat in Ballard, Tomte Trail, Ballard Gives Back, Harvest Food Drive and Ballard HolidayFest & Night Market.
The annual Ballard Harvest Food Drive is back! Bring your non-perishable food item donations to participating Ballard business drop-off locations from November 1 – 30, 2025.
A sneaky little tomte is hiding in 33 Ballard businesses starting on November 1st. Can you find him?
Every second Saturday of the month from 6-9pm, the Ballard ArtWalk is a long-standing tradition celebrating and supporting our local artist community since 1997.
Every Sunday, Ballard Avenue comes alive with local farmers sharing a colorful array of fruits, vegetables and flowers, the smells of yummy food vendors fills the air and buskers put a little dance in everyone’s step.
