PIKE PLACE MARKET POCKET GUIDE

KIDS & FAMILIESSpend a day exploring the Market with your family and make memories to last a lifetime. We’ve highlighted 10 fun and funky, family-friendly ideas for your next Pike Place adventure.

1. Meet the Market’s MascotSay hi to Rachel the Piggy Bank, the bronze sculpture by artist Georgia Gerber, weighing in at 550 lbs! Climb aboard, snap a pic, and drop a coin in to support the Pike Place Market Foundation.

3. Shop Local and HandmadeDiscover one-of-a-kind creations in the North Arcade crafts market. From cuddly creatures by Careful, It Bites to original children’s collage art by Kate Endle, you’re sure to find something special for kids of all ages.

2. Behold the Famous Flying Fish“Heyyyyyyahh!” Listen for the cheers coming from Pike Place Fish Market and step right up to watch fishmongers toss huge salmon back-and-forth across the seafood counters.

4. Go Crazy for CollectiblesExplore the Lower Levels for five floors of unique shops filled with treasures to take home, like the Miniature Car Dealer, Market Magic Shop, Golden Age Collectables and Hands of the World.

9. Peek Behind the ScenesGawk as the “Donut Robot” makes mouth-watering minis at Daily Dozen Doughnut Company and get a glimpse into the cheesemaking process through the windows of Beecher’s Handmade Cheese.

10. Get Stuck in Post AlleyAwesome or icky? The Gum Wall in Lower Post Alley truly is a sight to behold. In 2015, 20 years worth of gum was cleaned off the walls. The result? 2,350 pounds of old chewing gum!

PIKE PLACE MARKET KIDS & FAMILIES

7. Treat YourselfTaste your way through dozens of bakeries and sweets shops. Indulge in floats at Shug’s Soda Fountain, froyo at Shy Giant, eclairs at Choukette, Greek yogurt at Ellenos, and candy galore at Sweetie’s.

8. Have Fun with QuartersFind vintage games and old-fashioned fun sprinkled around the Market. Have your fortune told by Elvis at the Magic Shop, play pinball at Orange Dracula, or “Ride the Champion” at Shug’s Soda Fountain.

5. Discover Market OdditiesKeep your eyes peeled for some fun and funky attractions throughout the Market’s winding alleys and historic buildings. Don’t miss the Giant Shoe Museum on Lower Level 4!

6. Relax on a Rooftop OasisTake a break and gaze across Elliott Bay in the Pike Place Urban Garden, where local residents grow veggies for the food bank and senior center. It’s also a great spot for your grab n’ go picnic.