#ShopLocal for Back-to-School at Pacific Place
Physical retail is back in a big way this fall and Pacific Place is home to some great stores that are new & noteworthy for back-to-school shopping. This is a great opportunity for Seattleites to shop local for the season ahead while also supporting amazing local brands.
For Kids
Rapozza
This new store on property is part of the city’s official Seattle Restored program and features sustainable childrenswear in colorful prints for kids age 2-10. The playful assortment includes t-shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, hoodies, and more. This store is part of the city’s official Seattle Restored program.
Utility Vest, $68
Pima Cotton Hoodie, $70
Simply Seattle
For mini sports fans, Simply Seattle has a variety of youth sizes available in everything from t-shirts, to sweatshirts, and hats. Shoppers will find gear for all their favorite teams including the Seahawks, Kraken, Sounders, and more.
Chalo
Female-founded and locally owned, Chalo celebrates local culture in the heart of the city. Back to school shoppers will find great pouches of all sizes to organize pens, pencils, markers, and school supplies. Plus, kids will love the assortment of stickers and city t-shirts.
Seattle Medium Pouch, $19.99
Seattle Kids T-Shirt, $24.99
Seattle Typo Sticker, $3.99
The Handmade Showroom
Kids and parents alike will love the great assortment of locally-made kids t-shirts, stickers, accessories, and pins at The Handmade Showroom. They even have Jimothy magnets that are perfect for locker decor.
Montlake T-Shirt, $30
Raccoon T-Shirt, $30
Snail Sticker, $5.50
For Teens
Grunge Mart
Founded by iconic photographer Karen Mason Blair, Grunge Mart is a new store and photo gallery dedicated to Seattle’s grunge-era music scene. The assortment includes t-shirts, posters (great for decorating lockers and bedrooms!), stickers, and more. This store is part of the city’s official Seattle Restored program.
PROTO101
Female-founded and locally owned by Liyin Kok, PROTO101 specializes in sustainable fashion with thoughtful design details that are built to last. The selection includes organic t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, and more. These essentials are great wardrobe staples for back-to-school.
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
While on-site, families can pick up cookies at Midnight Cookie Co. and have fun building Lego mini figures at Emerald Brick Road, located on the Concourse Level. Movie fans can check out showtimes and see what’s new at AMC 11.
DINING OPTIONS
Pacific Place has a variety of dynamic dining options that are great for kids and families including Pike Place Chowder, Din Tai Fung, Haidilao Hot Pot, and Seng Tong Thai.
EASY PARKING
Convenient underground parking is available at Pacific Place. ($) The sky bridge to Nordstrom can be accessed from the 3rd floor.
Located in the heart of Downtown Seattle and featuring a mix of independently owned stores, Pacific Place offers a unique back-to-school shopping experience in the city.
Pacific Place
600 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98101
