The Ballard Farmers Market marked its third annual Pride Parade and celebration on Sunday morning, drawing a colorful crowd to the heart of downtown Ballard. The Ballard High School Brass Band kicked off the parade, leading participants through the market as they marched alongside Washington-based vendors. The event, which started at NW Market Street and …
There’s a new walk-up and drive-thru pizza and pretzel spot in Crown Hill: It’s called BoBu, located at 817 NW 85th St. Two lifelong friends, Florin Bucur and Nick Bodea, opened BoBu in April, which serves pizzas, calzones, pretzels, and sandwiches out of a converted shipping container. Bucur said BoBu “combines the convenience of fast …
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss will host a District 6 town hall on Wednesday, June 18, offering residents the opportunity to connect directly and discuss neighborhood priorities, city initiatives, and community concerns. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Branch of the Seattle Public Library, located at 2801 34th …
The Ballard Bridge is closing again this weekend from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9. This weekend’s closure is part of the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project, and is scheduled to be the final weekend of work. However, SDOT has scheduled backup dates of June 13-16 and July 18-21 …
A free outdoor fitness series is kicking off later this month at Ballard Commons Park. Local fitness studio Praxis Yoga & HIIT is hosting a mix of yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes for five consecutive weeks this summer. The classes are open to all and run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on …
A new café concept blending Thai coffee culture with community-building aims to open its doors in the neighborhood this fall. Nudibranch Coffee—a Thai-inspired café and gathering space—has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its October 2025 opening. The team behind the project is seeking to raise $30,000 to finalize the buildout and secure a …
Update 6/9: Seattle Public Utilities has chosen to cancel the June 9 water shutoff due to “proximity to critical community services, including medical facilities.” They say they’ll reschedule the water shutoff but don’t yet have a date. Original (6/3): Construction is set to begin this week on N 36th St at Dayton Ave N in …
Ballard’s weekly farmers market will take on added significance this Sunday, June 8, as it hosts its third annual Pride Parade and celebration. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of NW Market Street and 22nd Avenue NW. Unlike traditional parades, this one will move directly through the farmers market, …
The previously scheduled Ballard Bridge closure for May 30 – June 2 has been canceled, so the bridge will remain open this weekend. The Ballard Bridge closures—happening over several weekends this spring/early summer—are part of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project. SDOT says that instead …
There’s a new coffee pop-up in Ballard: It’s called Garden Club Cafe, bringing coffee and house music together this summer. Owner Emily Feinstein says at its core, the pop-up is a passion project. “Starting my own shop has been a dream of mine for about a decade,” Feinstein told My Ballard. “Garden Club is a …
A beaver was spotted on the sidewalks at the Ballard Locks last week. A reader named Sisir sent in the photo and video, saying they saw it while at the Locks on Friday, May 23. While beavers are seen fairly often at Golden Gardens, it’s a little less common to see them at the Ballard …
The Ballard Bartell Drugs (5625 22nd Ave NW) is closing. A store employee confirmed the closure, but expressed that she didn’t know when. The news comes on the heels of an announcement that Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs will be closing eight locations around Washington. The Ballard Bartell Drugs wasn’t on the initial list, but …