Events planned for grand opening of Seattle's Overlook Walk

Seattle's new overlook walk opens Oct. 4

The Overlook Walk, which connects Pike Place Market to the Seattle waterfront, will officially open on Friday, October 4.

SEATTLE - The grand opening of the newest addition to Seattle's Waterfront is happening this weekend, along with some fun activities to celebrate the development.

The Overlook Walk is set to open on October 4. It's a pathway that connects downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market and the newly revitalized Waterfront Park.

The pedestrian-friendly connection is on the former site of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, boasting stunning views of Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. It hopes to benefit the 500 small businesses, farmers, and artisans that operate within Pike Place Market.

A lively celebration is planned on October 4 at Pike Place Market’s MarketFront for the Overlook Walk's grand opening.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can see live music performances from the Market's favorite buskers, along with live craft demonstrations by local artisans. Here's who you can expect:

Travelin' Miles
Bob Goldstick
Carly Ann Calbero
Dot & Dimension (Rite Tilwani) - linocut printmaking
CMS Ceramics (Chris Scamehorn) - pottery

In addition to the music and crafts, there's plenty to see along the Waterfront, MarketFront, and downtown Seattle area. But if you haven't seen the view yet, it's worth checking out.

The link between downtown and the waterfront bridges a vertical gap of nearly 100 feet. Its completion represents the culmination of years of civic planning and partnership.

"The new Overlook Walk is a game-changer for downtown and the pedestrian experience between Pike Place Market and the waterfront. We’re not just opening a new park, we’re opening an entirely new part of our city — with new views and ways to enjoy downtown," said Downtown Seattle Association President and CEO Jon Scholes. "This is just the start of more great things to come as we look ahead to the entire waterfront being complete in early 2025. If you haven’t been downtown recently, the Overlook Walk is your invitation to come on over for an experience you can’t get anywhere else."

Construction of Overlook Walk began in the summer of 2022, part of the city’s multi-billion-dollar Waterfront Park redevelopment. Once complete, the park will offer seating, green spaces and a concession space for local businesses, set to open in 2025.

Learn more about the Overlook Walk's grand opening on the Pike Place Market's website.