Ballard Gives Back
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Skip the big box stores and shop like it matters on Black Friday – Our participating shops are giving a portion of their proceeds on Black Friday to their favorite charity.
Skip the big box stores and shop like it matters on Black Friday – Our participating shops are giving a portion of their proceeds on Black Friday to their favorite charity.
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.