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The Climate of the Olympic Peninsula ranges from drier than Los Angeles, to the wettest in the lower 48 states. Come learn about the fascinating natural history of this place, and the most accessible hikes to get you there. Matt Houghton is a naturalist licensed by both the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National […]

Brown Bear Car Wash will provide free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, August 24, as it celebrates 66 years of serving customers throughout the Puget Sound area, including the Brown Bear tunnel car wash at 5111 15th Ave NW. Available at 28 tunnel wash locations from 8 am to 8 pm, the one-day event […]

Escape reality and snack on some free popcorn during these family-friendly movie series! Movies in the Park will occur on 4 Thursdays in August, starting at 7pm in Ballard Commons Park. The theme is "Out of This World," and will feature these four films: August 3rd: Lightyear August 10th: The Iron Giant August 17th: Mars […]

On August 27th the Ballard Farmers Market will be extending from NW Vernon Place, along Ballard Ave, to 20th AVE NW. We will operate the same hours and continue to be open year-round, rain or shine. There will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Vernon PL/Ballard Ave at 9AM The extension of the Ballard Farmers […]

Partake in the Nordic tradition of pickled herring & open-faced sandwiches paired with aquavit. Featured menu available all day. Live music outside 2-6pm Rare Norwegian aquavits from our “vault”. Reservations strongly encouraged

Who were the Norse Gods? What did they stand for? What were some of their stories? NW Viking Alliance Elder Seth Tufteland will teach an overview of the Norse Pantheon and how they relate to current day as well. Come learn about Odin, Thor, Loki, and more as we explore about the Gods the Vikings […]

CitySwoon's unique and successful matched speed dating is returning to Seattle, to Capitol Hill! Experience our fresh take on traditional speed dating. Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room. Check-in is on your phone, with […]

Come out for art and eats in the neighborhood during the PhinneyWood Art Walk! Enjoy local art of all types: photography, sculpture, collage, oils, watercolors, prints, glass, metal and fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media. This weekend will be more than a gallery walk, it’s a neighborhood party with music and performances at participating businesses, […]

Ballard Clay is hosting a party celebrating our official open from 2- 8 pm on Saturday, September 9th. Come play on a pottery wheel or see what you can hand-build from a pound of clay. Shop the retail section featuring pottery from owner, Rebecca Sorensen. All proceeds from retail sales at the grand opening will […]

Everyone is invited to Our Redeemer's, September 10th Fall Kickoff. Learn about what we are planning this Fall and beyond! There will be a Ministry Fair. Discover opportunities to connect through music, social justice, faith formation, building and facility and office support needs, and more! This is a chance to learn more about what we […]

Our food systems have an outsized influence on global climate: worldwide, they account for over a quarter of current greenhouse gas emissions — with animal agriculture alone responsible for 15% of global emissions, roughly equivalent to the emissions from the entire transportation sector (according to a 2022 report by BCG). The alternative protein sector, comprised […]

Join us for a one-night special event as we unveil a previously unseen body of photographic artwork by the late Adam Thompson. Adam is an Emmy nominated photo- journalist who has contributed to multiple outlets and publications, including King 5 in Seattle. His love for photography and film was more than a hobby, it was […]