Weekly Ballard events roundup: June 22 – 28
Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 22 – 28 in Ballard. It’s gearing up to be another exciting summer week in Ballard! Highlights include the inaugural Regnbue Pride + …
New Golden Gardens Direct bus will connect Ballard to the beach this summer
A new seasonal bus service will provide a direct connection between Ballard and Golden Gardens Park beginning later this month. King County Metro and the City of Seattle are launching …
Construction begins on A.B. Ernst Park expansion in Fremont
Construction on the expansion of A.B. Ernst Park in Fremont is scheduled to begin in July, according to Seattle Parks and Recreation. The project will expand the park at 719 …
Free summer beach shuttle returns to Discovery Park this weekend
A free summer beach shuttle will return to Discovery Park beginning Saturday, June 20, providing transportation between the park’s beach parking lots through early September. Seattle Parks and Recreation says …
Ballard Bridge closed for 90 minutes Thursday after heat-related issue
The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening after a temporary closure caused by a heat-related mechanical issue, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The bridge closed at about 7:30 …
Ballard pier to reopen after city wins lawsuit over illegally moored vessel
A public pier in Ballard is expected to reopen after the City of Seattle won a lawsuit against the owner of a vessel that has occupied the site since 2020. …
Where to watch the World Cup in Ballard
Soccer fans will have several places to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Ballard, including neighborhood businesses and a free outdoor viewing event at Ballard Commons Park. On Friday, …
Stabbing at Gas Works Park leaves one man seriously injured, suspect arrested
A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after Seattle police say he stabbed a 21-year-old man during a disturbance at Gas Works Park. According to the Seattle Police Department, officers …
Hattie’s Hat closes for week-long maintenance and renovations
Ballard restaurant and bar Hattie’s Hat (5231 Ballard Ave NW) is temporarily closed this week while crews complete planned maintenance and improvement projects. General Manager Sara Larsen said the closure …
Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election fills one seat, leaves another vacant
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board has announced the results of its 2026 annual election, with one board position filled and another remaining vacant. According to the board, there were …
Crown Hill underpass mural completed after weeks of community collaboration
A new mural now brightens the 8th Avenue NW underpass at Holman Road, marking the completion of a community art project that brought together youth artists, neighborhood volunteers, and local …
Ballard power outage traced to equipment failure, Seattle City Light says
More than 3,000 Seattle City Light customers in Ballard and surrounding North Seattle neighborhoods lost power Monday, according to utility officials. The outage began Monday morning and affected customers from …