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Elevate Your Thanksgiving with the Pike Place Market Fall Harvest PIKE BOX

As the holiday season approaches, Pike Place Market is pleased to introduce the Pike Place Market Fall Harvest PIKE BOX. This seasonal offering is set to transform Thanksgiving feasts by providing a carefully curated selection of locally sourced, fresh produce, organic meat, honey, pie crusts and more.

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Pike Place Market Releases Holiday Gift Guide Sneak Peek

This November Pike Place Market will be launching our interactive Holiday Gift Guide, but we just couldn’t wait to share some of our seasonal favorites with you. If you’re eager to kickstart your holiday shopping, look no further than Pike Place Market.

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Pike Place Market Celebrates 116 Years with 16 Days of Giveaways

To celebrate its 116th Birthday Pike Place Market is launching a special grand Birthday Giveaway. Starting August 17 and lasting through September 1, Pike Place Market will host a 16-day Birthday Giveaway extravaganza. The Market has handpicked a treasure trove of gifts that embody the spirit of the community, showcasing the best of what the Market has to offer. Each day a lucky person has a chance to win one of these bundles!

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Pike Place Market Express Farmers Markets are Rejuvenating Downtown Seattle

Pike Place Market’s Express Markets are back, ready to rejuvenate downtown Seattle while offering a convenient option for workday lunches and sourcing the freshest ingredients from local farmers. Our Express Farmers Markets activations are in partnership with three prominent locations: City Hall, First Hill, and South Lake Union. These markets bring the vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings of Pike Place Market directly to these areas, creating a buzz of activity and fostering a strong sense of community.

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Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Pike Place Market is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) with a special Market-wide event on June 3. The PDA has been the proud owner and manager of this historic 9-acre Market for five decades. On this day, Market shoppers and visitors of all ages can join us for a special day of fun-filled activities with engaging kids’ crafts, live music performances, special shopping offers, and chances to win fabulous Market prizes.

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Pike Place Market Celebrates the First Day of Spring with Free Daffodils

Celebrate the first day of spring at Pike Place Market during the 26th Annual Daffodil Day! There’s no better symbol to welcome the arrival of spring than yellow, white, and orange daffodils. On Monday, March 20, head to Pike Place Market to pick up two free fragrant daffodils, while supplies last.

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Pike Place Market Honors our 250+ Women-Owned Businesses

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Pike Place Market is honoring all the incredible female entrepreneurs that call the Market home. With over 250 women-owned businesses, there is a lot to celebrate. From James Beard Award-Wining Chefs to world-renowned artists, generations of farmers, and first-time business owners, this brilliant group has been instrumental to the Market’s success for over 100 years.

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Pike Place Market Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses

February is Black History Month! As we celebrate and uplift the history of Black Americans, we invite you to explore the Black-owned businesses that call Pike Place Market home. This remarkable group has been an integral part of the Pike Place Market community for many years, making major contributions to its vibrant and thriving atmosphere. From artisanal food makers to local craftspeople, these entrepreneurs bring a unique blend of passion, creativity, and expertise to the Market.

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Pike Place Market Kicks Off Local Celebration Month with the Energize Your WorkWeek Contest

For Local Celebration Month, Pike Place Market invites Washington residents to participate in the Energize Your WorkWeek Contest. With four weeks in February, participants have four chances to win. Locals who visit Pike Place Market throughout the month and capture how they EAT, SHOP, MEET and REJUVENATE at the Market have a chance to win monthly prizes and be entered to win the ultimate grand prize.

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37th Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition Comes to Pike Place Market

The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition is coming home to the Market this Friday. For the first time ever, this annual fundraiser that supports the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank will be held at Pike Place Market. This will be an unforgettable night complete with holiday shopping, incredible choirs and festive competition.

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Pike Place Market Announces Lineup of Holiday Events to Wrap Up the Year

Celebrate the holidays with the Market, starting with Magic in the Market on Small Business Saturday. Followed by Pike Market Senior Center’s Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition and free Santa photo days.

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Pike Place Market Hosts Annual Glass Artist Showcase Event for Refract

Pike Place Market celebrates its local glass artists in the Market community as part of the city-wide Refract Festival with a special offer. This event will feature an array of works by skilled glassblowers, flame workers, fused glass artists and more. Pick up an event map with bios on each of the artists to learn about their craft while exploring the world-famous Public Market. Shoppers who purchase a glass product from participating vendors will receive a special glass keepsake to take home while supplies last!

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Celebrate Fall at Pike Place Market’s Harvest Festival

Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family, and our 21+ shoppers have the opportunity to purchase a tasting ticket with five participating Market businesses. Visitors will get to enjoy giant pumpkin carving, live music, free Market history tours, artist demos and more! In addition to celebrating the changing seasons, our Market Foundation is also celebrating its 40th birthday and will be bringing back Pigs on Parade for this special event.

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37th Annual Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition Comes to Pike Place Market

The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition is coming home to Pike Place Market. This is a can’t-miss inaugural event for the whole family. In addition to the incredible sounds of the holiday carolers, visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience the special holiday shopping, seasonal drinks, treats and flat-out FUN of the Market after dark!

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Pike Place Market Launches Plan Your Market Day Contest

Pike Place Market has launched a new ‘Plan Your Market Day’ contest with participants getting the chance to win up to $500. Participants select their favorite places to shop, eat or somewhere new to try. Then submit itinerary for a chance to win Market gifts cards, and have their Day featured on our website.

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Pike Place Market Launches Interactive Market Map

Explore Pike Place Market in a whole new way with our NEW interactive Market Map! This map gives you point-to-point directions offering a pathway to your destination throughout each level of the 9-acre Market.

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Welcome to Summer at Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is thrilled to announce a series of new and returning activities for visitors arriving this month as we gear up to inaugurate another beautiful Seattle summer. Our Market community looks forward to welcoming locals and tourists alike for these exciting upcoming events.

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Pike Place Market Makes Mother’s Day Shopping Even Easier

Pike Place Market is excited to announce the launch of the official Pike Place Market gift card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to shop local and support small businesses. The Pike Place Market gift card works only at Market businesses and can be used at any participating business.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Pike Place Market!

Pike Place Market is kicking off Mother’s Day with a special event at the Market. On May 7, bring Mom to Pike Place Market for a fun-filled pre-day celebration. All 9-acres will play host to an unforgettable afternoon. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, a scavenger hunt, temporary mom tattoos and more.

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Ring in Spring with Pike Place Market

Sunday, March 20th, Pike Place Market celebrates its 25th annual Daffodil Day. This is a day to celebrate the first day of spring and the Market’s world-renowned flower farmers. Starting at 10am, anyone who stops by the flower tent under the Clock & Sign will receive a free bundle of daffodils while supplies last.

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Pike Place Market Celebrates its Women-Run Business Community

Pike Place Market has a remarkable community of 200+ successful women-run enterprises that make up Pike Place Market’s commercial shops, crafters and farmers.

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Pike Place Market Announces Annual Love in the Market Celebration

Pike Place Market Announces Annual Love in the Market Celebration A day to celebrate our love for all things local! On February 26th, Pike Place Market is celebrating our love for YOU – our Market shoppers, our Market explorers, our Market foodies, our Market supporters! Join us from 11am to 4pm for live music, a […]

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Pike Place Market Launches Brand New Website

Pike Place Market Launches Brand New Website Planning your next trip to the Market has never been easier with a new directory, Market Day Planner and more!   SEATTLE, February 2, 2022 – The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website packed with […]

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Mark Your Calendars for a Holiday at Pike Place Market

Mark Your Calendars for a Holiday at Pike Place Market Join Pike Place Market in December for four holiday events fit for the whole family. From holiday caroling to free Santa photos the Market is your one-stop-shop this holiday season.   SEATTLE, Dec 2, 2021 – Join Pike Place Market starting this Friday, December 3rd […]

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Magic in the Market is Back for its 26th Year at Pike Place Market

Your local Market has you covered this year with seasonal activities, gift shopping, live busker music, and more to get you in the holiday spirit!

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Pike Place Market Announces the 50th Anniversary of ‘Keep the Market’ Celebration

On October 23, join Pike Place Market in celebration of the Market being saved from demolition. Enjoy treasure hunts, live music, craft demonstrations, special gifts and more!

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