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.
Beautify your favorite book by designing a gold foil cover! Bring a hardcover book or buy one from Swoon City for 20% off.
Take a hardcover book from plain to shimmery in this gold foiling class. You can mix and match dozens of designs (including silver foil if that’s your pleasure) and make your own stand out design.
No experience needed. All supplies will be provided, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation.
