Events
Celebrate 30 Years of Shoemaker & Hardt
Saturday, September 12 | 2:00–4:00 PM
30% Off Drinks All Day
For 30 years, Shoemaker & Hardt has been more than a coffee shop. It's been a place where friendships have been formed, books have been discovered, conversations have unfolded, and our community has gathered over a great cup of coffee.
This September, we're celebrating three incredible decades, and we'd love for you to be part of it.
Whether you've been visiting since the beginning, worked behind the counter, sold your creations in our shop, attended one of our events, or just recently discovered us, this celebration is for you.
Join us for:
30% off all drinks all day long
Cake cutting at 3:00 PM (while supplies last)
A special celebration menu featuring new creations and returning favorites
Exclusive 30th anniversary merchandise
A chance to meet the original owner and celebrate the legacy that started it all
Most of all, we hope you'll spend the afternoon celebrating with the community that has made the last 30 years so special.
Thank you for being part of our story. Here's to the next chapter.
Brewed on Ballard Coffee Crawl
Brewed on Ballard Coffee Crawl
Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Explore downtown one cup at a time.
Join us for one of Wylie's favorite traditions as the Brewed on Ballard Coffee Crawl returns to downtown!
Spend the day strolling through local businesses, discovering unique shops, and sampling specialty coffee creations from participating stops throughout downtown. Whether you're a dedicated coffee enthusiast or simply looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday, the Coffee Crawl is the perfect way to experience everything our downtown community has to offer.
Your Coffee Crawl ticket includes:
A commemorative Brewed on Ballard souvenir mug
Coffee samples from 12+ participating stops
A self-guided tour of downtown Wylie
Plenty of opportunities to shop, explore, and support local businesses along the way
Gather your friends, wear your walking shoes, and make a day of it! From cozy cafés to local boutiques, every stop offers something new to discover.
We can't wait to welcome you to downtown Wylie—one cup at a time.
Threshing Day
Threshing Day at Shoemaker & Hardt
Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Step into the Riders Quadrant for an evening of dragons, coffee, and bookish magic.
Inspired by one of our favorite fantasy worlds, Threshing Day is a celebration for readers, fantasy lovers, and anyone looking for a fun night out. Whether you're hoping to bond with a dragon (or just a great latte), there's something waiting for you.
Your mission includes:
Trivia & Rider Challenges – Test your courage and your fantasy knowledge.
Dragon Bookmark Bar – Create your own dragon-inspired bookmark to take home.
Themed Drinks – Limited-time beverages inspired by the world of dragons and riders.
Violet's Flower Bar – Build a beautiful bouquet with Wylie Flower & Gift
Costumes are encouraged—but not required. Come dressed as your favorite rider, dragon, scribe, or simply as yourself.
Whether you've read every page of Fourth Wing or you're just curious what all the hype is about, we'd love to welcome you for an evening filled with stories, creativity, coffee, and community.
Gather your wingmates and join us for a night worthy of the Riders Quadrant.
Oktoberfest
Downtown Wylie Oktoberfest Village Stroll
Saturday, October 3 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Raise a stein and celebrate the inaugural Downtown Wylie Oktoberfest Village Stroll!
Spend the day exploring Historic Downtown Wylie as local businesses transform into a walkable Oktoberfest experience filled with festive games, themed treats, local shopping, and plenty of community spirit.
With your event passport in hand, you'll stroll from business to business, collecting stamps while enjoying unique Oktoberfest-inspired activities, small bites, and beverages at each participating location. Every stop offers something different, making the Village Stroll a fun and interactive way to discover everything our downtown has to offer.
Your Village Stroll includes:
An official event passport and map
Oktoberfest-themed activities and games at participating businesses
Festive food and beverage samples throughout downtown
Shopping with local merchants
A self-guided experience you can enjoy at your own pace
Be sure to stop by Shoemaker & Hardt, where we'll be serving up our own Oktoberfest-inspired experience alongside coffee, books, and a few surprises of our own.
Whether you're gathering friends for an afternoon adventure, discovering Downtown Wylie for the first time, or making a tradition out of supporting local businesses, the Oktoberfest Village Stroll is the perfect way to spend a fall Saturday.
Prost! We can't wait to celebrate with you in Historic Downtown Wylie.
Book Fair
Step back into the magic of the book fair at Shoemaker & Hardt's Summer's Last Chapter Book Fair! Browse local book and bookish vendors, enjoy limited-edition Book Fair drinks, and spend an afternoon surrounded by cozy literary vibes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Saturday, August 15th • 12 PM – 4 PM
Summerween
☀️🎃 SUMMERWEEN 🎃☀️
Spooky season starts early at Shoemaker & Hardt! Join us for a delightfully spooky summer evening featuring limited-time drinks, Halloween trivia, a costume contest, and our Paint-a-Jack-o-Melon craft station ($5 while supplies last).
Saturday, July 18
6:00–8:00 PM
Shoemaker & Hardt • Downtown Wylie
Costumes encouraged. Because waiting until October is simply unreasonable.
Book Exchange: Kids Edition
📚 BOOK EXCHANGE: KIDS EDITION 📚
Bring a book, take a book…or ten!
We're bringing our beloved Book Exchange to the next generation of readers. Join us for a special Kids Edition where little explorers, chapter adventurers, and big readers can trade gently loved books and discover new favorites.
Bring books for babies, kids, tweens, and teens, then browse age-grouped tables filled with stories waiting for their next home. Whether your child loves picture books, chapter books, or middle grade adventures, there's something for everyone.
📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Book & Brew Vol. 3
Join us for Volume 3 of Book & Brew Club as we discuss The Favorites by Layne Fargo. A story of obsession, rivalry, ambition, and fame, this unforgettable novel is perfect for readers who love complex characters and messy relationships. Club members will enjoy a complimentary latte while we gather to discuss the book, share thoughts, and connect with fellow readers.
Camp S&H
☀️ CAMP S&H ☀️
Slow Down. Stay Awhile.
Join Shoemaker & Hardt for Camp S&H, a month-long summer passport challenge celebrating community, summer adventures, and making memories.
Pick up your free passport beginning July 1 and complete activities throughout the month to earn stamps and prizes. Explore Ballard, support local makers, and enjoy summer at your own pace.
🏕 Free to participate
📅 July 1–31
🏆 Complete 10 activities for a chance to win a $50 Shoemaker & Hardt gift card
Bridal Era - A Swiftie Celebration
She said yes…so we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with themed drinks, friendship bracelets, local shopping, photo ops, and a full day of Swiftie-inspired fun on Ballard Avenue
The Restricted Collection: A Banned Book Night
Some books changed the world. Others sparked outrage.
Join us for an evening celebrating the stories that readers, parents, and organizations have tried to challenge, restrict, and remove from shelves over the years. Explore the history behind some of literature's most controversial titles while enjoying coffee, conversation, and a little literary rebellion.
Throughout the evening, guests can:
📚 Browse our Most Wanted Books display and discover the controversies behind famous literary titles.
🎯 Play Banned Book Bingo featuring challenged books, controversial authors, and literary history.
🚫 Test your knowledge in Why It Was Banned by matching famous books to the real complaints that landed them on banned and challenged book lists.
Plus, enjoy prizes throughout the evening and connect with fellow readers who believe great stories deserve to be read.
Free to attend. Come and go as you please.
The Ballard Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a downtown adventure!
The Ballard Scavenger Hunt invites you to explore 12 local stops throughout downtown Wylie while solving clues, collecting symbols, and uncovering a hidden message. Along the way, you'll discover unique shops, hidden gems, and plenty of patriotic fun.
🗺️ 12 clues to solve
🔍 A hidden message to unlock
🎉 A prize for successful hunters
Perfect for families, friends, and curious explorers of all ages, the hunt begins at Shoemaker & Hardt and can be completed anytime during June and July.
$5 per hunt
Ready to put your detective skills to the test? Grab your map and start your adventure!
Book Exchange
Bring a book, take a book…or TEN!
Join us for our next Book Exchange on Sunday, June 7 from 1–3 PM. Bring gently used books to swap, discover new reads, and spend the afternoon hanging out over coffee.
Blind Date raffle at 2pm
Free to attend.
Book & Brew Vol. 2
Our Book & Brew Vol. 2 meetup is happening Thursday, June 4 from 6–7 PM 🤍 If you grabbed a Book & Brew box, come join us for a relaxed evening of coffee, conversation, and discussing this month’s read with fellow book lovers.
Shoemaker & Hardt Book Fair
Join us for an afternoon of books, coffee, and community at our in-store Book Fair.
Browse local book and artisan vendors, enjoy a specialty event latte, and bring the kids for a dedicated craft area. Whether you're hunting for your next favorite read or simply soaking up the cozy bookish vibes, this is a day designed for readers of all ages.
Free to attend. All are welcome.
The Ballard Whodunnit
Join us for a Whodunnit on Ballard night at Shoemaker & Hardt featuring tea flights, parlor tarot readings, an interactive mystery to solve, and a tea pop-up with The Sage Hippie. Follow the clues, question everything, and see if you can uncover the truth before the night is over.
Book & Brew Club - Vol. 1 Meeting
If you purchased our Book & Brew Club Volume I box, this night is for you.
Join us as we gather to discuss this month’s book, share favorite moments (and hot takes), and let us know what you thought about the featured coffee pairing. Your feedback helps shape future volumes — so come ready to chat.
Coffee. Conversation. Community.
Romantasy Night
Part of our Literary Night Series at Shoemaker & Hardt
Enter your favorite fantasy realm for an evening of magic, mischief, and morally grey kings.
Join us for themed lattes, a flower crown bar, our Morally Grey King Bracket, and all the romantasy vibes you love. Whether you're here for the brooding ruler, the slow burn tension, or just the coffee — this night is for you.
Costumes welcomed. Courts optional. Chaos encouraged.
National Pi Day Pop Up
We’re celebrating Pi Day the only way we know how — with an irrational amount of dessert.
OMG Creamery is popping up at Shoemaker & Hardt from 12–4 PM with fresh fried pies (apple, chocolate, cherry, lemon), dough-chos, and fried pie + ice cream combos that might just change your life.
Math has never tasted this good.
One day only. Don’t miss it.