What’s on this weekend

Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Ballard

Another weekend is here! Enjoy it in Ballard at some of these fantastic events.

Friday, April 24

  • 1st Annual Ballard Earth Day Street Party (at NW 46th St between Leary Way NW and 8th Ave NW ) from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Event will include key note speakers, food, drinks, a raffle and more. Click here to find out more.
  • Loyal Heights Elementary presents Bugsy Malone Jr. at the Ballard High School Performing Arts Center (1418 NW 65th St) at 6 p.m. The show is a rip roaring adventure, filled with cast and crew of over 170 in grades kindergarten through fifth with a great moral. Tickets cost $10. Click here to purchase tickets and find out more.
  • Live Music at Salmon Bay Eagles Club (5216 20th Ave NW). Featuring Kamioke. Click here to find out more.
  • Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Featuring Weatherside Whiskey Band, Heels to the Hardwood and Buckets of Tears (featuring Sam Russell). Tickets $8. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
  • Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Down North, Breaks & Swells, Whitney Monge and Purr Gato. Tickets $15. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

Saturday, April 25

  • Ballard Preschool Co-op semi-annual Gently Used Kids Gear Sale at Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N. Community Hall, Lower Brick Building) from 9 a.m. – 1 pm. Sale will include gently used clothes (newborn to size 8), shoes, toys and gear such as cribs, beds, car seats, strollers, maternity wear, and more. Click here to find out more.
  • Work Party at Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Help volunteers spread bark chips in the north end of the park Click here for more details.
  • Poker and a Pint event at Peddler Brewing (1514 NW Leary Way) from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. The event comprises of five breweries, in five neighborhoods, with attendees collecting poker cards at each stop to play the house at the end. Click here to find out more.
  • Loyal Heights Elementary presents Bugsy Malone Jr. at the Ballard High School Performing Arts Center (1418 NW 65th St) at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The show is a rip roaring adventure, filled with cast and crew of over 170 in grades kindergarten through fifth with a great moral. Tickets cost $10. Click here to purchase tickets and find out more.
  • ANZAC Day Celebrations at Kangaroo and Kiwi Pub (2026 NW Market St) from 5 p.m. Honor the Australian and New Zealand troops on the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Footy, 2up and more festivities to unfold throughout the night. Click here to find out more.
  • Live Music at Salmon Bay Eagles Club (5216 20th Ave NW). Featuring Kamioke. Click here to find out more.
  • Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring My Cartoon Heart, Spencer Glenn Band and Matt Moore. Tickets $8. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
  • Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Mikal Cronin with Black Whales and Dude York. Tickets $13. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

Sunday, April 26

  • Ballard Farmers Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
  • 5th Annual NW Green Home Tour featuring Ballard homes from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tour is free and self guided. Click here to learn more and download the tour guide.
  • Crayon Drive for Seattle Childrens at Holman Rd QFC (9999 Holman Rd NW) from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come and show your support of Seattle Childrens Hospital by donating a box of Crayola Crayons. Click here for more details.
  • Loyal Heights Elementary presents Bugsy Malone Jr. at the Ballard High School Performing Arts Center (1418 NW 65th St) at 1 p.m. The show is a rip roaring adventure, filled with cast and crew of over 170 in grades kindergarten through fifth with a great moral. Tickets cost $10. Click here to purchase tickets and find out more.
  • Poker and a Pint event at Peddler Brewing (1514 NW Leary Way) from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. The event comprises of five breweries, in five neighborhoods, with attendees collecting poker cards at each stop to play the house at the end. Click here to find out more.
  • Open Mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information click here.
  • Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Featuring John Hamhock, Rooster Run and Cottonwood Cutups. Tickets $8. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

Know of more events? Email the information to tips@myballard.com.

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