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FREE Downloadable Pike Place Market Book
Did you know Pike Place Market is one of the most studied public markets in the world? The Pike Place Market PDA has put together a free digital book sharing stories from the Market’s rich 114-year history.
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Patios & Balconies at Pike Place Market
From pop-up patios to street-side dining and rooftop balconies — restaurants in Pike Place Market are making it easy for you to enjoy our changing seasons in the Pacific Northwest. We’re built for the rain, and prepared for it too!
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Holiday Night Market
When the sun sets on Thursday, December 16th, our MarketFront Pavilion will turn into a joyfully lit winter wonderland. Shop an extensive selection of handmade gifts + enjoy live music, seasonal cocktails, and snacks!
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Handmade & Homegrown: Visiting Pa Cha’s Flower Farm
In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we introduce you to Pa Cha and her husband, Thong. Come “virtually” check out their farm New Garden in Fall City, Washington.
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Pike Place Market Celebrates Proclamation Day
On November 2, 2021, Pike Place Market celebrated the Proclamation Day of the Keep the Market vote. 50 years ago (on November 2, 1971), Seattle citizens voted YES to keep Pike Place Market after nearly a decade-long battle to raze the Market and revitalize the area.
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Friends of the Market!
Pike Place Market would not be here today without a group of Market advocates called Friends of the Market. They saved Pike Place Market 50 years ago and are still an active part in its preservation.
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50th Anniversary of the Citizens’ Initiative to Keep the Market!
We all know Pike Place Market today as the Soul of Seattle, a place to shop local and Meet the Producer. It’s hard to imagine the Market not being here, but 50 years ago we almost lost it to a wrecking ball.
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Handmade & Homegrown: Environmentally Friendly Businesses
Happy Earth Day! In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who aim to be zero waste or upcycle. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!
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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 3
In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.
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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 2
In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.
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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 1
In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.
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Handmade & Homegrown: 4 Gifts Your Mom Will Love
In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who make great gifts for your mom, wife, or yourself! It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!
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The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition and Fundraiser is a heart-warming night of caroling, music, and community. This year, Figgy Pudding is celebrating 35 years of fun.
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Handmade & Homegrown: Celebrating Spring
In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who will make your spring that much more colorful! It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!
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Handmade & Homegrown: 4 Black Owned-Businesses
In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to two farmers, a group of gallery owners in our DownUnder, and an artist in our Crafts Market. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!
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Handmade & Homegrown: Meet 4 Women Business Owners
In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 women business owners at Pike Place Market. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!
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Handmade & Homegrown: Valentine Week
In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re introducing you to the artists, crafters, farmers, and small business owners who sell handmade and homegrown products in the Market. Discover your next favorite vendor or find that perfect gift all from your home!
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13 Ridiculously Tasty Food Gifts for Dad (YUM!)
Treat dad to where he wants it the most…his stomach! Give dad the taste of Pike Place Market with any of these tasty treats!
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Frank’s Quality Produce Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The highstall in the Corner Market building celebrated its 40th anniversary on March 12, 2019, but the Genzale Family has been at Pike Place Market much longer.
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Falling in love! Wedding at the Pike Market Senior Center
Just one day after Valentine’s Day, Bennie and Patricia were married in the very room where they met at the Pike Market Senior Center.
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Get to Know the Pike Place MarketFront
You may know our iconic sign and the main arcade, but what about our MarketFront? The Pike Place MarketFront opened in June 2017 and it plays an integral role in restoring Seattle’s new waterfront and connecting downtown to the Sound.
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Pike Place Market Joins Internationally Renowned Public Markets in Magnificent Seven Alliance
Since 1907, Pike Place Market has been the soul of Seattle and the source of some of the best locally grown produce, fresh seafood, specialty food, handmade gifts and independently owned shops and boutiques.
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Be Green, Drive EVs (Electric Vehicles)!
Did you know, Pike Place Market has reserved parking just for electric vehicles (EVs)! Easily identified by green paint outlining the space, are nine parking spaces reserved for EVs, located in the MarketFront Parking Garage located at 1901 Western Ave.
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50 Years of Love: A Match Made in (Market) Heaven
Almost 50 years ago, two teenagers working at their families’ businesses created what would become a classic Market love story.
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Behind the Scenes: Pike Market Senior Center
For 40 years, the Pike Market Senior Center has served low-income and homeless seniors in the immediate downtown Seattle area.
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Holiday Buttons by Graig Anderson
Sasquatch pulling a sleigh. Skiing snowman. Bubblefish playing the cello. These are a just few of the fantastical scenes depicted over the years on Graig Anderson’s Pike Place Market holiday buttons. See the 2021 holiday button!
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