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 make its anticipated debut in the USL Women’s League, while Ballard FC returns for its fourth season, aiming to reclaim national glory after a strong …
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 Syttende Mai gathering outside of Norway. The festivities are scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with several activities planned across the neighborhood. …
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 for its seasonal whole pies, slices, pocket pies (described as “bougie pop tarts”), quiches, and pot pies, is moving into the former Pie Bar location …
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 urban spaces with a full day of public art-making, music, and community activities scheduled for Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organized …
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 Bridge Paving and Safety Project. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says crews are scheduled to grind and pave the intersection at 15th Ave NW …
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 started singing in front of his home near the corner of 9th Ave NW and NW 60th St in April 2020. The concerts started almost …
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 on NW 56th St between 26th Ave NW and 28th Ave NW to allow crews to continue work on sewer bypass pipes as part of …
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 will support two major drilling operations on the park’s beach to evaluate soil conditions ahead of construction for the new bridge. A helicopter will be …
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, and will bring a weekend of live music, seafood, craft drinks, and family-friendly activities to downtown Ballard. This year’s musical headliner is indie rock band …
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. Local artist and designer Carolyn Kurth created the moisture-activated salmon artwork, which is now stenciled on sidewalks at 10 secret locations around the neighborhood. The …
The Ballard Bridge is scheduled to close this weekend for pavement restoration work—the first of several weekend closures planned for this spring and summer. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will fully close the Ballard Bridge starting Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. through Monday, April 28 at 5 a.m. The closure is part of …
Lucky Envelope Brewing is celebrating 10 years in Ballard next month. Lucky Envelope opened in May 2015—back when the Ballard Brewery District was just getting going. “We’re so excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary next month!” co-founder Raymond Kwan said in a statement. “The craft beer community has been so supportive of us from the …