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 luminous choral music, sparkling fiddling, a story read about Tomtan (a beloved figure in Swedish folklore) and cherished carols. Immerse yourself in the rich musical traditions of the Nordic lands, where sacred and secular melodies intertwine in songs of winter and […]
