All together now, "Happy Birthday to Pike Place Market, Happy Birthday to you..." Today, Seattle's iconic tourist trap turns the ripe ol' age of 102, and for those who don't want to do the math, it was 1907 when the market first opened. All of the community is invited to celebrate the historic market, during its very own birthday party. Make your way to Pike Place (under the sign and clock) by noon today, so you can snag a slice of birthday cake and hear the tunes of Seattle's The Tallboys. more ›