Plan Your Visit - Pike Place Market

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10 Magical Things To Do This Holiday Season at Pike Place Market

We’re hosting magical events that will become the backdrop to your holiday experiences! Read to discover 10 activities to make your holidays unforgettable.

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13 Must-Try Clam Chowder Restaurants in Pike Place Market

From classic seafood shacks to world-famous restaurants, these spots are known for their delicious and authentic clam chowder.

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Pike Place Market Presents the 28th Annual Magic in the Market

The 28th Annual Magic in the Market at Pike Place Market is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Join us for a day filled with holiday magic.

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6 Classes and Workshops to Do at Pike Place Market

Get to know all the Market businesses offering hands-on experiences in cooking, crafting, and more!

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Tricks, Treats, and More Halloween Feats at Pike Place Market

In the spirit of the Halloween season, we’ve gathered up all the spooky, mystical, and lively ways to enjoy it throughout our historic district.

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Early Bird Perks at Pike Place Market

Beat the summer crowds at Pike Place Market and spend the day as an early bird! Catch the special moments of the Market coming alive with these pro tips to plan your visit.

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10 Things to Do for your Pike Place Market Summer Bucket List

Soak up the last weeks of summer and learn about the best experiences, eats, and goods to shop to celebrate the season on your Market Day!

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9 Public Seating Areas to Sit & Rest in Pike Place Market

Take a break from shopping at 1 of the 9 public seating areas. These public seating areas can be easy to miss, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local.

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8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Pike Place Market Visit from a Local

Are you planning a trip to Seattle’s Pike Place Market this summer? Or maybe you have family and friends wanting to spend a day exploring Seattle attractions. If so, we’ve got you covered!

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8 Blooms to Look for on our Farm Tables this Spring!

See which flowers are on our farm tables right now! From tulips in every variety, peonies, iris, daffodils, pussy willows and more! All blooms are grown within 100-miles of the Market.

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Where to Shop Black-Owned Businesses in Pike Place Market

February is Black History Month! As we celebrate and uplift the history of Black Americans, we invite you to explore the Black-owned businesses at the Market.

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Pike Place Market PDA 50th Anniversary

Join us on June 3rd as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority!⁣⁣ The PDA is the not-for-profit that manages the day-to-day operations of the Market. ⁣

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20 Things to Do with Mom for Mother’s Day

Whether Mom enjoys shopping, sharing quality time, or receiving a fresh bouquet of flowers, Pike Place Market has you covered this Mother’s Day! Read on for our guide to making this holiday a special Market Day.

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3 Market Trips to Get You Excited for Spring

To help you make the most out of the coming months, we put together 3 Pike Place Market trips. Try one or all of them as you get out and explore Seattle!

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Public Art in Pike Place Market

There is a treasure trove of public artworks found throughout Pike Place Market. Here are 10 very Instagrammable art pieces you’ll want to check out!

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Pike Place Market Wedding Chapel

Pike Place Market holds a special place in many couples’ love stories. That’s why we are proud to offer a brand new opportunity for couples.

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250+ Women-Owned Businesses at Pike Place Market

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month this March by highlighting the more than 200 amazing women-run businesses in Pike Place Market. Learn more!

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Discover the Women-Owned Businesses on Western Avenue

From beautiful art and stylish apparel to plants, hats, and more, there are 9 women-owned businesses to discover on Western Avenue in Pike Place Market.

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Enter to Win the Energize Your WorkWeek Contest!

Visit the Market throughout Local Celebration Month in February and show us how you eat, shop, meet and rejuvenate to enter to win special prizes!

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Cute Couple Photo-Ops in Pike Place Market (Just in time for Valentine’s Day)

So grab your camera, head down to Pike Place Market, and get ready to create some unforgettable memories with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day!

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17 Places to Inspire a New Hobby at Pike Place Market

Explore Pike Place Market shops and organizations to energize your 2023 goals. Learn a new craft, take a cooking class, volunteer for a cause, and more!

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Our Most Popular Instagram Posts from 2022

Look back at 2022 with Pike Place Market! Scroll down to view our most popular Instagram photos/videos from the past year. ⁣⁣

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Pike Place Market Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve

What better way to ring in 2023 than at Pike Place Market. We rounded up the Market restaurants open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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Elevator Upgrade Begins on Waterfront Expansion

The new waterfront expansion and upgrade efforts continue. Market staff is replacing the elevator and staircase connecting Market visitors to the waterfront.

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7 Ways to Get to Pike Place Market Using Public Transit

By road, tracks, or water, Pike Place Market is reachable by any public transport means in the greater King County area and beyond. Read on for our guide to explore all of Seattle’s public transit options!

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Celebrate the Wonders on Western Avenue

From beautiful art and gourmet treats to plants, hats, and more, the shops of Western Ave are a sequestered peaceful stretch in Pike Place Market.

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Plan YOUR Market Day Contest!

Enter our Plan YOUR Market Day Contest for a chance to win prizes! Select your favorite places to shop, eat or somewhere new to try. Then submit your itinerary for a chance to win!

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Preserving Our Famous Sign

Our iconic Public Market Center Clock & Sign is undergoing a restoration project. Learn more about this historic moment and the team helping to preserve the Market.

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7 Must-Do Things in Seattle this Spring

The weather is finally getting warmer (hopefully) and it’s time to seize the opportunity to get out and welcome a new season in Seattle! Read our blog to explore the Market and learn about our seven must-do spring activities!

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Hot Air Balloon Tours

We have food tours and ghost tours, but for the very first time, we are proud to announce aerial balloon tours of Pike Place Market!

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Introducing the New Pike Place Market Website

This website boasts a robust visual Market Directory, a new Market Day planner, and it’s designed to be used before your visit and while you’re here! Read on to learn about everything our new website can do for you!

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Gift Love this Valentine’s Day at Pike Place Market!

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend than at your Pike Place Market? Romantic gifts, meals, views and of course flowers! We’ve listed all the ways you can make this Valentine’s Day special.

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Unique Holidays to Keep the Spirit Alive at Pike Place Market

We’re bringing you all the fun holidays you’ve never heard of and worthy of celebrating at Pike Place Market small businesses this January. Read on for a week-by-week lineup to kick off 2022 strong!

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