From our weekly Farmers Market to the iconic SeafoodFest, Ballard offers a variety of events year-round. Find your upcoming Things to Do here!
Ballard ArtWalk
The Ballard ArtWalk, hosted by the Ballard Alliance, celebrates both fine and performing arts, and promotes our vibrant community's businesses. Go to visitballard.com/artwalk to download this month's program and view our artist/venue lineup.
Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue. We hope you will visit us soon and plan to spend the day exploring one of the gems of Seattle. Open every Sunday rain or shine!
Channel Marker Cider is excited to be hosting live acoustic music from local artists every Tuesday 6:30-8pm! Entry is free and open to all ages and our taproom allows dogs and outside food. Bring your friends and come enjoy some local talent with delicious craft cider!
On the First Thursday of every month, general admission to the Museum is free! When selecting First Thursday tickets, your complimentary discount will be applied at checkout. Reserve your tickets in advance online and make sure to stop by the Admissions Desk to check in for First Thursday. Walk-ins welcome!
*Access to special exhibitions is available for $5 per person on First Thursdays. Tickets may be purchased at the Admissions desk at any time during your visit.
Spring is the perfect time to sip, shop and stroll through the charming Ballard neighborhood. 15 Ballard shops will host 15 PNW wineries and transform into tasting rooms for one enchanted evening. Tickets are $40 for 10 tastings, and you may purchase 3 additional tasting tickets for $10. This event always sells out in advance, so get your tickets today!
Looking for a night off?
Register your little ones for our Parent's Night Out Childcare on Saturday April 12th from 4pm-8pm. Only $50 per child. Crafts, activities, and dinner provided!
While we host this event each month, March has already sold out, so book fast!
**All Teachers are background check cleared, First Aid/CPR certified, and passionate about early childhood education.
Sound the horns... we’re hosting our first Community Feast Night! Many of the Viking Feasts on our menu are designed for much larger groups, but we realize you don't all roll in packs of 30! This is your chance to try our heralded Whole Suckling Pig with whatever size group suits you. Come be treated like a Jarl. Meet some new people at our long communal tables. And eat, drink, and be merry!
Please join us at Leif Erikson Hall for our annual Norwegian Heritage Day! Enjoy live music, cultural demonstrations and delicious Scandinavian foods. Treat yourself to Rømmegrøt, pølse with lefse, open faced sandwiches and a variety of baked goods! Bands will play throughout the day and you will see traditional Scandinavian artists and artisans at work!
Join us on Friday, March 28th, and Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St) to shop amazing sales and sip Ballard-brewed beer (Friday only)! Most of the merchandise offered during the event is up to 75% off the original price.
Join us on Friday, March 28th, and Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St) to shop amazing sales and sip Ballard-brewed beer (Friday only)! Most of the merchandise offered during the event is up to 75% off the original price.
Join us on Sunday Apr 13th for a celebration of WA Mead! Nine local meaderies will be on hand to pour their Spring favorites in our covered and heated outdoor street cafe. Come mead the makers, sample a variety of meads, and take home a bottle or two.
