An annual 4-day underground music festival held at various venues around the neighborhood each November.

Typically a Thu-Sun period in early November

Freakout Festival

A parade, a salmon barbecue, local musicians and a lutefisk-eating contest. Most businesses along NW Market St participate by holding sidewalk sales.

Ballard Seafoodfest

Somewhat pricier, more upscale Tex-Mex fare, though their happy-hour bar food menu is more reasonable.

Excellent spot to grab a drink, get a little work done, or peoplewatch at the popular corner of Market and 22nd.

Mon–Fri 6:30AM–7:00PM, Sat Sun 7AM–7PM