SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Voting will close on Thursday, September 24 and the name announced on Friday, September 25. The name with the most votes will win. One vote per person please.

This electric motorized cart holds 65 gallons of water and moves the neighborhood once a week. The cart has become a valued member of the Alliance team this year and has made maintaining the beautful flower planters much more efficient and effective!

The winning name will be displayed on the side of the cart. Special thanks to the generous owners of the Ballard Building for helping us store the cart and fill her up each week!

We are offering HAUNTED Ballard Wine Walk commemorative light-up drinkware for $10, or you may bring your own tasting vessel.

We look forward to showcasing wines from the following wineries: Aluel Cellars, Cairdeas Winery, Category 5 Cellars, Cedergreen Cellars, Crow Haven Winery, Dossier Wine Collective, House of Smith, Klickitat Canyon Winery, Lagana Cellars, Lost River Winery, Marrowstone Vineyard, Rider Cellars, The Orcas Project, Tirriddis, Treveri Cellars, Vibe Cellars

We are pairing our wineries with these fabulous Ballard boutiques: Annie’s Art and Frame, Buffalo Exchange, Curated Ballard, Fair Trade Winds, Good & Well Supply Co., Muse Jewelry and Art Gallery, Niche, PRISM, Restyle for Ryther, Sweet Mickey’s Candy Shoppe, Summit & Terrace, Smål Market, Simple & Just, Thread Hunter, Venue, Woodland Mod.

Bottles of your favorite wine tastings will be available for purchase at a special price during the event at each tasting location.

Although not required, we strongly encourage participants to dress up in costumes. Wine Walk attendees in costume will be eligible for prizes and treats throughout the neighborhood. the participant with the best costume will win two tickets to the winter Ballard Cocktail Trail!

There are a limited number of tickets available and a whole lot of interest in this event. Don't delay, gather your friends and get your tickets today!

For more details about this event, go to visitballard.com/winewalk. 

The letter requests a public safety action plan rooted in common sense safety strategies that have all garnered strong support from Seattle voters in a recent public opinion poll.

Additionally, the Ballard Alliance sent a support letter regarding a City Council resolution to fund a gun violence reduction strategy in partnership with the National Network for Safe Communities.

Public safety continues as a top priority for our organization. We seek actionable results whether it is with strategies we deploy within the Ballard Improvement Area or addressing citywide or regional issues that impact the neighborhood. Our approach is always collaborative and we leverage our ability to work with elected leaders and department heads, as well as well-researched strategies that have had effective outcomes in other communities.

Not only does the Spír Candle Co. and Spir Foundation provide an essential lifeline for young men through employment opportunities but they have "continued investing in the young men we serve through mentorship, community, and wraparound support while laying the foundation for even greater impact in the years ahead."

From Nate Stone, founder of Spír Candle Co. and Cathedral:

"For more than seven years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside young men rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Together, we’ve provided more than 15,000 hours of employment to 70 young men, built lasting relationships, and learned an important lesson: a job alone isn't enough. The Spír Foundation exists to provide the wraparound support young men need to thrive and become the best version of who they already are. Through mentorship, community, and holistic support, we're helping create pathways to stability, purpose, and opportunity."

Here is where the community can have lasting impact and change the course of dozens of young men's lives in our community. Purchase your ticket to this meaningful event or make a donation to the Spír Foundation directly. Attendees of the fundraising gala will enjoy an evening of drinks. light bites, interactive experiences, community connection and a few surprises.

Tickets start at $50. Cocktail attire attire is suggested. Cathedral is located at 5449 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107.

Some of our shops are teaming up to kick off the inaugural BALLARD VINTAGE & SECONDHAND CRAWL. Eleven shops and teaming up with two bars and two Cafes for three days of fun on October 2 – 4!

How it works - Pick up your Crawl Passport at Thread Hunter or Simple & Just. From there, participants will explore all the participating locations and collect stamps, get exclusive discounts on merchandise, discover what each of these businesses offer and stay refreshed by sipping on special drink deals at Ballard bars and cafes along the way.



Crawl participants that receive a stamp at each shop, will be entered to win a prize!

Participating shops include Thread Hunter, Simple & Just, Lucky Dry Goods, The Stray Fox, Barn Owl Vintage A to Z, Bon Voyage Vintage, V'Allure Boutique, Rhaay Used Clothing, Soft Goods Vintage, Rotations, Space Oddity Vintage Furniture.

Grab a special drink at the participating bars and cafes: King's Hardware, Kangaroo & Kiwi, Artemis Coffee and Kiss Cafe!

Please note that all the shops have slightly different hours on each day of the Crawl, but every shop is open between noon - 6 p.m.

Mark your calendars and tell a friend to meet you in downtown Ballard on October 2 – 4!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @visitballard to find out which artist was selected!

They will serve up an old Ballard Market favorite, the hot prime rib sandwich, during a fundraiser lunch, with all proceeds benefiting the Ballard Senior Center. 

There's something for the whole family to enjoy! If you can't attend the party, be sure to take advantage of Town & Country's anniversary deals running from September 18 – 20!

Be a part of the celebration and join them on Sunday, September 20 from noon until late. This kick off with Drag Bingo Brunch at noon and the festivities continue with tattoos, a DJ, and their first ever live show with Smoker Dad and Stetson Heat Seeker. The event is sponsored by Ilegal Mezcal and Rudy's Barbershop so you know everyone will be lookin' good with good drinks. Congratulations to King's Hardware on 20 years of bringing fun, and the "coldest beer in town" to Ballard Avenue!

The event will take place in Ballard Commons Park. After the event, attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to get involved with animal care in our community with local nonprofits and shelters, find new resources from local pet businesses, and connect with other pet parents and animal lovers in our neighborhood.

This is always a fun and lively community event with an evening of good food, great company, raffles, silent auctions, and great drinks! Click here to buy a ticket, make a donation or learn more!

The goal of the survey is to better understand:

• How businesses view the current business environment 
• How local policies — including taxes, regulations and public safety — affect doing business 
• What factors influence decisions to remain, grow and invest in Seattle and the region

The survey results will be shared with local policymakers and elected officials to help inform decisions and shape the future direction of our city and region. 

The SurveyMonkey survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes.

If you have questions, please contact DSA Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives Ryan Gockel at ryang@downtownseattle.org. 

Ballard Oktoberfest participating locations include: Reuben's Brews, Stoup Brewing, Obec Brewing, Lucky Envelope Brewing, Urban Family Brewing Co., Rooftop Brewing Co., Bale Breaker, Channel Marker Cider and Fair Isle Brewing.

Be sure to come back to Lucky Envelope Brewing the following weekend for their famous Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday, September 25th from noon - 10 p.m.! Kaosamai Thai food truck will be serving up the yum from 4:30 - 8 p.m. and there will be red-envelope giveaways and mooncakes for sale (while supplies last!). They will be releasing two delicious beers at the event: Oolong Tea Lager and Ube Vanilla Cream Stout.

Bring a non-perishable food or hygiene items and help support the Ballard Food Bank. The workshop is free to attend but monetary donations to the Ballard Food Bank are encouraged. Come learn something new, get a workout in, meet some great people, and see what Polaris is all about. Polaris Strength & Conditioning is located at 4550 9th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Banner Bank Ballard is located at 2237 NW 57th Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

BALLARD ALLIANCE AMBASSADORS:

• Disturbances Addressed (de-escalation incidents): 12 
• Direct Responses for Service: 22
• Welfare Checks-ins: 29



UPLIFT NW BY THE NUMBERS:

• Trash Bags: 326
• Sharps Removal: 70
• Biohazard Clean Up: 44
• Illegally Dumped Items Removed: 136

To learn more about the Clean & Safe programs and services in the Ballard Improvement Area, please go to our public space program page.