Community - Pike Place Market
History of the PDA’s Market Restoration and Rehabilitation
Learn more about the history of our district’s buildings and how the PDA began 50 years ago to rehabilitate those in critical need of restoration.
Read MoreExpanding Access and Availability: 5 Ways Pike Place Market PDA Helps Feed Seattle
The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority has worked to expand food access and provide healthy foods to Seattle residents for the past two decades. Learn more!
Read MoreCelebrating our Leading Women at the Pike Place Market PDA
Get to know the accomplished women who keep Pike Place Market growing and thriving behind the scenes at the Preservation Development Authority!
Read MoreCelebrating the Pike Place Market Buskers of “Street Music”
Learn about how the history of this iconic Pike Place Market mural honoring our talented local busker musicians!
Read MoreA Market Year in Review: 2022
This year brought us many joys at Pike Place Market. We welcomed many new businesses, commemorated milestones met by others, and celebrated with our special community throughout every season.
Read MorePiroshky Piroshky Celebrates 30th Birthday with a 92¢ Piroshky Deal
Happy Birthday, Piroshky Piroshy! On Monday, October 24th, the bakery is offering two ways for their customers to join in the celebration. Learn more!
Read MoreMadame Lazonga Celebrates 50 Years of Tattooing
Vyvyn Lazonga began her career in 1972 just two blocks from her current Pike Place Market studio at the original location of the Seattle Tattoo Emporium. Learn why she is called, Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo.
Read More10 Nonprofits that Support our Market Community
While Pike Place Market is considered a hub for commerce and tourism, behind the scenes are numerous nonprofits that support our Market community. Read on to learn about the 10 Market organizations that make our community thrive.
Read MoreThis Little Figgy Comes Home
The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition is coming home to the Pike Place Market! This 37th-year tradition brings holiday joy to Seattle and raises over $1 million for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank.
Read MoreProject Underway to Bridge Pike Place Market to the Waterfront
Alongside the storied history of Pike Place Market are the waterfront piers. Learn about the projects underway on the Seattle waterfront to both honor this history and accommodate our growing city.
Read MorePartnering with Bloodworks NW for the Savor Life, Save a Life Campaign
We’re excited to announce a one-of-a-kind Market giveaway worth over $1,500! Learn how you can win!
Read MoreCelebrating 65 Years of Manzo Brothers Produce
Owner Mario “Mark” Manzo is retiring after working at the produce stand for nearly 60 years.
Read MoreCelebrating Sol Amon Day
Join us as we pay tribute to the late Solomon “Solly” Amon. Sol was the oldest business owner in Pike Place Market history, retiring a few years ago at the age of 91. Read how the Market is remembering this remarkable man.
Read MoreRemembering Market Busker Jeanne Towne
She was a “rainbow of light.” Today, we remember and pay tribute to a longtime resident soloist and activist, Jeanne Towne.
Read MoreFalling in love! Wedding at the Pike Market Senior Center
Just one day after Valentine’s Day, Bennie and Patricia were married in the very room where they met at the Pike Market Senior Center.
Read More50 Years of Love: A Match Made in (Market) Heaven
Almost 50 years ago, two teenagers working at their families’ businesses created what would become a classic Market love story.
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