The Season’s Best Celebrations Await at Pike Place Market

Three Unique Holiday Events to Brighten Your Season – From Caroling Competitions to Santa Photos and Handmade Crafts

SEATTLE, WA – After kicking off the season with the 29th Magic in the Market, Pike Place Market continues to spread holiday cheer with three exciting events designed to delight visitors of all ages, starting this week. From joyful caroling to free Santa photos and hands-on crafts, there’s something magical for everyone this holiday season.

Discover event details, gift guides, and community stories on Pike Place Market’s Holiday Page: PikePlaceMarket.org/Holiday. At Pike Place Market, every gift tells a story.

Mark Your Calendar!

Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank’s 39th Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Under the Public Market Clock & Sign and along Pike Place

Celebrate the spirit of the season while supporting a good cause! Join the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank (PMSC-FB) for this beloved, family-friendly tradition. Twenty caroling teams will compete across the Market’s cobblestones, filling the air with holiday cheer. Funds raised at Figgy Pudding directly support programs that provide free meals, activities, and essential services for low-income and homeless seniors, as well as food bank services for people of all ages.

During the event, enjoy live holiday music and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local Market vendors.

Event Timeline:

• 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Event kickoff on stage under the iconic Public Market Clock & Sign
• 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Caroling teams perform along Pike Place (maps provided)
• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Awards and performances on stage

Ways to Support:
This free event offers opportunities to give back! Donate via QR code at the event, cash, or online at FiggyPudding.org.

Free Santa Photos & Special Shopping Offer
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MarketFront Pavilion

Capture a special holiday memory with FREE photos with Santa at Pike Place Market! Afterward, explore the Market’s nine acres of unique shops and vendors. Spend $50 or more at any Market business and redeem your receipts for a custom Market gift-giving bag with tissue paper (while supplies last). This is also a great opportunity to pick up the annual Holiday Button in our Handmade Craft Market, learn more about the Market’s Holiday Button tradition.

Crafty’s Handmade HoliDAYS
Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Daily)
MarketFront Pavilion

Celebrate the art of handmade gifting at Crafty’s Handmade HoliDAYS! This weeklong event features artist demonstrations, free kids’ crafts, live holiday music, and exclusive handmade treasures from talented Market artisans. Bring your family to enjoy festive activities and discover the perfect personal touches to add to your holiday season.

Make Pike Place Market Your Holiday Destination
Whether you’re singing along at Figgy Pudding, snapping a photo with Santa, or exploring handmade treasures, Pike Place Market is your ultimate holiday destination.

For more information about these events and everything holiday at the Market, visit PikePlaceMarket.org/Holiday.

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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 (Bristol)
Interim Marketing Director, Pike Place Market PDA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 724-8142