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.
Featured Event
November 1, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Follow along the Ballard Tomte Trail from November 1 – December 6, 2025. Explore Ballard’s shops and find the sneaky little tomten hidden in 33 businesses throughout the neighborhood. To […]
Featured Event
December 12, 2025, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Get in the holiday spirit by tasting unique hand-crafted cocktails at pop-up lounges inside select Ballard boutiques. We are excited to bring this and one-of-a-kind event to the neighborhood and hope you will join us! Tickets: $50
November 1 - November 30, 8:00am - 5:00pm
November 22 - November 30,
November 28, 10:00am - 10:00pm
November 29,
November 30, 9:00am - 2:00pm
November 30 - December 1, 7:30pm - 1:00am
December 1, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 6, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
December 6, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
December 7, 9:00am - 2:00pm
December 7 - December 8, 7:30pm - 1:00am
December 8, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
December 14, 10:00am - 11:30pm
December 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
