Ballard - Features

Over the weekend, Ballard played special host for the Noise for the Needy Festival, benefiting the Ballard Food Bank. Music from some of the greatest Pacific Northwest up-and-comers was displayed at the Conor Byrne, Sunset Tavern, Tractor Tavern…MORE

From Ballard High School

Each year, the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents High School Awards of Excellence to celebrate the most outstanding high school productions from Oregon, Washington…MORE

There's nothing quite like it in Seattle: Naked bicyclists, speedo-wearing superheroes, belly-dancing hulahoopers, stilts-wearing steampunkers, dancing silver-painted people, zombie marching bands and much, much more.

Of course, we speak…MORE

Friday, June 21

Family Happy Hour On The Solstice

What: Populuxe Brewing will host Family Happy Hour. The Tumblebus, a fun and interactive mobile gymnastic adventure for kids, will be onsite and free to all kids 3 - 7. Allow Tumble…MORE

Press Release from Seattle Parks and Recreation

People with mild memory loss are invited to join Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Alzheimer’s Association Western & Central Washington Chapter, the Phinney Ridge Association and the…MORE

Noise for the Needy, the music festival for a cause, is coming to Ballard to benefit the Ballard Food Bank, because where else would you rather have it and what better nonprofit would you rather benefit? Whereas in previous years the festival has…MORE

From Ballard Historical Society

Come see seven vintage Ballard residences of unique character and modern livability on Sunday, June 23, anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This Ballard Historical Society-produced tour occurs only every…MORE

Ballard has more breweries than you can shake a stick at (no matter how good you are at stick-shaking), but what it doesn't have is a distillery with a focus on special bounce liqueurs which is open for public tastings.

On Thursday, June…MORE

If you're looking for a change of pace from the Ballard or Fremont Farmers Market (well, how could you get sick of them?), the Phinney Farmers Market is now back on as of last Friday.

The Phinney Market is open every Friday through October…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

One of the least-used fresh herbs is bay. Several years ago I planted a bay tree in my garden, and I have been rewarded with more fresh bay leaves than anyone could use.

Every December I prune the tree back…MORE