Magic in the Market

Experience the holiday season like never before at the Pike Place Market 29th Annual Magic in the Market! Gather with family, friends, and neighbors for a day filled with festive cheer, seasonal shopping, and delightful activities for all ages. Discover the joy of the holidays with Market traditions, heartwarming performances, holiday treats, and, of course, Santa!

11:00AM – 4:00PM

Santa Photos

Stop by and take a FREE photo with Santa atop the iconic Market farm truck, surrounded by beautifully decorated holiday trees and a festive display of Market gifts. Bring the family, snap a memory, and take home a holiday keepsake to cherish!

Special Shopping Offer

First 500 Shoppers! 

Celebrate your local shopping spirit with a special offer! Spend $50 or more at any Market business to receive the ultimate gift giving bag complete with Market tissue paper. Spend the day shopping the Market then present your gifts in this festive Market package. Show your receipts at the Event Information Tent, located under the Public Market Center Clock & Sign. (Offer valid while supplies last.)

Fresh Christmas Trees by Oceanside Nurseries

Pick up a fresh Christmas tree or a fragrant holiday wreath from Oceanside Nurseries. Whether it’s for your home or to gift a loved one, these beautiful, locally grown greens will bring the season’s magic to life in your space.

Farm Fresh Lane

Stroll through Farm Fresh Lane on Pike Place and dive into the essence of local farming. Savor farm-fresh meals, gather the finest ingredients for your holiday table, and discover unique, homegrown decorations for your seasonal celebrations. Explore:

– Aj’s Family Farm

– Baby Chavs

– Sidhu Farms

– Silver Springs Creamery

– Tiny’s Organic

– 9th & Hennepin Donuts

Be sure to also visit our Artisan Prepared Food vendors on the MarketFront Pavilion: El Mixteco Aguas Frescas, Rainbow Fresh, , Thai Street-Gourmet and The Brewmaster’s Company.

Little Pike the Polar Bear Ornament Sewing Workshop

Join Market artist Lovely Little Creatures for a special hands-on sewing workshop where you can create your very own “Little Pike the Polar Bear” ornament. These handmade treasures are perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to a friend. Limited spots for this activity, come early and sign up!

Workshop Times:

– 11:15am – 12:00pm 

– 12:15pm – 1:00pm

– 2:00pm – 2:45pm

– 3:00pm – 3:45pm

Coloring Station featuring “Little Pike the Polar Bear” Cards

Get creative at our coloring station, featuring a custom-designed “Little Pike Polar Bear” card by local illustrator Kori Cuddle Plush, inspired by the character and story from Lovely Little Creatures. Kids and adults alike will love bringing Little Pike to life with vibrant colors.

Crafty’s Handmade Workshop – Holiday Craft Showcase on the Pavilion

Experience the magic of handcrafted holiday shopping at the MarketFront Pavilion! Step into a vibrant showcase featuring the Market’s talented artisans and discover one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that will make your holiday shopping truly memorable.

Build Your Market Holiday Button Collection

Join the tradition! Each holiday season, Pike Place Market celebrates our Handmade Craft Market with a collectible holiday button, designed by a Market artist and gifted to shoppers who visit our craft line. Whether you’re a longtime collector or a newcomer, this is your chance to pick up the exclusive 2024 button created by Market artist Wais Ali owner of East African Fine Art. Plus, for the first time, you’ll be able to add buttons from past years to your collection—don’t miss out on this unique holiday keepsake!

Holiday Music and Market Buskers

15min Magic Shows Start Every Hour from 11am – 4pm 

Enjoy live, festive music performances throughout the MarketFront and Economy Atrium. Our Market buskers will fill the air with holiday cheer, and STRUM Choral will perform seasonal favorites in the Economy Atrium. Also, catch 15-minute magic show performances by James Donahue on the MarketFront.

Music Lineup on the MarketFront

11:00am – Vince Bigos

12:15pm – Patrick Santerre

1:30pm – Party Cats

2:45pm – Kerry Courtney

Market Magic Shows with Market Magic Shop

Witness spectacular magic with live performances hosted by Market Magic Shop. Be amazed by the tricks and illusions that bring the wonder of the holiday season to life for all ages!

Cookie Decorating at Atrium Kitchen

Bring the little ones to the Economy Atrium for a free cookie decorating adventure with Chef Traci from Atrium Kitchen. Children can express their creativity with holiday-themed cookies, sprinkles, and frosting to take home (or enjoy on the spot!).

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!

5:00PM – 6:00PM

Lighting Ceremony

Join the Market community for the highlight of the day as we gather for the Lighting Ceremony! Watch Santa lead the countdown, accompanied by a sparkling dance performance by the Can Can Culinary Cabaret dancers. Together, we’ll light up the Market’s tree, giant vegetables, and Market-wide holiday lights, officially welcoming the holiday season. Plus, witness the exciting reveal of this year’s Pike Place Market holiday button!

Bring your loved ones, your holiday spirit, and your festive cheer for a day of Magic at the Market!