Welcome to a jam packed weekend in Ballard! Enjoy!
FRIDAY, July 8
- Park in the Heart childrens Art Classes at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The classes will allow children to experiment with color and each week will have a new theme. All are welcome and the event is free.
- Growing Ballard – Bringing in Ballard Event at Sunset Hill Community Center (3003 NW 66th St) from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Celebrate gardens and gardening with your Ballard neighbors! Live music, potluck, crafts for the kids, gardening resources, and a free plant give-away!
- Live Music
- Big Thief, Luke Temple (Here We Go Magic) and Iji at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12.
SATURDAY, July 9
- Ballard SeafoodFest off of Market Street, Ballard Ave, Leary and 22nd from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Seafood, fun, events and live music for the whole family.
- Ballard History Walk from 10 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. meet at Bergen Place Park (5420 22nd Ave NW). When did Ballard’s “Nordic Invasion” happen & why? Join an interactive fun Ballard history walk with a knowledgeable guide! Cost is $15 per person. Call or text (206) 504-0916 to reserve your spot.
- Wallingford Family Parade (along 45th St N) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A family friendly event with plenty to do for the whole family.
- Pre-Natal Yoga Class at Ballard Health and Wellness Center(1138 NW Market St) at 10 a.m. Class led by Nico Lund. Cost is $14, bring a yoga mat.
- Live Music
- The Meices, Guns of Nevada and The Navins at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $10.
- Chris McCarthy Trio at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) 7 p.m. $10 cover/$5 students.
SUNDAY, July 10
- Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Ballard SeafoodFest off of Market Street, Ballard Ave, Leary and 22nd from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Seafood, fun, events and live music for the whole family.
- Zumba Class at Ballard Elks (6411 Seaview Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. $5 suggested donation, all funds raised go to Ballard Elks charities. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
- Live Music
- Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
- Katie Blackstock’s B-Day Bash featuring, Strugglers (Danzig cover) and Pink Parts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $8.