Ballard will experience one of the biggest block parties ever this Saturday, with the city shutting down seven miles of streets. It’s part of Summer Parkways, the city’s new event to allow people run carefree through the streets and meet their neighbors.
The Sustainable Ballard Festival will be happening at the same time in the center of it all at Ballard Commons Park. This is the festival’s 12th year, and activities will include a garden party, live music, yoga classes, cider pressing and skate clinics. For a full list of events, click here.
Here’s a list of activities going on during Summer Parkways (from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.):
Ballard Corners:
- Live Music from Local Buskers
- Croquet from the Friends and neighbors of Ballard Corners and Groundswell NW
6th Ave. Pocket Park:
- Puppet Shows and Clowning Around with Duo Finelli
Ballard Commons Park:
- Orca Lift and Orca To-Go with King County Metro
- Sustainable Ballard Festival
- Skateboard Demos and Lessons with Skate Like A Girl
- Bike and Pet Parade starting at 2:00PM!
Salmon Bay Park:
- Live Music All Day!
- Tasty Vibes Food Truck
- Mayoral Press Event and Ribbon Cutting Beginning at 11:00AM
- Mobility Bike Fleet from Outdoors For All
- Bike Activities with Cascade Bicycle Club
- Zorba Ball! From Seattle Parks and Recreation
Loyal Heights Playfields:
- Buskers
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Pilates
- Dodge Ball Tournament in the Community Center beginning at 12:00PM
- Arts and Crafts from the Loyal Heights Community Center
- Balleywood Creamery Ice Cream
Sunset Hill:
- Harp Music
- Tai Chi
- Zen Zone
14th Ave Future Park:
- Enter the land of East Ballard with East Ballard Community Association!
- See and Say “How to Grow a Park”
- Enjoy a Cold Lemonade or a Hot Cup of Coffee
For more about Summer Parkways, click here.
