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.
Share some goodness in the neighborhood this holiday season by donating non-perishable food or hygiene items for the Ballard Food Bank. Dozens of Ballard businesses have set up drop-off bins at their location for the Harvest Food Drive and will be collecting items from November 1 - 30, 2025. Next time you visit, bring items […]
Champion small businesses nationwide and #ShopSmall on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and organizations across the country as they celebrate small business contributions to their communities by shopping at a small business on November 29, Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday was founded by […]
Enjoy FREE photos with Santa, cider, holiday treats, tree lighting, Tomte Trail prize giveaways, live music from Swing 3PO, market featuring Ballard business vendors, a firepit with S'mores making station, activities, merriment, and more!
