Do you need something unique for a gift this Holiday Season. Come to Market Square in Pittsburgh for the 1st Annual Holiday Market. There will be vendors with gifts from around the world. There is something for everyone, including kids favorite person this season, Santa. Keep reading to find out all the details on this great market.Inspired by the original Christkindlemarkt created in 1545 in Nuremberg, Germany, and the Christkindlmarket in Chicago, IL, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ brings a cherished German tradition with international flair and local charm to Downtown Pittsburgh. Visitors will be in for a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience as they stroll through an illuminated Market Square, weaving through the European-style wooden chalets, adorned with holly and illuminated with little white lights. It's the perfect atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy the magic of the season. The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ grand opening is on Saturday, Nov. 24 and is a part of Downtown Pittsburgh's 2012 Holiday Saturdays. Courtesy of Peoples Natural Gas and thanks to our founding sponsors, Colcom Foundation and Laurel Foundation, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ will be open seven days a week through
Sunday, Dec. 23, allowing visitors to re-visit Market Square for last minute holiday items!
November 24 - December 23
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Market Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission is FREE!
Bringing Pittsburgh's founding cultures to the Golden Triangle
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market will feature regional, national, and international vendors to showcase authentic gift items from around the world that can’t be found anywhere else in the City besides the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™! This is your chance to purchase quality collectibles and novelties from foreign countries such as Russia, Switzerland, and Italy. Shoppers will be entertained by a variety of performers, including local dance groups, choirs and carolers, showcasing Pittsburgh’s rich cultural heritage.
Make sure the kids visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at their Pittsburgh home right in Market Square specially designed by Desmone & Associates Architects. Bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank before jumping in line to get your picture taken with 'Jolly Old Saint Nick.' From shopping, music, and FREE high-quality entertainment, there is something for everyone to do at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™!
Santa's House Special Hours:
Mon – Friday noon – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday noon – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday noon – 4:00 p.m.
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Market Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission is FREE!
Bringing Pittsburgh's founding cultures to the Golden Triangle
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market will feature regional, national, and international vendors to showcase authentic gift items from around the world that can’t be found anywhere else in the City besides the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™! This is your chance to purchase quality collectibles and novelties from foreign countries such as Russia, Switzerland, and Italy. Shoppers will be entertained by a variety of performers, including local dance groups, choirs and carolers, showcasing Pittsburgh’s rich cultural heritage.
Make sure the kids visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at their Pittsburgh home right in Market Square specially designed by Desmone & Associates Architects. Bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank before jumping in line to get your picture taken with 'Jolly Old Saint Nick.' From shopping, music, and FREE high-quality entertainment, there is something for everyone to do at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™!
Santa's House Special Hours:
Mon – Friday noon – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday noon – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday noon – 4:00 p.m.
For more information see Downtown Pittsburgh.
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