What’s on this weekend

The first weekend of October is jam packed with local events. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com.

Have a great weekend!

FRIDAY, October 2:

• Live Music
  • Macefield Music Festival at venues all over Ballard from 6 p.m. Tickets for the event are $45 for a weekend pass; or $25  for Friday, $35 for Saturday, or $10 for Sunday. Buy tickets here.
  • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St). MaqueAttack, led by Elena Maque (alto sax). 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
• Rainbow Bingo “Oktoberfest Style” at Ballard Senior Center (5429 32nd Ave NW) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sylvia will be calling a wild and crazy Bingo game! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

SATURDAY, October 3:

• Recycling Event at Our Redeemer’s (NW 85th St & 25th Ave NW) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our Redeemer’s will accept electronics, metal, styrofoam, and clothing.
• Swansons Nursery Fall Sale (9701 15th Ave NW) from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Final weekend of the annual Fall Sale! 30% off all Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & 8″ Mums, plus, a buy-3-get-1 special on G&B Soil-Building Conditioner.
• Ballard History Walk: Lumber, Libraries & Liquor – oh, my! Discover how these made the Ballard we love so much! 10 am to 11:45 am, meeting at Bergen Place Park (Market St. & Leary Ave) Call or text 206-504-0916 to reserve your spot in history!  $15 per person  (limited to 15 people).
• Fisherman’s Fall Festival at Fishermen’s Terminal (3919 18th Ave W) from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Entry free.
• Learn to be a Changemaker with author Laurie Ann Thompson at Magnolia Library (2801 Ave 34th Ave W) from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. She’ll show you how to start making the world a better place by applying your skills and passions to solve problems in your community and beyond. Entry is free.
• Live Music
  • Macefield Music Festival at venues all over Ballard from 2 p.m. Buy tickets here.
  • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St). 7 p.m. Dorothy Rodes, with John Hansen (piano), Chuck Kistler (bass) and Adam Kessler (drums). Tickets $10.

SUNDAY, October 4:

• Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
• Frock Swap at Ballard Elks (6411 Seaview Ave NW) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Swap your women’s clothing, shoes & accessories for new-to-you treasures! $10 admission with clothing to swap, $20 without. Pre-shop Opp with a 30 minute early admission for $30. Event benefits Mary’s Place.
• Live Music
  • Macefield Music Festival at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) from 12 p.m. Buy tickets here.
  • Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.