A rainy December weekend is on our doorstep and there is plenty to do in the neighborhood. Enjoy!
Friday, December 5
- Seattle Sampling Holiday Arts Sale at Blowing Sands Glass (5805 14th Ave NW) from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Seattle Sampling is Seattle’s most established and largest holiday arts and crafts tour celebrating over 25 years of fabulous arts and crafts. This free, self–guided tour offers holiday shoppers a relaxed and intimate opportunity to meet the artists. Click here to find out more.
- Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring The Hollers, Jesse Morrow and Jon Bryant. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
Saturday, December 6
- Reiki 1 Class for Abundance at Ballard Healing Arts (8314 8th Ave NW) from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. In 1st Degree Reiki training you receive a Reiki attunement that empowers you to practice Reiki. Cost is $185. Click here for more information.
- Beauty Ball benefiting Ryther at Duque Salon and Spa and Boutique and Love Love Darling (5348 Ballard Ave NW) from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ticket in is $10 at the door and a new toy or clothing item for the families of Ryther. Once inside the folks will experience a free brow bar, free lipstick bar, food + drink, prizes, specials, and swag! Guests will also be able to choose a family to sponsor Christmas for!
- Seattle Sampling Holiday Arts Sale at Blowing Sands Glass (5805 14th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seattle Sampling is Seattle’s most established and largest holiday arts and crafts tour celebrating over 25 years of fabulous arts and crafts. This free, self–guided tour offers holiday shoppers a relaxed and intimate opportunity to meet the artists. Click here to find out more.
- Winterfest Art and Craft Festival at Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 100 artists, a bake sale, music and more.
- Holiday Craft Sale at NW 75th St and 23rd Ave NW from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Large selection of handcrafted items including pot holders, hand-dyed socks and baby clothes, jewelry, hand kitted items, felted hats, hand milled soaps, and more.
- Soulumination Holiday Artists Sale (5201 11th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. The 9th annual artists’ sale features over 35 local artists and fine crafts supporting the Soulumination mission.
- Free SAT Diagnostics Test at Sylvan Learning (2232 Northwest Market Street #8) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Find out how ready you are for the big test. Please RSVP first though at (206) 297-4595.
- Artisan Sale at Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come on by and check out our handmade items! Card, textiles, glass, clothing, jewelry, art and more!
- Simple Home Remedies: How to Make Your Own Herbal Spa Products (5424 Ballard Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. In this workshop you will discover how to make your own inexpensive herbal facial scrubs, toners, masques, and steam blends; as well as body scrubs, deodorant, and foot soaks. Cost is $50.
- 2-Day Intro to Forrest Yoga Series at Kula Movement, Center for Yoga & Health (5340 Ballard Ave NW) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your injuries, ailments, questions, and inspirations, and they will share a practice in which you’ll explore yoga with modifications specific to your body, along with a deeper breath awareness.
- Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. The 8th Annual Tom Waits Tribute Night. Tickets $10. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
- Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8:45 p.m. Featuring The Barr Brothers and Leif Vollebekk. Tickets $12. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
Sunday, December 7
- Ballard Farmers Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
- Seattle Sampling Holiday Arts Sale at Blowing Sands Glass (5805 14th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seattle Sampling is Seattle’s most established and largest holiday arts and crafts tour celebrating over 25 years of fabulous arts and crafts. This free, self–guided tour offers holiday shoppers a relaxed and intimate opportunity to meet the artists. Click here to find out more.
- Winterfest Art and Craft Festival at Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 100 artists, a bake sale, music and more.
- Soulumination Holiday Artists Sale (5201 11th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. The 9th annual artists’ sale features over 35 local artists and fine crafts supporting the Soulumination mission.
- Children’s Christmas in Scandanavia at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. A day of Nordic Christmas fun for the whole family, including the always popular Lucia pageant (starting at 1pm), music and dancing led by kids, a visit from Santa, and Nordic crafts! Appropriate for all ages. No reservations needed. Cost is free.
- 2-Day Intro to Forrest Yoga Series at Kula Movement, Center for Yoga & Health (5340 Ballard Ave NW) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your injuries, ailments, questions, and inspirations, and they will share a practice in which you’ll explore yoga with modifications specific to your body, along with a deeper breath awareness.
- Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle Christmas Concert & Traditional Scandinavian Dessert Reception at Old Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St) from 3 p.m. A concert of traditional and contemporary Norwegian Christmas music followed by home-made traditional Scandinavian desserts. Suggested $12 Donation at the Door
- Sustainable Ballard Holiday Barter Fair at Ballard Odd Fellows Hall (1706 NW Market St) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bartering, food, drinks and live music will be on hand for guests to enjoy. Click here to find out more.
- Open Mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information click here.
- Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Featuring Super Mother, Robert Jon and The Wreck and Nick Foster. Tickets $8. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
