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
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
December 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
December 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
December 13, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
December 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
December 14, 10:00am - 11:30pm
December 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
December 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
December 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
December 14 - December 15, 7:30pm - 1:00am
December 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
December 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 17, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
December 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
December 19, 9:00pm - 11:30pm
December 20, 8:00am - 5:00pm
