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The Ballard Gives Back program encourages shoppers to skip the crowds and big box stores and shop locally in Ballard on Black Friday! Over twenty Ballard businesses have committed to donating a portion of their proceeds from the day to local charities, with many shops extending their donations throughout the holiday weekend.

Let go of the noise and stress of distracting thoughts and negative energy, by joining us for a day of silence. On this day retreat, take in guided meditations for discovering your clear sky mind. Our daily life is often so fast paced, filled with activity, technology, and ever increasing stimulation. At the end of […]

Enjoy dinner while your kids are entertained with arts & crafts, movies, and games in our private dining room. One of our vetted babysitters will be on the job so you can have dinner, drinks and quality time. Last Wednesday of the Month, 5-9pm | Kids ages 2-12 welcome $15/child* + $5/sibling *Dinner for the […]

November 30, 2022: CLIMATE CHANGE, WASHINGTON ENERGY AND NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS Live at Lagunitas Brewing Company 1550 NW 49th St./Ballard Wednesday / November 30th / 7pm (PST) Washington’s energy needs are increasing, given climate change, growth and electrification. The solution is to be sure we include nuclear power in our clean energy mix. Join Dr. James […]

Live in Ballard’s esteemed Conor Byrne pub.

Following hugely popular demand, CitySwoon's unique and successful matched speed dating is returning to Station 18 in Ballard! Experience our fresh take on traditional speed dating. Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room. Check-in is […]

A curated gifting experience featuring some of our favorite vendors, amaro cocktails, Mexicuban food truck, and a sweet surprise from Dough Joy!

We're finally able to move into our new space! We'd like to celebrate with you! All Day we will have: *Gifts with purchase *Door prizes *Giveaways Face Painting from 1-4 PM Top Pot Doughnut Wall

Come join us for our biggest annual event -our Holiday Open Studios and Artist Market, featuring art, home decor, jewerly, clothing, and more! Support local artists and enjoy some fun with the whole family! The event is free and open to the public. State and local safety guidelines will be followed. Location: 4818 14th Avenue […]

This year's Sustainable Ballard Holiday Barter Fair will be held at the Ballard VFW hall. It's a fun opportunity to make/bake/create and trade for unique holiday gifts while supporting a great local Ballard non-organization dedicated to more sustainable practices. $5 donation helps cover the event costs. Supporting members attend for free. The barter begins at […]

The Alliance Elves are hard at work preparing for the 2022 Ballard HolidayFest! Bring your family and friends to Marvin’s Garden Park on Saturday, December 3rd from 3 – 6 PM and enjoy free photos with Santa, treats and popcorn, tree lighting, music, and merriment! Ballard HolidayFest is a free community event made possible through […]

Join us Upstairs at Stoup on Monday December 5th at 6pm for a holiday movie night. We'll have popcorn other treats and of course, beer. No charge to attend but this is a 21+ / humans only event.

Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. Each attendee will receive a […]

In this class, you will draw, carve, and print your own festive Holiday design for sharing with friends and family. There’s nothing more special than a handmade gift. Linocut prints look great on their own in a frame, or printed on greeting cards for your holiday mailing list. Ballard Illustrator Phil Scroggs has been carving […]

Don’t miss your chance to attend the Ballard Cocktail Trail on Friday, December 9th, from 6-9 PM! Get in the holiday spirit by tasting unique hand-crafted cocktails from local bars and restaurants at participating Ballard businesses! We are excited to bring this new and one-of-a-kind event to the neighborhood and hope you will join us!