A group of local breweries is organizing a special Ballard Brewed festival for Father’s Day later this month. The Ballard Brewed Father’s Day Beer Fest is happening Saturday, June 17 […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Petite Wine + Bottle Shop moves into former Papa Chango space
There’s a new bottle shop in Ballard, operating out of the space formerly home to the Miami-style cafe Papa Chango. Papa Chango closed earlier this year when owner Sergio Garcia […]
3-on-3 Ballard basketball tournament returns this summer
The annual Ballard 3-on-3 basketball tournament is returning this summer for its third year. In past years, Ballard Elks has hosted the tournament, known as the Shilshole Bay Showcase, presented […]
5-story apartment planned for Seattle Mattress Company location
A new apartment building is in the works for the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 61st St in Ballard. The application is for the property at 1501 NW […]
Ray’s Boathouse turns 50 this year
Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. In 1939, Ray Lichtenberger opened a boat rental and bait house in the current Ray’s Boathouse location, eventually adding […]
Ballard is about to host its first-ever Pride Parade
Ballard will be hosting a Pride Parade for the first time ever this weekend. The parade, organized by the Seattle Farmers Market Association and Ballard Alliance, will be held at […]
The Canal to reopen this month under new ownership
New owners have taken over The Canal (5300 34th Ave NW) in Ballard with plans to open it back up to the public. The new owners are Paul and Stephanie […]
Cast your vote for the muralist who will transform Holman Overpass
The Holman Overpass in Crown Hill will soon be covered in a new mural, and the community gets to vote on which artist will paint the pedestrian bridge. The Crown […]
Bartell Drugs at 15th and NW Market St closing in June
The Bartell Drugs on 15th and NW Market St will be closing next month. An employee told My Ballard that the last day of business will be June 8. The […]
Yaygit juice and smoothie bar opening in Ballard
A new juice and smoothie bar called Yaygit is opening in June at 5309 22nd Ave NW. Yaygit is opening in the former Locust Cider location, which closed in November […]
Summer concerts at the Ballard Locks starts in June
The outdoor free summer concert series in the Ballard Locks botanical gardens is set to return this summer. As is tradition, the Boeing Employees Concert Band will kick off the […]
Heron habitat in full swing with 73 nests in Commodore Park
The Commodore Park heron colony is alive and well this season, with 73 nests currently high in the trees above the Ballard Locks. Marla Master from the Heron Habitat Helpers […]
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