Best Day Ever: Ballard with the National Nordic Museum
Best Day Ever is a FREE all-day curated experience for 50 incredibly lucky Seattle Residents. Our upcoming event on September 12th is hosted at the National Nordic Museum. Guests will spend 6 hours experiencing a truly immersive day in Ballard.
Every attendee must be registered, 12 years or older, and able to attend for the full day from 10am - 4pm. Space is limited, so please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend.
What is the Best Day Ever? Best Day Ever is a full-day, community-powered experience that celebrates the vibrancy, culture, and pride of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Co-created by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) and the Seattle Chamber of Connection (SCoC), Best Day Ever strengthens civic belonging by bringing people, place, and purpose together. Guided by DON’s Community Engagement Framework and the Chamber’s Six Points of Connection, this initiative uplifts community leadership and honors the histories, creativity, and cultural assets that make each neighborhood unique.
A thriving neighborhood is one where residents feel connected, represented, and proud of where they live — and Best Day Ever is designed to bring that feeling to life. Each event builds belonging through service, storytelling, movement, shared meals, joyful connection, and economic visibility for local small businesses.
Each Best Day Ever Event will include the following:
Service – Volunteerism and community-led projects
Movement – Neighborhood walks, dance, or fitness experiences
Learning – Storytelling, heritage sharing, and cultural education
Gathering – Shared meals hosted by local small businesses
Connection – Facilitated reflection and relationship-building
This exciting event will also include FREE local food. Leading up to the event, we will share more specifics with people who are registered. Sign up now for FREE to claim your spot.
Attendance at this event indicates your permission that you may be photographed or filmed for future marketing purposes.
Photo Credit: Jim Bennett for National Nordic Museum