Ballard Seafood Fest

Kids Activities


Get ready for all the fun!
 

SeafoodFest has activities for all ages, but it's especially popular for kids! Whether you like music and puppets or want something more active, this festival's got it. Be sure to bring your friends and neighbors, and of course, your parents too!

 

 

NEW!  Kids Zone
This year, 22nd Avenue comes alive with a carnival atmosphere! You'll find all kinds of fun things to do, plus popcorn, cotton candy and temporary tattoos.

For those looking for a physical challenge, try the 24' climbing wall or don a suit and jump onto the velcro wall. Creative types will love making spin art on a frisbee. And those that like a challenge can give the ring toss, troll toss or clown striker a try. Purchase your tickets at the red and white striped tent for only a $1. Number of tickets needed for each activity varies.


Fin, the Migrating Salmon
That 25-foot behemoth is back for another SeafoodFest. Thanks to Save the Wild Salmon, Fin’s creators, you can crawl through his insides and learn all about the amazing life cycle of salmon. But don’t worry, there are no slimy guts and it’s not like being swallowed by a whale. Fin is a friendly fellow and a really cool way to get a biology lesson.

 

Giant Inflatables
Those really big, air-filled and absolutely irresistible playthings are back and brought to you by the nice folks at Philadelphia Church. Every year, they bringing three brightly-colored and enormous bouncies, complete with giant slides and obstacles. Stop by their area on Market Street and jump, slid and play. Whee!

My ID Club
OK, it's not a game, but this is a don't miss attraction. The King County Police Union will be here again to give parents tools for keeping kids safe. You'll get an ID card with your child’s photograph and fingerprint, along with a Child Safety manual. And it's all free of charge.

Jay Dotson Photography
Yes, live-and-in-person photo magnets of kids, adults and pets ON THE SPOT!
 

Ballard’s Station 18 Firefighters
Stop by to check out fire engines, get your own personal tour and dream of a future as a firefighter.  Yes, you can!

 

Special Merchandise
What trip to a festival would be complete without a momento. We've got you covered. Stop by the Info Booth for a pint-sized Viking helmet, a t-shirt or a special temporary tattoo.