Here’s a look at what’s going on around Ballard this weekend:
Ho ho ho! Santa will be in downtown Ballard on Saturday evening as part of the Holidays in Ballard campaign. Starting at 4 p.m., get photos with Santa at the old bell tower (corner of Ballard Ave NW and 22nd Ave NW), take free horse-drawn hay rides down Ballard Ave and enjoy other holiday festivities.
On Sunday, Fifty Four Sixteen Artist Collective (5416 Shilshole Ave NW) will be holding an open house and holiday sale. There will be studio tours, glassblowing demonstrations and unique handcrafted holiday gift items for sale.
The NW Youth Harp Ensemble will play at the Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) from 2 to 3 p.m.
The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle will perform holiday favorites on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St.). A $10 suggested donation at the door. Norwegian dessert and coffee reception to follow.
Celebrate Julefest at Ballard First Lutheran Church. Potluck desserts at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. and dancing around the Christmas tree at 8 p.m.
