Upcoming Events
June Book Club with Madison Books
June Book Selection: The Door, Magda Szabo
We meet the last Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Parlour Wines. All readers are welcome and you don't need to sign up in advance. We try to have multiple copies of the book club’s monthly pick available in the store beforehand.
Check https://www.madisonbks.com/ for more information and future books!
Music in the Park
Opening night of Music in the Park 2026!
Blue Velvet Groove is the premier PNW band for an unforgettable night of funk, disco, and 80s grooves! With a lineup that boasts multiple vocalists, captivating choreography, and a powerful horn section, they bring a high-energy, danceable vibe to every performance.
Get ready to groove to iconic hits from legends like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as funk and disco favorites from artists such as Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Bruno Mars, and Donna Summer. Blue Velvet Groove's members are seasoned performers with years of experience on stage—from lively clubs, luxury casinos, and elegant wineries to top-rated festivals, popular summer concert series, and international tours.
Emergency Hub Drill in the Park
Madison Park Hub will have a Setup and Takedown drill Saturday, August 8th | 11am-1pm at our Hub location in Madison Park (outside the tennis courts).
At this drill, Hub volunteers will practice setting up and taking down our hub equipment (canopies, tables, and more) and we’ll discuss and review some of our processes for helping Madison Park share help and resources during an emergency.
All neighbors are welcome to come see the drill! Questions welcome, or get on the Hub mailing list for reminders: madparkhub@gmail.com
Madison Park Garage Sale
We’re working on the details for the first Madison Park Garage Sale!
If you would like to participate as a volunteer or want to be a sale location, email volunteer@friendsofmadisonpark.com
Check back soon for more information!!
Music in the Park
Second week of Music in the Park!
THE JEWEL TONES are a sparkling homage to the music of Motown, the definitive era of American artistry and soul. They perform everything from doo-wop favorites to Motown classics to current hit songs with a modern Motown twist.
Follow them @MotownJewelTones on Instagram and Facebook.
Madison Valley Little Courtyard Market
Check out the new market in Madison Valley 3 weekends this summer!
Tom Skerritt Photography Event at Domicile Gallery
Tom Skerritt Birthday Event
domicile is pleased to host a special exhibition celebrating the life and artistic work of Madison Park's own Tom Skerritt.
Best known for his remarkable career as an actor spanning more than five decades, Tom has recently turned his creative talents to photography. A selection of his photographic work will be on view at domicile from August 19 through August 22.
Music in the Park
Week 3 of Music in the Park
Welcome back Neon Rain for their second year in Madison Park!
Led by powerhouse vocalist Morgan Klein, known for her soul-shaking vocals and unstoppable energy, this band delivers bold, electrifying performances that leave it all on the stage. Based in Mercer Island, Washington, this dynamic cover band brings a fresh edge to hits across decades and genres. From the first note to the last encore, they keep the crowd moving and the good vibes flowing.
Follow them on their website.
Tom Skerritt 93rd Birthday Celebration at Domicile Gallery
Tom Skerritt’s 93rd Birthday Celebration
To honor Tom's life, his art, and celebrate his 93rd birthday, we invite you to join us for a public reception on Saturday, August 22, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
June Book Club with Madison Books
June Book Selection: Patriot, Alexei Navalny
Join the Mad Book Club
We meet the last Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Parlour Wines. All readers are welcome and you don't need to sign up in advance. We try to have multiple copies of the book club’s monthly pick available in the store beforehand.
Check https://www.madisonbks.com/ for more information and future books!
Music in the Park
Week 4 of Music in the Park
The Locals are a western Washington cover band playing classic rock hits at venues, private events, and festivals.
Give them a listen on their website!
Madison Park Art Walk
Friday, September 18, 2026
in the Madison Park Business District
4pm - 8pm
This year, Madison Park’s very own Domicile Gallery and Friends of Madison Park—along with local artists Anne Woodford and Nene Larson—have the pleasure of hosting Madison Park’s Annual Art Walk. This free event will take place throughout the businesses in Madison Park. No tickets are necessary!
Want to participate as an artist?
Call for Artists is now open until July 15, click here to apply.
Community Meeting
Join us for our first neighborhood meeting of 2026. Hear hear about Halloween plans, holiday festivities, Party for the Park, and other upcoming events in the works, as well as any new information we have a out the Bathhouse Renovation, volunteer needs, and maybe a speaker? Check back for updates!
Bastille Party
Visit domicile’s third annual Bastille pop-up featuring small French-inspired artistic works by a variety of artists.
Bastille Pop-Up:
Wednesday, July 15th - Sunday, July 19th
6pm - 8pmBastille Party:
Saturday, July 18th at 1pm
Little Courtyard Market
Check out the new market in Madison Valley 3 weekends this summer!
Prospect Preserve Work Party
Join our work party from 9-12 on Saturday, July 18th to help weed and spread wood chips on our flourishing, beautiful Street End Park at E. Prospect and 41st Ave E. The City provides tools, but bring your own if you’d prefer. Meet your neighbors and keep this lake access park looking beautiful and healthy.
Bastille Day Pop Up at Domicile
Visit domicile’s third annual Bastille pop-up featuring small French-inspired artistic works by a variety of artists.
Bastille Pop-Up:
Wednesday, July 15th - Sunday, July 19th
6pm - 8pmBastille Party:
Saturday, July 18th at 1pm
Community Meeting
We’re moving back to the 7pm start time for this meeting, sorry for the confusion!
Join us for our first neighborhood meeting of 2026. Hear the line up for Music in the Park a recap of the Garden Tour, find out about upcoming events in the works, any new information we have a out the Bathhouse Renovation, volunteer needs, and maybe a speaker? Check back for updates!
Children's Parade & Picnic!
Find more information on the event page.
Mark your calendars for this incredible day of fun for the whole family, all set in Madison Park.
This is a free event that starts with a parade down Madison Street and ends in the park where guests can participate in games, food, face painting, music and more!
Also take a stroll through the farmers market and sidewalk sale going on that day.
Don’t miss this signature event!
Thank you to the 2026 Sponsors:
Red Wagon Toys
Junior League of Seattle
Woodside and Eckart Dentistry
Berts Red Apple
Seattle Kids Parties
DASS Dance
McGilvra’s Pub
The Original Children’s Shop
CHIEF of Mom Life
Madison Park Sidewalk Sale Weekend
Make sure to stop by the local shops and check out their sidewalk sales! The sales run all weekend during regular business hours.
Madison Park Sidewalk Sale Weekend
Make sure to stop by the local shops and check out their sidewalk sales! The sales run all weekend during regular business hours.
Montlake Garden Tour
Mark your calendar! This self-guided tour of gardens and artist studios in the neighborhood is back for 2026 with all new gardens and artwork and a chance to meet the creators!
Would you like to volunteer as a docent? Please visit https://www.montlake.net/gardentour email us at gardentour@montlake.net or visit the website so we can connect!
June Book Club with Madison Books
June Book Selection: I’m Off Then, Hape Kerkeling
Join the Mad Book Club
We meet the last Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Parlour Wines. All readers are welcome and you don't need to sign up in advance. We try to have multiple copies of the book club’s monthly pick available in the store beforehand.
Check https://www.madisonbks.com/ for more information and future books!
Little Courtyard Market
Check out the new market in Madison Valley 3 weekends this summer!
Planting Day at the Bath House
Come help make the Bath House beautiful for summer!
We will need help 'mulching' and planting. So bring your shovels and spades and join us!
I have blocked time from 9 - 12, but I REALLY want to be done by 11, so come early.
We will also need help watering the gardens this season in order to ensure they remain healthy. I will reach out with a different mail and watering schedule.
Farmers Market OPENING DAY!
The Madison Park Farmers Market re-opens for the season! It will run through October 10th, 2026
Get more information on the main Farmers Market page.
Domicile Artist Reception
Join Domicile for the opening of domicile’s show featuring sculptural work by Michael Weinstein.
6pm at Domicile Gallery
More information on their website.
Leschi Community Council Meeting
A Conversation with City Council President Joy Hollingsworth
May 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Grace United Methodist Church, 722 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
Join us for a community conversation with Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth!
RSVP and get more information here
McGilvra Auction
Cocktails & All That Jazz
May 2, 2026
An evening of music, connection, and community impact.
Tickets go on sale in mid-March
Join us as we gather to celebrate McGilvra Elementary and raise vital funds for the programs that help our students thrive. From art and academic specialists to tutoring and enrichment, community support makes it all possible.
This event is more than a fundraiser. It’s an investment in the strength of our neighborhood school.
Whether you attend, donate, sponsor, volunteer, or simply spread the word, every bit of support counts.
Together, we can ensure McGilvra continues to be a place where students flourish and families choose to stay.
Japanese Garden Youth Photography Workshop #2
About:
In partnership with Youth in Focus, the Seattle Japanese Garden is pleased to host their 5th annual youth photography workshops in the Garden. Student photographers from grades 8 through 12, are invited to come and learn about the Japanese stroll garden, tea ceremony and how to create inspiring images for our community.
With a professional photography instructor from Youth in Focus, you will expand your knowledge of operating DSLR cameras, photo composition and storytelling through taking photographs in the Garden.
At the end of the workshop, you will submit one picture to be printed and framed. Your framed print will be showcased in the Tateuchi Community Room at the Seattle Japanese Garden for the months of May and June.
Qualification to attend:
You are a student from Grade 8 through Grade 12
You have a love of and are interested in photography
You want to learn about Japanese garden and culture
The workshop includes:
Admission to the Garden
Tea ceremony demonstration by a Seattle based tea practitioner
Guided tour by our volunteer guide
A camera will be provided for use by the Youth in Focus
The link to download your digital images
One framed print will be created after the workshop for a summer exhibition at our community room in the garden
Tuition:
The tuition is a $20 suggested donation. We appreciate you paying what you can.
Registration: Please click here to proceed the registration page.
Arboretum April Plant Sale
Add new life and beauty to your home by buying trees, shrubs, and perennials at the Arborteum’s volunteer-run Cloney-Harris Nursery and Pat Calvert Greenhouse, located next to the Graham Visitors Center.
The nursery will re-open for the season (April through October), and the greenhouse will be back operating at full capacity. Volunteers will be on-site to help you with plant selections and share more about these volunteer run plant programs.
Find out more information on their website
Urban Survival Skills Fair
Urban Survival Skills Fair
Saturday, April 25th, 12:00 - 3:30 pm
Montlake Community Center (1618 E Calhoun St)Learn valuable “urban survival” skills to support your household and neighbors when disaster strikes.
Handling utilities (gas, electricity, water)Communicating with family & friends when phone lines are overwhelmedPet preparednessWater storageSmartphone apps that work offline (no internet or cell phone signal)
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day & Passport Challenge
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day is the local home of the national Independent Bookstore Day, a one-day celebration on the last Saturday of April, hosted by independent booksellers for our readers and customers.
Support Madison Books right here in the neighborhood and explore other indie bookshops in the city!
The 2026 Independent Bookstore Day takes place on April 25. This year, the participating Seattle-area booksellers are offering the Bookstore Day Passport Challenge, with ten days to complete the challenge. Book fanatics who complete the challenge will receive a Bookstore Day Champion Stamp Card, good for a one-time 25% discount at each participating store and valid until April 23, 2027.
We are also offering an intermediate reward: those who don’t complete the full challenge but get their passport stamped at at least five participating stores during the ten-day period will receive a single 25%-off coupon, good at any of the participating stores.
Click here for all the details.
Community Meeting
We’re moving back to the 7pm start time for this meeting, sorry for the confusion!
Join us for our first neighborhood meeting of 2026.
PCC representatives will attend to provide updates and answer questions about the new Madison Valley location opening in Fall 2026. Nathan Hart from Seattle Public Utilities will speak about beach closures, Claire Budge from the Seattle Farmers Market Association will talk about the market this year and Michelle Schoonover from the Junior League of Seattle about opportunities with their organization (big supports of FoMP).
Also hear a recap of the Easter Egg Hunt, find out about upcoming events in the works like the Garden Tour and Music in the Park, any new information we have a out the Bathhouse Renovation, volunteer needs, and plans for the coming year.