Magic in the Market Returns on Small Business Saturday

Celebrate a Market Holiday with Family Fun, Santa Photos, Festive Shopping, and the Iconic Market Lighting Ceremony!

SEATTLE, WA – Embrace the holiday spirit at the 29th Annual Magic in the Market on Small Business Saturday! This cherished Seattle tradition offers a chance to get an early start on holiday shopping while enjoying seasonal activities with family and friends. On Saturday, November 30, join neighbors and visitors for a day of festivities featuring free Santa photos, hands-on workshops, holiday magic shows, Live music, the Market’s iconic lighting ceremony and more!

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Pike Place Market
Magic in the Market lands on Small Business Saturday each year, making it an ideal time to explore Pike Place Market’s 500 small businesses and find thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. From handcrafted treasures and locally sourced ingredients to unique holiday décor, the Market offers gifts that carry the personal touch of local artisans, generations of farmers, and independent business owners. Join a Seattle holiday tradition that celebrates community, supports local entrepreneurs, and kicks off the season in style at Pike Place Market.

Free Holiday Activities to Light Up Your Day

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Santa Photos
Bring your loved ones to capture a treasured holiday memory with a free photo with Santa right in front of the iconic Public Market Clock & Sign.

Special Shopping Offer
Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local businesses! Spend $50 or more at any Market business and receive a festive gift bag tote, complete with Market-themed tissue paper. Just bring your receipts to the Event Information Tent under the Public Market Center Clock & Sign. (Offer valid while supplies last.)

Fresh Christmas Trees by Oceanside Nurseries
Pick up a locally grown Christmas tree from Oceanside Nurseries right on Pike Place and bring home the essence of the season with these beautiful, fresh decorations.

Farm Fresh Lane
Take a stroll through Farm Fresh Lane on Pike Place and savor farm-fresh meals, stock up on ingredients for your holiday table, and discover unique, homegrown décor for the season.

Little Pike the Polar Bear Ornament Sewing Workshop
Join local artist Lovely Little Creatures for a hands-on workshop to create your very own “Little Pike the Polar Bear” ornament – a perfect addition to your holiday décor or a gift for a friend!

Coloring Station featuring “Little Pike Polar Bear” Cards
Unleash your creativity at the coloring station, featuring cards designed by Kori Cuddle Plush. Kids and adults alike will enjoy coloring the “Little Pike Polar Bear” to bring this Market character to life.

Crafty’s Handmade Workshop – Holiday Craft Showcase on the Pavilion
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts created by Pike Place Market’s talented artisans in this vibrant holiday craft showcase at the MarketFront Pavilion.

Build Your Market Holiday Button Collection
Pike Place Market’s collectible holiday button is back! Visit the Market’s craft line to pick up the exclusive 2024 button designed by Market artist Wais Ali, owner of East African Fine Art. This year, collectors can also add past years’ buttons to their collection—don’t miss out on this holiday keepsake!

Holiday Music and Market Busker Performances
Enjoy live music throughout the MarketFront and Economy Atrium, with seasonal favorites performed by STRUM Choral and Market buskers filling the air with holiday cheer.

Market Magic Shows with Market Magic Shop
Experience the wonder of live magic performances, brought to you by Market Magic Shop. Watch as mesmerizing tricks and illusions add sparkle to your holiday experience.

Cookie Decorating at Atrium Kitchen
Children are invited to the Economy Atrium to decorate cookies with holiday sprinkles and frosting, led by Chef Traci of Atrium Kitchen. It’s a sweet, creative activity the little ones will love!

Get a Market Foundation Pig Pin and Enter to Win a Charitable Market Gift Basket
Visit the Pike Place Market Foundation booth on the MarketFront to take photos with Santa Pig, donate and take home your very own Market Pig Pin, Spin the Community Wheel to learn more about the Market community and enter to WIN a Charitable Market Gift Basket!

5:00 PM

Lighting Ceremony
End the day with the much-anticipated Lighting Ceremony! Gather around as Santa leads the countdown, accompanied by a dazzling performance by the Can Can Culinary Cabaret dancers. Watch as the Market tree, neon vegetables and holiday lights illuminate the entire Market, officially kicking off the holiday season.

Make it a Market Holiday at Pike Place Market’s 29th Annual Magic in the Market! Bring your loved ones, your holiday spirit, and your festive cheer to share in this cherished Seattle tradition.

For more information, please visit PikePlaceMarket.org/Magic

Save the Date!
Pike Place Market has a full lineup of festive events to make your holiday season unforgettable.

Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank’s: The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition (Pike Place)
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Experience the 39th Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, where holiday spirit fills the Market as caroling groups perform for nearly 10,000 attendees. This joyful tradition is a cornerstone of Seattle’s holiday celebrations and raises essential funds each year to support the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank, which provide vital resources for the Market and Seattle community.
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Free Santa Photos & Special Shopping Offer (MarketFront Pavilion)
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bring your family and friends to Pike Place Market for a FREE holiday photo with Santa! After capturing your seasonal memories, enjoy shopping across our 9-acre historic Market and discover unique gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, when you spend $50 at any Market business, bring your receipts to the MarketFront Pavilion to redeem the Market gift bag tote and custom wrapping paper while supplies last.
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Crafty’s Handmade HoliDAYS (MarketFront Pavilion)
Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Daily)
Celebrate Crafty’s Handmade HoliDAYS at Pike Place Market! This special week features artist demonstrations, holiday music, and the best handmade shopping in Seattle. Stop by the MarketFront Pavilion to meet talented artisans and find one-of-a-kind treasures to complete your holiday shopping.
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Don’t miss these festive experiences at Pike Place Market!

Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority PDA
The nine-acre historic district is maintained and operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a not-for-profit public corporation created by the City of Seattle in 1973. The PDA supports the Market’s remarkable community by increasing farm and food retailing opportunities, supporting small and marginal businesses, and providing services for low-income individuals. In addition, PDA helps protect the essence of the Market by preserving, rehabilitating and maintaining the buildings within the Market. PikePlaceMarket.org

Media Contact:
Madison Douglas
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Pike Place Market PDA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 724-8142