12 Holiday Experiences at Pike Place Market
From holiday events to supporting Seattle’s local businesses, Pike Place Market is the place to celebrate the holiday season in Seattle. Check out the full calendar of Pike Place Market holiday events below. We’ve also included a few pro tips to help you make the most of your time at the Market during this festive season!
Holiday Events
30th Annual Magic in the Market
Saturday, November 29th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Market will be bursting with holiday fun all day long! Take a photo with Santa, sing along with holiday choirs, decorate cookies with Chef Traci from Atrium Kitchen, and experience other festive activities for kids and adults. And don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony at 5 PM. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family!
Here’s our recommended itinerary for the day: Start by shopping at the Handmade Crafts Market and exploring all the holiday activities in the morning. Then, join the Festive Flavors Food Tour at 2:30 PM as a tasty substitute for dinner. The tour wraps up just in time to watch the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5 PM, the perfect festive finale!
Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank’s Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Saturday, December 6th, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Stop by for an early lunch at Pike Place Market and enjoy listening to a variety of talented singers during the Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition. This holiday event draws nearly 10,000 attendees each year, so consider ordering your lunch ahead of time. We recommend Pike Place Chowder. They even have an app so you can schedule a pickup time for your order. Even better, your visit supports a wonderful cause supporting the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank.
Add a visit to Pike Place Market to your holiday traditions this year! There’s something for everyone, and connecting with the Market’s community of artisans, producers, and shop owners will make your holiday season brighter, tastier, and even more fun.
Holiday Night Market with Santa
Thursday, December 11th, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Save your holiday shopping and support the 50+ artists and makers in the Pike Place Market Handmade Crafts Market during this evening event. These individuals have practiced their craft for decades. From handmade jewelry to ceramic kitchenware, there is something for everyone on your list. (See the full lineup of vendors!)
You’ll also get to snap a free photo with Santa and enjoy seasonal treats.
Pro Tip: The farmers and craftspeople in the market’s handmade Craft Market close around 4:00 PM during this time of year, so the Holiday Night Market is the perfect opportunity to shop in the evening if you can’t make it during the day.
Insider Tip: Every year, Pike Place Market teams up with an artist from the craft line to create a special holiday button. They reveal the buttons at Magic in the Market! These collectible buttons are a fun keepsake and a sweet memory of celebrating the season at the Market. Most, if not all, the craft stalls have them and give them as a gift with purchase.
Holiday Experiences
Tours
Festive Flavors of Pike Place Market: Holiday Food Tour
November 20th – January 4th
This limited-time tour highlights the many ways Pike Place Market vendors mark the holidays with festive flavors, time-honored traditions, and heartwarming community stories. Enjoy 10+ holiday and seasonal food and drink tastings, skip-the-line access, a bonus take-home holiday treat. This tour is cozy, fun, and a holiday tradition in the making!
Market to Table Tour & Cooking Class
November 15th – January 31st
This December, the Atrium Kitchen invites you to experience Pike Place Market like you’ve never experienced it before. The Market to Table Tour and Cooking Class takes guests on a 90-120 minute VIP TOUR of Pike Place Market, visiting Chef Traci’s favorite spots, and includes some delightful sips and nibbles. Then get ready for a 60-90 minute hands-on cooking class, followed by lunch or dinner!
The complete experience lasts between 3-4 hours.
Shows
Wonderland at The Can Can
November 20th to January 4th
Wonderland at The Can Can is one of Pike Place Market’s must-see holiday shows. Enjoy an original production packed with dance, laughter, and nostalgic cheer. Make the evening even more special with a dining package, featuring a full 3-course meal served during the show. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with dinner and entertainment all in one night!
Unexpected Production’s beloved An Improvised Christmas Carol
November 28th – December 23rd
This is another one of Pike Place Market’s must-see holiday shows during the holiday season. This interactive and hilarious take on the holiday classic is full of surprises and audience participation so that no two shows are ever the same. It’s a fun experience the whole family will enjoy! Find Unexpected Productions next to the Gum Wall.
Classes
Art Classes at Brooke Westlund Studio & Gallery
December 9 & December 15
Longtime Pike Place Market artist Brooke Westlund is hosting two art classes this December. Dive into her signature mixed media style and craft your masterpiece on a 12×12” wood panel. Classes are on December 9th and 15th.
No experience is needed! Spaces are limited. Sign up today!
LEOLO
Classes in November, December, January & February
If you’re looking for experiences or to hand-make gifts, this is the space. LEOLO is a handmade leather shop in Pike Place Market specializing in shoes, belts, bags, wallets, and much more. Their signature product is their in-house, custom, bespoke handmade shoes.
They recently moved to a bigger space in our Economy Atrium, allowing them to hold workshops and classes. Make a leather belt or tote bag, plus sign up for their week-long beginning shoemaking workshop. Gift certificates are available. Shoe and leatherworking classes are also available in 2026.
Market Gift Card
Need a last-minute present? Don’t worry—we offer a Pike Place Market Gift Card, good at 120+ Market businesses, for an easy and versatile gift solution.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Pike Place Market’s Gift Card