Community - Pike Place Market

Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Legacy of Japanese-Americans at Pike Place Market

Explore the impact of WWII on Japanese American farmers at Pike Place Market and how their resilience continues to shape the Market today.

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Honoring our Veterans at Pike Place Market

Get to know 5 of the veteran businesses and staff who have served our country in our Market community as we honor Veterans Day.

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Get to know Pike Place Market’s Native Mentors

We interviewed two of Pike Place Market’s Native Mentors, Rayana White of WithTheRain and Harmony Hoss of Art by Harmony, on how they started selling their work, what inspires them, and lessons to their younger selves.

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The view from the Pike Place Market Front, looking at the new Overlook Walk and the Seattle Waterfront.

Pike Place Market Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Overlook Walk

Seattle is set to experience an exciting new transformation with the opening of the Overlook Walk, a pedestrian connection bridging two of the city’s most beloved landmarks—Pike Place Market and the Seattle Waterfront.

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Market Glass Artists Shine at Artistry in Glass Showcase

Shop with Market glass artists, see live glass demos, and take home a special keepsake at this event coinciding with Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience!

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Celebrate the Berry Best of Summer at Pike Place Market’s July Berry Festival

Experience Berry Festival at Pike Place Market on Wednesday, July 10, a seasonal event as part of the Market’s monthly extended hours Farmers Market, Produce on Pike. Enjoy the season’s best grown by local farmers, live music and kids activities.

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Empowering Pike Place: Unveiling Remarkable Women Achievements

Discover the untold stories of women who have left an indelible mark on the iconic Pike Place Market. From pioneering entrepreneurs to steadfast advocates, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the history and success of our vibrant marketplace.

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Get Involved with Volunteer Opportunities at the Pike Market Senior Center!

Our Senior Center is looking for passionate people to help with their new activity programming. Join their volunteer community today!

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Soul of Seattle Video Series

Listen and learn why entrepreneurs have set their roots in Pike Place Market. In this series explore what makes the Market special.

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Iconic Public Market sign at Pike Place Market, Seattle. The colorful market is in the foreground while the vibrant sign surround by downtown condos and the Great Wheel captures the essence of this bustling landmark, inviting visitors to explore a world of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and rich cultural heritage

Pike Place Market’s Unforgettable Businesses Marking Major Milestones in 2023

Join us as we highlight the remarkable anniversaries of the businesses that have woven themselves into the fabric of our historic market.

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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.

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Expanding 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!

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Celebrating 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!

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A 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.

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hand pies from Piroshky Piroshky in Pike Place Market

Piroshky 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!

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Madame 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.

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Pike Place Market Foundation

10 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.

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This 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.

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Project 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.

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Partnering 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!

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Celebrating 65 Years of Manzo Brothers Produce

Owner Mario “Mark” Manzo is retiring after working at the produce stand for nearly 60 years.

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Celebrating 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. 

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Remembering 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.

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Senior Center Wedding

Falling 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.

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50 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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