Ballard Commons Park outdoor movie canceled due to smoke
The Ballard Alliance has canceled its Aug. 5 planned showing of Top Gun: Maverick at Ballard Commons due to the poor air quality in Seattle. The current AQI in Ballard …
Ballard Independent apartment building sells for $152 million
The Ballard Independent apartment building has changed hands less than two years after opening. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the 238-unit property at 2245 NW 56th St. sold …
Ballard ArtWalk returns Aug. 8 with artists at businesses across the neighborhood
Ballard’s monthly ArtWalk will return on Saturday, Aug. 8, bringing artists to businesses throughout the neighborhood from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, which has been held since 1997, is …
Exit 5 Korean BBQ is (still) coming to Ballard
Two years after Exit 5 Korean BBQ announced its plans to open a new location in Ballard, they’re hinting at a 2026 opening. An employee told My Ballard on Tuesday …
Block parties planned in Ballard for Seattle Night Out tonight
Tonight is the annual Night Out event, with several block parties and street closures planned in Ballard. The Seattle Police Department’s crime prevention department promotes Night Out, a national event …
Ballard Food Bank buys nearby annex, plans expansion to meet growing demand
Ballard Food Bank has purchased a second property just steps from its current facility and plans to renovate both buildings to expand its capacity as demand for food assistance continues …
Ballard events Aug. 3-9: Viking Faire, 5k Beer Run, Jimothy art & more
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 9 in Ballard. Plenty is happening around Ballard this week, from trivia nights and craft workshops to family-friendly …
Shilshole tunnel work resumes as next phase of Ship Canal project gets underway
Construction is ramping back up in Ballard as crews begin the next phase of tunneling for the Ship Canal Water Quality Project following the end of the FIFA World Cup …
Sound Transit says Ballard light rail could open by 2042 if funding gap is closed
Sound Transit says light rail service to Ballard could be a reality by 2042 if it can reduce project costs and secure additional funding to start construction by 2033. Sound …
Sloop Tavern hit by copper theft, faces $5,000 repair bill
Sloop Tavern (2830 NW Market St) is dealing with the aftermath of yet another theft, as they cope with a $5,000 repair bill after copper thieves hit the business last …
Urban Family Brewing to open Seattle waterfront restaurant
Urban Family Brewing (1103 NW 52nd St) is expanding beyond Ballard, planning to open a new restaurant on Seattle’s waterfront later this summer. The brewery announced the new location on …
National Nordic Museum to host weeklong festival celebrating queer Nordic cinema
The National Nordic Museum will host its annual 2026 SEA-Nordic Film Festival from Sept. 15–19, featuring films that explore LGBTQ+ stories from across the Nordic region. According to the museum, …