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.
Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the season with Nordic Jul—a festive concert of Nordic carols performed by Choral Arts NW.
Spread throughout the Museum, Choral Arts NW will perform luminous choral music, sparkling fiddling, and cherished carols from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland. This concert is free to attend with the purchase of Museum admission!
