PDA Archives - Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market Welcomes Spring with 29th Annual Daffodil Day Celebration

Celebrate Spring with free daffodils and live music at Pike Place Market on Friday, March 20. Learn about local farmers and sign up for the PIKE BOX CSA!

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Celebrate Love at Pike Place Market This Valentine’s Day

Find the perfect bouquet and gifts for your loved ones this Galentine’s Day and receive a free artist-designed Valentine’s Day card!

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Pike Place Market Hosts Local Love Day on February 7

As a thank you to our locals, come out to the Market to enjoy live music, exclusive Market Coupon Books, free historical Market tours, and live art demonstrations on Feb. 7!

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Pike Place Market Hosts New Stretch & Savor Wellness Event

Begin your day with intention at this wellness-focused experience that brings together movement, nourishment, and community.

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Limited Vehicle Access on Pike Place

Pike Place Market PDA is limiting vehicle access on Pike Place for non-essential traffic to support small businesses and farmers. Before you head to the Market be sure to plan your visit at PikePlaceMarket.org/Traffic to learn how to access our parking garage.

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Celebrate the First Day of Spring at the 28th Annual Daffodil Day!

Spring is just around the corner, and Pike Place Market is celebrating with its 28th Annual Daffodil Day on Thursday, March 20! This beloved tradition welcomes the season with free bundles of fresh daffodils, grown by local flower farmers, and a chance to learn more about the PIKE BOX program—a farm-to-customer CSA supporting over 30 Washington farmers.

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Celebrate Love at Pike Place Market This Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Pike Place Market on February 14 from 11 AM – 4 PM with fresh flowers, locally designed gifts, and delicious treats. Enjoy exclusive offerings like farm-fresh donuts, artist-designed Valentine’s cards, and a flower-themed photo op for a memorable holiday experience.

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Pike Place Market Appoints a New Executive Director

After an extensive national search, Rachel Ligtenberg has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Pike Place Market PDA. With a wealth of experience from over three decades at REI and other leadership roles, Rachel is uniquely positioned to guide the Market into its next chapter.

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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 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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