What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

Perhaps you’re doing some last-minute shopping, seeing Macklemore at the Key on Friday or Saturday night or checking out the holiday displays at Olympic Manor (above). But other than that, here’s what’s happening around the neighborhood this holiday weekend. Have fun out there! (Photo from @jenfro69 on Instagram. See more Olympic Manor photos.) Friday, Dec. …

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What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

Star Wars The Last Jedi is in theaters — including our own Majestic Bay in Ballard — and the Seahawks are playing a BIG one on Sunday, but there’s a lot more going on around the neighborhood. Have fun out there! Friday, Dec. 15 The Ballard Community Center hosts the Ballard Gingerbread Jubilee with milk …

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What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

(Photo: Ray’s will be holding a Gingerbread House Decorating Party on Sunday) If you’re bored this weekend, it’s not our fault. In fact, this may be the biggest weekend calendar we’ve ever assembled at My Ballard. Have fun out there! Friday, Dec. 8 Dacha Theatre’s quick bright things is an energetic retelling of A Midsummer …

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Winter coat and diaper drive at Reuben’s today

Child Care Resources will be at Reuben’s Brews today (Thursday) collecting coats and diapers for the Homeless Child Care Program. Bring your new or gently-used children’s coats, jackets and winter essentials — and new diapers in all sizes. The drive runs from 3 to 9 p.m. today at 5010 14th Ave NW. While you’re there, …

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What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

(Ballard HolidayFest from VisitBallard.com) Now that you’re stuffed full of turkey, it’s time to get out there and walk and shop off some calories. There’s a lot going on this holiday weekend: Friday, November 24th More than 20 Ballard merchants donate a portion of today’s sales to local charities on Ballard Gives Black Friday. Go …

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What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

The band My Goodness, which will be playing at the Freakout festival this weekend. It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and were starting to see quite a few holiday events submitted to our new Ballard calendar (you can submit your own Ballard-area events here). Here’s our list for the weekend — Old Ballard is going to …

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What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

The annual Winter Beer Taste at the Phinney Center There’s LOTS going on this Veterans Day weekend, so you have no excuses. Get out there and enjoy it! If you have an upcoming event, you can now submit it to our new Ballard events calendar. Friday, November 10: Screening of Cinderella Liberty, presented by the …

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What’s on this weekend

It’ll be chilly with lots of last-minute campaigning. Here’s our lineup of events, and have a great weekend! Friday, November 3: Carkeek Park restoration work party, 9 a.m. to noon., 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Welcoming reception for Finnish ambassador and consul general of Finland, 5 p.m., Nordic Heritage Museum Ballard Writers Collective presents its …

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Norse Home celebrates 60 years of service to the community

Norse Home (5311 Phinney Ave N) is celebrating the amazing milestone of 60 years of service to the community this year and is inviting the community to take part in the festivities. A reflection on the opening from the Norse Home team: Photographer flash bulbs popped, as Washington state governor Albert Rosellini exited his vehicle, …

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What’s on this weekend

Have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather! FRIDAY, May 26 Ray’s Boathouse 30 Year anniversary Fire Celebration (6049 Seaview Ave NW) all weekend. Click here to find out more. Live Music Chip Parker at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. $10 cover. The Everyone Orchestra feat members …

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SPL to kick off 2017 “Summer of Learning” next month

The Seattle Public Library’s 2017 Summer of Learning for youth and families kicks off on Thursday, June 15. The 98th annual program, which continues through Tuesday, September 5, is designed to keep students reading and learning while school is out. This year’s program features the theme “Blast Off to Space!” and encourages reading and activities around …

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