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.
In October, we will be showing André is an Idiot, a 2025 documentary directed by Tony Benna that chronicles the final years of San Francisco advertising executive André Ricciardi after he was diagnosed with terminal stage-IV colon cancer. 'Andre is an Idiot' shows us what it means to live happily, truthfully, and hilariously. In this […]
In this event, Donna Jackson Nakazawa will combine cutting-edge science, real student voices, and practical tools to help adults better support today’s youth. Donna will cover: - The latest research on female brain development - The unprecedented challenges facing teens today and why so many are in crisis - How these factors impact youth mental […]
