Tomorrow is the 21st annual Fall Festival at Fishermen’s Terminal. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. come out and help celebrate the return of the North Pacific Fishing fleet to its home base. The day is packed with activities. Kids will find booths including miniature wooden boat building, fish prints, oyster art, and a trout …
Make sure you keep at a least one afternoon clear this weekend to visit the always-popular Sustainable Ballard Festival at Ballard Commons Park. The annual event features live music, interactive workshops, educational activities and family fun with an emphasis on neighborhood sustainability. Last year, thousands of people visited the two-day event, visiting more than 50 …
This weekend is the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Fremont, which means thousands of people will be heading that way. From the Brew Ha-Ha 5k run to the chainsaw pumpkin carving, this is a weekend packed with events. FremontUniverse has a complete preview. Update: A few photos from Fremont Oktoberfest
Someone else’s trash can be your treasure… or just get rid of your trash. It’s a weekend of “reduce, reuse, recycle” around Ballard. The Olympic Manor annual garage sale is both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. The main entrance into Olympic Manor is at 23rd Ave NW and NW 85th. …
To kick off Labor Day weekend, there are a couple community barbecues tonight. The Ballard Community Center is hosting a summer BBQ from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 6020 28th Ave. NW. They’ll have a traditional all-American backyard meal that will include mouth-watering BBQ hot dogs, chips, drinks, and more. Sustainable Ballard will be …
More than 350 vigils are planned across the country this evening to raise awareness about healthcare reform, including one at Ballard Commons Park. MoveOn.org and several other groups are organizing the vigils to show support for a public health insurance option. “This is an important community event that is intended to put the focus of …
Seattle Gymnastics Academy is having a grand opening party today at their new location in Ballard. Last month the longtime Seattle business announced that they would be opening their fourth location at 5313 Shilshole Ave NW. From 3 to 5 p.m. today, enjoy a BBQ, meet the staff and let the kids play.
Today, Home Street Bank’s Ballard branch (8050 15th Avenue NW) is holding its seventh annual alternative health fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Tractor Tavern is celebrating their 15th anniversary this weekend with the Maldives. Tickets are sold out tonight, but are still available for tomorrow night. Get them here. Sustainable Ballard, Dutch …
Bring the kids to Bergen Place Park Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 for some button-making fun. The Children’s Educator at the Nordic Heritage Museum will be on hand with all the coloring goodies. Kids will pick a Nordic theme and create their own buttons. This is a free event.
Thanks to everyone for emailing pictures and video of yesterday’s Wuff Da! event. It seemed that everyone, pups young and old, had a great time!
Silver took this video (and many others found here) of the pet tricks. Click through below to see all the pictures.
The Old Pequliar hosted its second annual “Pig & Pipes” Fundraiser today. My Ballard reader Rob shot this photo of a performance by the Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums Corps, complete with their kilts and bagpipes. And Craig sent us this photo. Two 120-pound pigs will be roasted on premise with side dishes provided by …
Expect clouds and low 70’s this weekend. Here’s what’s on tap around Ballard: Tonight is the “Goodbye to summer” BBQ at the Loyal Heights Community Center. Field games, food and a bouncy house for the kids starting at 6:30 p.m. Local band The Sea Navy is celebrating their record release at The Sunset Tavern. Here’s …