Upcoming Events
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Children's Parade & Picnic!
Mark your calendars for this incredible day of fun for the whole family, all set in Madison Park. More information to come!
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!
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!!
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!
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.
Domicile Artist Talk
Join Domicile for an artist talk with Jeffrey James Fields
3pm at Domicile Gallery
More information on their website.
Prospect Preserve Clean Up Day
Volunteer an hour or three at Prospect Preserve!
This party is tucked on the lake next to the tennis club and is maintained by volunteers. Bring a friend, spouse, co-workers or just yourself and have a lovely morning meeting your neighbors and beatifying this lovely space.
Location: 41st Ave E and E Prospect (behind STC)
Questions? Call Octavia at 206.295.2979 or president@friendsofmadisonpark.com
Supra Dinner Society — Community Dinner
At the Supra Community Dinner, a professional toastmaster leads the dinner party on a journey, exploring the human experience with a series of toasts to the most meaningful aspects of life. Guests are invited to add their thoughts, feelings, and stories.
Tickets are $120 and ALL-INCLUSIVE, with a table full of delicious Georgian food, unlimited Georgian wine, and immersion into the ancient tradition of the Supra.
This community dinner takes place at Glassy Baby in Madrona.
Get tickets and more information on the Supra Dinner Society website!
Other Supra Dinners coming up:
April 24 (Singles Supra)
Supra Dinner Society — Community Dinner
At the Supra Community Dinner, a professional toastmaster leads the dinner party on a journey, exploring the human experience with a series of toasts to the most meaningful aspects of life. Guests are invited to add their thoughts, feelings, and stories.
Tickets are $120 and ALL-INCLUSIVE, with a table full of delicious Georgian food, unlimited Georgian wine, and immersion into the ancient tradition of the Supra.
This community dinner takes place at Glassy Baby in Madrona.
Get tickets and more information on the Supra Dinner Society website!
Other Supra Dinners coming up:
April 17
April 24 (Singles Supra)
Mad Book Club - April
Madison Books will host an author event for Janée J. Baugher, focused on her latest work, The Andrew Wyeth Chronicles. April 6, 2026 at 7pm at Parlour Wines.
Please RSVP to the store email if you wish to attend info@madisonbks.com
Find more information about future books at www.madisonbks.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Save the date- Saturday, April 4th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Music, crafts, games and face-painting. Madison Playground; 10-12.
Madison Books Book Club
Madison Books is honored to be hosting a launch party and book discussion on March 29th, 2026 at 7pm at Parlour Wines for Patricia Henley’s latest work, Apple & Palm.
Please RSVP to the store email if you wish to attend info@madisonbks.com
Japanese Garden Youth Photography Workshop #1
About:
In partnership with Youth in Focus, the Seattle Japanese Garden is pleased to host our 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.
Domicile Artist Reception
Join Domicile for the opening featuring work by textile and ceramic artist Jeffrey Fields, and encaustic artist Suzie Mulligan.
6pm at Domicile Gallery
More information on their website.
Bingo Night - CANCELED
Sorry, we have to cancel this for now but will try to get it back on the calendar soon!
Coffee with a Cop
Building relationships. One cup at a time.
For this Coffee with a Cop, we are highlighting the incredible work of the SPD Crisis Response Team (CRT). CRT has been deploying co-responder units in the City of Seattle since 2010, partnering Mental Health Professionals (MHP’s) with specially trained Officers. More on the SPD CRT unit can be found here: https://seattle.gov/police/about-us/issues-and-topics/crisis-response-team
St. Patrick’s Festivities at McGilvras Bar & Grill
GET OUT YOUR GREEN; TIME TO CELEBRATE!
On Tuesday March 17th McGilvra’s will have Irish dancers at 7:30
and the Daddz playing at 8.
St. Patrick’s Festivities at McGilvras Bar & Grill
GET OUT YOUR GREEN; TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Then Sunday March 15th from 6-8, get your favorite picture stamped on a pint of Guinness. As well as prizes for people who can split the G.
On Tuesday March 17th McGilvra’s will have Irish dancers at 7:30
and the Daddz playing at 8.
Live Music at McGilvras Bar & Grill!
GET OUT YOUR GREEN; TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Live music- March 13th/14th or both at McGilvra’s.
Then Sunday March 15th from 6-8, get your favorite picture stamped on a pint of Guinness. As well as prizes for people who can split the G.
On Tuesday March 17th McGilvra’s will have Irish dancers at 7:30
and the Daddz playing at 8.
Japanese Garden Family Saturday: Chigiri-e Collage Workshop by Constance Perenyi
For the first Family Saturday of 2026, we are delighted to welcome back Constance Perenyi for a demonstration of her Chigiri-e influenced collage art using hand-made papers from Japan.
Chigiri-e is a kind of collage technique practiced in Japan and translates “to tear art,” or “painting with paper.” It uses delicate hand-made papers that resemble watercolor painting. Traditionally, the only tools used to tear paper in Chigiri-e are human hands. Constance departs from this tradition by having a pair of fine scissors and a sharp knife on her art table. Papers torn into tiny bits, and layered with a vegetable-based paste, they combine to create the feel of fur and feathers in the detailed portraits and landscapes she creates.
With a background in fiber arts and an abiding passion for the natural world, Constance Perenyi turned to paper to illustrate Growing Wild, Inviting Wildlife into Your Yard, her first book for young readers. After publication of her books, Constance toured the northwest, teaching students from kindergarten to high school how to illustrate with paper. She taught for 16 years with Seniors Making Art, a program started by Dale Chihuly to get working artists into retirement communities, senior centers, and health care facilities. She has shown at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Parks Arts Council Gallery, and currently creates commission portraits of animals for clients all over the world.
For more information about Constance’s work, please visit www.pieceablekingdom.com
Join us on Saturday, March 14th, 11am-1pm in the Tateuchi Community Room for a demonstration and a fun hands-on experience!
Admission is free for youth 12 and under 10am - 2pm as part of our Family Saturday programming.
Live Music at McGilvras Bar & Grill!
GET OUT YOUR GREEN; TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Live music- March 13th/14th or both at McGilvra’s.
Then Sunday March 15th from 6-8, get your favorite picture stamped on a pint of Guinness. As well as prizes for people who can split the G.
On Tuesday March 17th McGilvra’s will have Irish dancers at 7:30
and the Daddz playing at 8.
Emergency Hub 101
Hub 101
Sunday, March 8th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cal Anderson Shelter House (1700 11th Ave)Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors post-disaster. We’ll practice the basic roles and discuss common situations. It’s great fun and interactive. You’ll quickly grasp how everything works together and feel much more prepared to support your household – and your neighbors!
Little Beats Concert
Little Beats is a kids' concert series, presented by Friends of Madison Park and Parkshore. Back by popular demand, we are kicking off season two this fall!
Emergency Hub - Amateur Radio Basics
Topics covered:
Difference between amateur radio types - FRS (Family Radio Service), GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), and Ham (Amateur radio)
How each can be used in emergency and community communications
How and when to use "repeaters"
What post-disaster communications should look like in Seattle
Sunday, March 1st, 1pm
Attend in person or Online, Register on our website
* Please register even if you are attending online...
NOTE:
If you have a GMRS radio, bring it to class. We will practice talking on the radio at the end of class.
Domicile Art Talk - Milton Moss
art talk with rebecca moss
Join Rebecca Moss as she discusses the art and life of her father, the late artist Milton Moss.
3pm at Domicile Gallery
More information on their website.
Supra Dinner Society — Community Dinner
At the Supra Community Dinner, a professional toastmaster leads the dinner party on a journey, exploring the human experience with a series of toasts to the most meaningful aspects of life. Guests are invited to add their thoughts, feelings, and stories.
This community dinner takes place at Glassy Baby in Madrona.
Get tickets and more information on the Supra Dinner Society website!
February 20
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
Bingo Night - CANCELED
Sorry, we have to cancel this for now but will try to get it back on the calendar soon!
Supra Dinner Society — Singles Night
At the Supra Community Dinner, a professional toastmaster leads the dinner party on a journey, exploring the human experience with a series of toasts to the most meaningful aspects of life. Guests are invited to add their thoughts, feelings, and stories.
The February 14th date is for singles, all other dates are open to anyone!
This community dinner takes place at Glassy Baby in Madrona.
Get tickets and more information on the Supra Dinner Society website!
January 30
February 14 (Singles Dinner!)
February 20
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
Little Beats Concert
Little Beats is a kids' concert series, presented by Friends of Madison Park and Parkshore. Back by popular demand, we are kicking off season two this fall!
