December News + Updates

Photo taken at last year's Pioneer Square Holiday Market.

Mark Your Calendar for the 3rd Annual Holiday Market


Save the date for the upcoming Pioneer Square Holiday Market on December 8th and 9th!


The two-day holiday market features local vendors, artisan gifts, free cocoa, and much more! Downtown Seattle Association will also free ice-skating rink (including free skate rentals) for families to enjoy.


Date: Friday, December 8th from 3p – 7p and

Saturday, December 9th from 11a – 3p

Location: Occidental Square

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Ornament Scavenger Hunt


We're having a weekly ornament scavenger hunt throughout Pioneer Square until December 21st.

 

Every week, we’re hiding an ornament (or two or three!) at one of our neighborhood retailers or galleries. We’ll share clues here on our Instagram Stories to help you track them down!

 

Did you find an ornament? Please let the business know before you leave! The ornament is yours to keep and enjoy. Ornaments are also available for purchase at Glasshouse Studios.

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Join Us for Our Business Improvement Area Annual Meeting & Celebration


Join us for our end-of-the-year celebration on Wednesday, December 6th at The Jack (74 S Jackson St). Drinks and light refreshments will be available.


If you are Pioneer Square BIA members in good standing, please join us at 3:30p. Feel free to invite your staff to join (they must RSVP). Click the link below to RSVP for PSQ BIA members.

RSVP BIA

All other community members are welcome to join our celebration at 4:15p. Please click the link below to RSVP for non-BIA members.

RSVP Non-BIA

Request More Neighborhood Map and Guide Brochures


Let us know if you need more copies of the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Map and Guide brochures to provide for patrons or guests.


Please complete the form in the link below if your business or organization is in need of more copies of the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Map & Guide, or if you have not yet received maps. One of our Alliance staff members will drop it off during your business hours or at a preferred time. 

 

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Donation-Based Pilates Class with Kinesia Pilates and Nino Studio


Join Kinesia Pilates, in collaboration with Nino Studio, for a donation-based mat class on December 7th at 12p.


Kinesia Studios will be hosting a donation-based mat class at Nino Studio (316 1st. Ave S) on Thursday, December 7th at 12p. Contributions from the class will benefit the Bread of Life Mission. The class is open for all skill levels. To learn more about Kinesia Studios, click the link below.

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First Thursday Art Walk

View the Newest Exhibitions


Join Seattle’s Original First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square. The art walk is FREE & self-guided, every First Thursday of the month, and parking is free from 5p - 10p at participating garages. Visit www.FirstThursdaySeattle.com to see a roundup of upcoming events and opening exhibitions for the next Art Walk coming up on December 7th.

Want to receive a once-a-month Art Walk event email? We'll send you a list of upcoming events to help keep you in the loop. Click the link below to subscribe.

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Photo courtesy of J. Rinehart Gallery.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Expansive

This month, we're spotlighting Expansive, a six-floor coworking space at the historic Pioneer Building. Opened in 2017, Expansive offers an extensive network of affordable, fully serviced flexible office spaces, coworking space, executive suites and meeting rooms.


"Expansive clients come from every walk of life," says Area Sales Manager Lauren Johnson. "What unites them is their desire to design their own experience and seize every day - so that their work fuels their lives, and their lives improve their work."


If you're looking for a place to hold a corporate event or gather in Pioneer Square, Expansive is a great option. Expansive has space for both corporate and social events for hourly and daily rates. From open coworking space, to large private offices, to SmartSuites, they can accommodate events for teams up to 75 people.


They are now offering one month free on a 12 month term, valid through December 31, 2023. Click the link below to learn more about Expansive.

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Photos courtesy of Expansive.

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Please consider a gift to the Alliance for Pioneer Square to help ensure the neighborhood remains strong and vibrant!


For Neighborhood Businesses


Here are high attendance events in the month of December:


Monday, December 18th

Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles @ 5:15p (65k)


Sunday, December 31st

Seahawks vs Pittsburg Steelers @ 1:05p (65k)


To better inform business operations on game and event days, follow this link to the Lumen Field and Event CenterWAMU Theater, and T-Mobile Park event calendar.

Upcoming Events at a Glance



Cone & Steiner Holiday Market on December 9th and 10th from 12p - 3p both days


Marina Alberino at Fredrick Holmes and Company on December 9th from 7p - 9:30p


Salsa Con Arte at TASWIRA on December 13th, starting at 7p


White Wine Blending Experience at Locus Wines on December 20th, starting at 6p

Recent Press Highlights


This Outdoor Holiday Market in Seattle is having an Ornament Scavenger Hunt (Curiocity)


Seattle Cafes That Are Perfect for Remote Work (Eater)


Occasion Restaurants For When You Want to Go Big (Seattle Met)


Pioneer Square cafe fosters home, healing for Indigenous Seattleites (Seattle Times)


The 19 Best Coffee Shops in Seattle (Infatuation)

Neighborhood Construction Updates

East/West Connection Info Session


The Alliance for Pioneer Square and Waterfront Seattle invite you to a free virtual info session on the upcoming East/West Connection project.


Waterfront Seattle is gearing up to start construction on the Pioneer Square East-West Pedestrian Improvement project in early January 2024. To learn more about the upcoming year-long construction project, sign up for the informational session via Zoom on Monday, December 4th from 12p - 1p.

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Construction Round Up


Railspur


5G Utility Work


East/West Connections


2nd Avenue Extension South Streetlight Upgrades


3rd & Yesler Safety Improvements


On-Going Projects





Westland Hotel Construction


Metropole Building Construction


2nd Ave S Extension & S Jackson St Bridge Planning Study



Visit The Alliance for Pioneer Square’s website for an interactive project map and up to date information on of current and future public realm projects.

Social Media Takeover Program

Each Friday, we give neighborhood businesses and organizations the opportunity to take over our social media channels.


Share a series of photo and video content to the Alliance for Pioneer Square’s social media channels via stories, feed posts, and live video updates, for the entire day.


Fill out the Google Form to get started with the process or email us at info@pioneersquare.org if you have any questions.


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Resources for Small Businesses


The Alliance for Pioneer Square has compiled a series of resources and information intended to assist neighborhood small business owners, managers and employees.


Pioneer Square Business Marketing Toolkit


Worker and Business Resources


Public Safety Resources


Other Resource Lists

Need a notary? Email us at admin@pioneersquare.org for complimentary notary service.

Stay Engaged!


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