September News + Updates

Save the Date for BIA Annual Neighborhood Celebration: November 18th

The Alliance will be hosting the annual BIA Neighborhood Celebration on Tuesday, November 18th from 4p - 6p. Be sure to mark the date on your calendar, as we come together as a community before the holiday season.


The BIA Annual Neighborhood Celebration is open to all Pioneer Square business owners, residents, workers, and friends. We will provide more details and event information, including location, in the October email newsletter.


Stay tuned!

WALK DONT RUN Art Marathon on September 20th


WALK DONT RUN is a free, outdoor community art event featuring 100 artists that activates downtown Seattle's urban parks, sidewalks, plazas, and storefronts with visual art, performance + music, along a 3-kilometer walking route from Pioneer Square to Belltown. The inaugural event kicks off on Saturday, September 20th from 12p - 6p.


Click the link below to register for the event.

Aqui Mercado Returns to Occidental Square on Sept 28th

Vamos al mercado! Join the fiesta as the vibrant pop-up market Aqui Mercado returns to Occidental Square on Sunday, September 28th from 12p - 6p.


The Latin market features dozens of Latinx, POC & LGBTQ local vendors, live music, delicious bites, and captivating performances. This is one free party you don't want to miss.


Click the link below to learn more about Aqui Mercado and stay updated on event details.

First Thursday Art Walk: September 4th, 2025

Join us this month for First Thursday Art Walk!

Explore the vibrant art galleries, venues, markets, and businesses. The art walk is FREE & self-guided and parking is free from 5p - 10p at participating garages. For more info, please visit www.FirstThursdaySeattle.com or click the link below to see a roundup of upcoming events and a map to help you plan your Art Walk.

Want to receive a once-a-month Art Walk event email? We'll send you a list of upcoming events delivered one week before First Thursday.

New to the Neighborhood: DeLeo Bros. Pizza

This month, we're spotlighting DeLeo Bros. Pizza, the newest restaurant to open in the neighborhood.


The DeLeo Bros are a multigenerational entrepreneurial family, with a long history in the Puget Sound Owners Nathaniel and John, and their team are currently serving New York-style pizza by the slice and will be expanding their menu offerings soon.


Stop by and grab a bite for lunch, and be sure to give them a follow for updates and specials.


202 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA

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For Neighborhood Businesses

Upcoming Events at a Glance


Venue Showcase at The 101 on Sept 10th 


Ceramic Charms Workshop at Friend Museum on Sept 14th


African Sports Federation Soccer Tournament in Occidental Park on Sept 14th 


Rooftop Yoga & Wine with Browne Family Vineyards on Sept 25th


Recent Press Highlights


Seattle's Oldest Neighborhood Has Been Revitalized As A Walkable, Vibrant Haven (Islands)


The Best Sports Bars in Seattle (Eater)


This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos (Afar)


A Brief History of Seattle's J&M Cafe (Axios)

Click here to view our full event calendar. For a list of additional stadium events and concerts, follow these links to the Lumen FieldWAMU Theater, and T-Mobile Park event calendar.

Arts- + Culture Week Returns on September 20th - 27th


Art + Culture Week, from September 20th through September 27th, is a free citywide festival celebrating Seattle’s diverse art scene with cross-disciplinary collaborations spotlighting emerging and established artists to reflect Seattle’s unique cultural landscape.


There are a number of participating neighborhood art galleries hosting events during this time. Click the link to learn more and see upcoming events.

Neighborhood Construction Updates

Construction Round Up


Railspur



3rd Ave S and S Main St Bus Stop Improvements


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

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