Ballard – Seattle Excursion
Neighborhood Guides
Spend an afternoon or the whole day with us in the charming Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. Discover why Seattle visitors should add a visit to Ballard to their Alaska cruise trip itinerary.
Ballard Field Notes
Visit Ballard
Neighborhood Guides
You don’t need tickets to Lumen Field to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches. Just minutes north of downtown Seattle, the Ballard neighborhood is watch party central with more than a dozen bars/restaurants showing the matches.
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Visit Ballard
Neighborhood Guides
Just minutes from downtown Seattle, the Ballard neighborhood invites visitors to explore curated boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and esteemed entertainment in a vibrant, historic setting.
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Ballard Cocktail Trail
Happenings, News
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails while exploring boutique shops at the Ballard Cocktail Trail on Saturday, June 6th, from 5 – 8 pm!
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Ballard Wine Walk
Happenings, News
Take a springtime stroll through the charming Ballard neighborhood and experience delicious PNW wines at the Visit Ballard Wine Walk on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
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Ballard Hullabaloo
Happenings, News
Join us for the 2026 Ballard Hullabaloo giant indoor clearance sale! A must-do annual shopping event featuring heavily discounted merchandise from a dozen Ballard boutiques.
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Ballard Gives Back
Happenings
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.
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Smål Market – Merchants Collective
News, In the Press
Smål Market — a local shop incubator helping small business thrive together under one roof.
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Holiday Happenings in Ballard 2025
Happenings
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.
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Harvest Food Drive
Happenings
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.
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Ballard Tomte Trail: November 1 – December 6, 2025
Happenings, News
A sneaky little tomte is hiding in 33 Ballard businesses starting on November 1st. Can you find him?