A new Moroccan restaurant called Andalucia is making moves to open in the former Parish NW location at 5327 Ballard Ave NW. Parish NW owner Tommy Patrick closed the restaurant […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Reminder: Ballard Bridge closing this weekend, May 9-12
As part of the ongoing paving project, the Ballard Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic this weekend. This work is part of the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge […]
Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC getting ready to launch their 2025 summer season
Seattle’s soccer scene is set for a big summer as Salmon Bay FC and Ballard FC prepare to kick off their 2025 campaigns at Interbay Stadium. Salmon Bay FC will […]
Syttende Mai parade and events return to Ballard May 17
Ballard is preparing to mark one of its longest-running traditions: the annual 17th of May celebration, commemorating Norwegian Constitution Day. Now in its 136th year, Ballard’s celebration is the largest […]
Pie Bird Bakeshop to open in former Pie Bar location on NW Market St
After seven years of selling pies at farmers markets and through a seasonal delivery service, Pie Bird is preparing to open its first permanent home in Ballard. Pie Bird, known […]
Vacant Firestone Tire on NW Market St will soon be adorned by public art
This month, the empty Firestone building is being reimagined through a large-scale, community-driven art installation. The Firestone: An Artist Takeover invites residents and visitors to experience how creativity can transform […]
Overnight paving scheduled for 15th Ave NW and NW Market St intersection this weekend
This weekend, crews will partially close the intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW Market for overnight paving work. The roadwork is part of the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard […]
Ballard Opera Man retires from Seattle Opera after four decades
Opera singer Stephen Wall—also known as the Ballard Opera Man—is retiring from the Seattle Opera after 43 years. Wall became the Ballard Opera Man during the pandemic shutdowns when he […]
New closure on NW 56th St starts today in Ballard
The intersection of NW 56th St and 28th Ave NW has reopened to traffic following the recent full closure. But beginning today, April 30, a new closure is in place […]
Carkeek Park closures scheduled for pedestrian bridge prep work
Carkeek Park will be closed intermittently from May 5 to 12 as Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) begins geotechnical work related to the upcoming pedestrian bridge replacement project. The closures […]
Ballard SeafoodFest announces music lineup, headlined by Illuminati Hotties
Ballard’s long-running summer tradition is returning this July with a lineup of local and national acts. The 51st Annual Ballard SeafoodFest will be held from July 11 to 13, 2025, […]
Salmon Stroll: rain-activated art pops up on Ballard sidewalks
Ballard has a new reason to celebrate soggy sidewalks: The Ballard Alliance has just launched the Salmon Stroll, a free, interactive public art experience designed to brighten up rainy days. […]
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