Free summer concerts return to the Ballard Locks
The free summer concert series has returned to the Ballard Locks, with performances scheduled throughout the summer. All Ballard Locks concerts are free, but donations are suggested and help pay …
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New murals bring color to the Ballard Brewery District
The Ballard Brewery District is home to several new murals. The project to beautify the Ballard Brewery District started in mid-May, when a collection of local artists was commissioned to …
Barn Owl Vintage Goods opening in former Tactics location on Ballard Ave
Barn Owl Vintage Goods is returning to Ballard, with plans to open a new location in the former Second Ascent/Tactics space at 5209 Ballard Ave NW. Owner Josh Dand told …
Ox Burger is now at Fair Isle Brewing taproom
The popular Lao burger joint Ox Burger is now available at Fair Isle Brewing (936 NW 49th St). Ox Burger, which is located at 1523 E Madison St, is an …
Ballard weekly event roundup: June 1 – 7
Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 1 – 7 in Ballard. Highlights this week include PhinneyWood’s Pride Rainbow Hop on Saturday, and a 5K run hosted by Old Stove …
Lucky Envelope Brewing to host 5K beer run benefiting Ballard Food Bank
A 5K fun run benefiting Ballard Food Bank is planned for August in Ballard. The Washington Brewery Running Series will host a “5K-ish” beer run at Lucky Envelope Brewing on …
Ballard light rail amendment fails as Sound Transit approves revised plan
The Sound Transit Board voted Thursday to adopt an updated Sound Transit 3 system plan that keeps portions of the Ballard Link Extension moving forward while delaying the full extension …
Ballard Alliance installs 26 flower planters throughout Ballard
The Ballard Alliance has installed its annual flower planters throughout the Ballard Business Improvement Area (BIA), bringing colorful seasonal displays to sidewalks and street corners across the neighborhood. According to …
Over 6k lose power in Queen Anne, Interbay, and Magnolia after vehicle hits light pole
Over 6,000 Seattle City Light customers in Queen Anne, Interbay, and Magnolia lost power on Thursday when a vehicle hit a light pole. Crews are responding to an outage in …
Salmonberry Goods raises $3k for Ballard Food Bank
Ballard bakery and grocer Salmonberry Goods (6405 32nd Ave NW) says it raised $3,147 for the Ballard Food Bank during a recent pay-what-you-can fundraiser. In a social media post, the …
Tired of Spotify? Try Ballard local’s Sea Lion Radio
By Abby Heinicke, UW News Lab When people retire, there are a few stereotypical things they may do. They move to Florida. They start playing pickleball. They travel around the …
Ballard Commons spray park now open for summer season
Seattle Parks and Recreation has released its 2026 summer aquatics schedule, including the reopening of the spray park at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW). The Ballard Commons spray …