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.
The National Nordic Museum and the Seattle Chamber of Connection invite the community to the inaugural Seattle Club Fair on Thursday, March 5 from 6 - 8 PM.The Seattle Club Fair will feature more than 30 Seattle clubs, businesses, and communities looking for new members. This event conveniently coincides with the museum's First Thursday - Event attendees […]
Join us as we kick off the 50th Annual Kalevala Festival! On Kalevala Day, also known as Finnish Culture Day, we celebrate Finnish folk arts, culture, and traditions by learning about Finland's national epic poem, the Kalevala. Marita Toivonen will introduce the epic's mythical stories, characters, and history. Live rune singing will be integrated into […]
Are you still reeling from the intimate and authentic storytelling of the nine-times Oscar nominated, "Sentimental Value"? You're not alone! Join us for a Late Thursday screening of the second film in director Joachim Trier's Oslo trilogy, "Oslo, August 31st" (2011), which features early performances from Anders Danielsen Lie and Renate Reinsve.
Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, returns to the Museum for a special weekend of Winter Sound Baths. Through deep listening and relaxation, Jósa will take you on a journey to meet your inner universe. 🧘♀️ Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your session to get set up and bring your own yoga mat or […]
Join us for a one-hour immersive experience designed for children and caregivers to explore movement, sound, and creativity together. - Guided by the four elements—water, fire, air, and earth—Jósa begins with gentle, accessible movement to awaken the body and senses. - This is followed by a 20-minute Elemental Soundbath, where guests are invited to lie […]
Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, returns to the Museum for a special weekend of Winter Sound Baths. Through deep listening and relaxation, Jósa will take you on a journey to meet your inner universe. 🧘♀️ Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your session to get set up and bring your own yoga mat or […]
Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, returns to the Museum for a special weekend of Winter Sound Baths. Through deep listening and relaxation, Jósa will take you on a journey to meet your inner universe. 🧘♀️ Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your session to get set up and bring your own yoga mat or […]
Danish award-winning AI-tech artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm offers a captivating look into the ethical, existential, and commercial opportunities and dilemmas posed by human-like artificial intelligence. Join to explore how AI is changing our society.
Get ready to mingle, learn, and share ideas at the SBSCA Annual Meeting 2026 Please join us for the 2026 Seattle-Bergen Sister City Annual Meeting, where we will review our activities in 2025, present our work plan for 2026, and elect a new board of officers. We will also present the exclusive Crossings Jewelry Collection […]
As part of the special exhibit "New Nordic: Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place", the National Nordic Museum invites guests to a tasting by a select group of diverse chefs in the Seattle area. Pulling from locally sourced ingredients, each chef will create a “bite” that captures the spirit of the New Nordic Food Manifesto, as told […]
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 […]
The University of Washington’s 2025 Scan Design Interdisciplinary Studio is reimagining a publicly owned site on Ballard’s waterfront as a public park. The public is invited to see the students’ final concepts and learn about community advocacy for a future park.
