Ballard - Features

On Saturday, Aug. 17, sailors donned pink and raised money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation as they sailed around Shilshole Bay.

At last count, the event raised almost $38,000, and more checks are rolling in. During the race,…MORE

From Seattle Animal Shelter

The Seattle Animal Shelter will host a cat adoptathon on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the Interbay Petco, 2001 15th Ave. W., Seattle. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and features numerous kittens and cats of…MORE

The burger above may look intimidating and that it might eat you rather than the other way around, but buying it is for a good cause.

Li'l Woody's limited time School Lunch Woody Burger is available from Tuesday, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 25…MORE

Editor's Note: Viking Days is an annual event put on by the Nordic Heritage Museum that celebrates Scandinavian heritage. Traditional food, music, craft and more were on display at the festival. Photographer Allyce Andrew took plenty of great…MORE

Friday, August 16

Ballard Sidewalk Sale

What: Businesses all over the Ballard downtown core are putting out sales on the sidewalk. This is the 43rd Annual Sidewalk Sale.

Where: Along Market St, Ballard Ave and Leary Way

When Ballardite Jennifer Brantley read about a man who was using solar power on his trailer during Hurricane Katrina, a spark lit off in her brain.

She could do the same thing here in Seattle. After all -- as a former solar consultant, and…MORE

So, we all know that Viking Days is happening this weekend (right!?), and that Nordic Heritage Museum is probably the best Scandinavian themed museum around.

With that being said, why WOULDN'T Evening Magazine visit the Nordic Heritage…MORE

The new Bloom Restaurant (5410 17th Ave NW), which is taking over the space of now former French Bistro Le Marche, is having its grand opening today.

The restaurant is basically an upgraded version of Chef Jason Harris's bento box popup…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Most would agree that chocolate is one of the best treats for indulgence. But why is it so pleasing? Interestingly, one of the main reasons chocolate has such universal appeal has to do not with its flavor, but its…MORE

On Saturday, August 10, people from Ballard and beyond gathered at the Ballard P-Patch -- nestled on NW 85th St and 24th Ave NW -- to enjoy gardens, art, music, food and more.

Unlike the inevitable craze that street festivals and farmers…MORE