Sometimes hectic, sometimes reflective, but always sparkly and filled with traditions, December is the month of celebrations across the globe. Madison Park reflects that joy and celebratory feel in our events, our decked out local shops and sparkling trees. It is our communal month to share the joy of giving back, gathering with family and neighbors- to sing, to feast, to reflect on the year ending and the year ahead.

Check out all the fun coming in December!

Wreath-Making Class December 13th: 10-12 at the Bathhouse

Join us for a magical morning of crafting with guidance from Nicole Morgan who will show you how to weave your own unique, wild holiday wreath. Please gather a few fresh cuts from your own backyard and bring to class for a personal touch. Nicole will be bringing in evergreen, holly, rosemary, rose hips, ivy, and other winter bounty from the northwest to round out your backyard forage. All skill levels welcome! Register HERE.

Tour McGilvra Elementary School!

Toy & Warm Clothes Drive ends December 7!

Join Friends of Madison Park and Wellspring Family Services through December 7 to collect warm clothing (new or used, all ages) and new, unwrapped toys.

Bins are at Red Wagon Toys, Bert’s Red Apple, the Attic and Parkshore Senior Living Community. Can’t bring toys or clothes to a bin? Want to do more? Make a gift at wellspringfs.org.

AlleyOop this Coming Saturday December 3rd!

Holiday Shopping Event at Madison Park Pharmacy and Wellness Center

December 11- 20% off Storewide. Prizes, Samples Gifts with Purchase (excludes Rx)

McGilvra’s Ugly Sweater Party December 20th. Music by The Dads!

THANK YOU TO THE FALL CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS!

Over 40 people showed up to rake, sweep, uncover street drains, bag and help keep our business and park areas looking tidy. The leaves continue to fall but we collected over 130 bags of leaves and debris for the Adopt-A-Street program. Join us in the Spring to do even more. Thank you, thank you!

Circle Of Friends

As 2025 comes to close, Friends of Madison Park wants to thank the community for all the extraordinary support, and all the magical memories of events and gatherings- from the Easter Egg Hunt, the Garden Tour, Little Beats concerts to the Farmer’s Market, Children’s Parade and Picnic, Music in the Park, Party for the Park and so much more.

Please know, Friends could not put on these monthly events, keep the trees lit in the business area, care for the planters, pursue the renovation of the Bathhouse and Shoreline, be a voice with the city for public safety and the One Seattle Plan- without volunteers and your continued generosity.

When you are considering your end charitable donations, please say “Yes” to your community by donating to your neighborhood at www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/donate.

And say “Yes” to your community by volunteering at www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/volunteer.

Welcome, December