Charles Koh
This holiday season, Pike Place Market invites friends, families, and gift-seekers to a magical evening at the Holiday Night Market with Santa on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Experience handmade treasures, farm fresh finds, free Santa photos, live music, seasonal treats and drinks on the MarketFront Pavilion.
A Night of Local Artisan Gifts & Farm-Fresh Finds
Stroll through a curated winter marketplace featuring 50 craftspeople and 11 local farmers offering one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade goods, seasonal treats, and thoughtful stocking stuffers. Whether you’re searching for artisan jewelry, handcrafted ceramics, cozy holiday décor, or fresh farm products, the Night Market is the perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list.
Holiday Cheer, Music & Santa Photos
Bring the whole family! Santa will be on hand for free photos, creating lasting holiday memories against the iconic backdrop of Pike Place Market. Guests can enjoy live music by Lace Cadence of KEXP, seasonal snacks, and a beer garden hosted by Old Stove Brewing. Select Market businesses will also stay open late for holiday shopping and dining, giving visitors even more ways to enjoy the evening throughout the entire Market.
Experience Pike Place Market After Dark
The Holiday Night Market offers a rare chance to experience Pike Place Market after the daytime hustle and bustle fades, revealing a completely different side of this iconic destination. Under glowing lights and festive décor, the Market comes alive with holiday energy, a vibrant mix of live music, one-of-a-kind shopping, and joyful community spirit. This special evening invites guests to discover the Market in a new, unforgettable way and create a seasonal tradition they’ll look forward to year after year.
Learn More about the Holiday Night Market and to see the full list of vendors, visit the event page here.
A Note for Early Holiday Celebrators
Guests who want to kick off the holidays at Pike Place Market even sooner can join the fun at the 40thAnnual Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank’s largest fundraiser of the year, happening this Saturday, December 6th. It’s another festive way to support the Market community while getting into the holiday spirit ahead of the Holiday Night Market.
Learn More about Figgy Pudding here.
