Join us for a festive afternoon and unleash your creativity at our second Annual Winter Wreath Class in the beautiful Madison Park Pioneer Museum! 

Get into the holiday spirit by crafting a one-of-a- kind wreath to adorn your door. 

 This is an environmentally friendly experience. The forms are made from grape vines and/or  ferns; jute will bind the wreath together and the greens are from local Seattle farms. Nicole Morgan will guide you through the process, providing all the materials you need to create a stunning masterpiece.

This crafty event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with friends and family! Space is limited and pre-registration is required so get your ticket now! 

Soooo much to do on December 14th! Register for a Wreath Making Class (registration HERE), shop at the Holiday Market (on 42nd Ave E by Parlour Wines); stop by the Bathhouse from 3-4:30 for the preschool Winter Wonderland Party; join the tree lighting and McGilvra students singing in the Park at 5 p.m. and end the day at McGilvra’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party. AND BE SURE TO SHOP LOCAL!!!!

Don’t miss the Opening Night of the Martino Hoss Show at Domicile Gallery.

Pioneer Association of Washington Open House

Musical and dance performances are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday morning of each month from October to March. This is a fun, interactive way to spend time with your kids, friends, and neighbors in the fall and winter months. Make a morning of it: Grab breakfast, coffee, or lunch at one of Madison Park's fantastic bakeries or restaurants before or after the show! 

Today’s show features Harmonica Pocket!

Our $25 series package includes entry to all of our six shows. Packages are priced per person, child, or adult. Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All children require their own adult supervision. Reserve your spots by pre-purchasing your ticket packages today! Or buy at the door for $5/each person. Purchase HERE.

When: First Saturday of each month, October to March, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.)

Where: Washington Pioneer Museum Hall at 1642 43rd Ave E (just south of Madison Park Beach)

Join the McGilvra PTA for a tour of our amazing neighborhood public elementary. Come and see why McGilvra has been beloved by parents, students, and teachers for over 100 years!

Tours will begin in the school lunchroom with a presentation by school principal Jolene Anderson. Then you’ll join parent guides for a walk through school. You’ll visit classrooms, meet the fantastic teachers and students, and have an opportunity to ask questions! Please note that tours are for adults only (though if you have a baby you need to bring, that’s fine!).

There will be additional tours at:

• Friday, January 10 @ 8:30 a.m.

• Friday, January 24 @ 8:30 a.m.

Advanced registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register here.

If you have questions about McGilvra or you can’t make it on any of the tour dates, write to outreach@mcgilvrapta.org and they will do their best to answer any questions. You may also contact the McGilvra Elementary administrative assistant, Lynne Chelius, at 206-252-3160.

New Student enrollment begins in January 2025. More info:  https://www.seattleschools.org/admissions/registration.

Join us for Friends of Madison Park Neighborhood Meeting at the Madison Park Bathhouse. Speakers and Agenda will be announced shortly before the scheduled meeting. Learn what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can be involved in 2024.

Madison Books hosts an in-person Book Club meeting every month at 6:30 p.m., usually but not always on the last Thursday. Drop in to chat with your neighbors about some of the best books of this or any moment. All readers are welcome--you don't need to sign up in advance, but registering here will help plan for the right number of attendees. Meetings are held at Parlour Wines, around the corner from the bookstore and across the street from the Madison Park tennis courts.

Fred Posner IV speaks on public sculpture history old and new over the past 200 years of Native American and First Nation history in the Pacific Northwest. 50 artist are featured. Social gathering at 10:30, followed by lecture and bring your own lunch at 12:30.

Join your neighbors from 9-12 on November 16th, helping to rake leaves, weed and clean our business area (and possibly your block) as we get ready for the Holidays. Sponsored by Seattle’s Adopt-A-Street program, they will provide us with tools and bags- or you can brin your own. More details to follow shortly.

Musical and dance performances are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday morning of each month from October to March. This is a fun, interactive way to spend time with your kids, friends, and neighbors in the fall and winter months. Make a morning of it: Grab breakfast, coffee, or lunch at one of Madison Park's fantastic bakeries or restaurants before or after the show! 

Today’s show features musicians Brian and His Good Buddies.

Our $25 series package includes entry to all of our six shows. Packages are priced per person, child, or adult. Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All children require their own adult supervision. Reserve your spots by pre-purchasing your ticket packages today! Or buy at the door for $5/each person. Purchase HERE.

When: First Saturday of each month, October to March, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.)

Where: Washington Pioneer Museum Hall at 1642 43rd Ave E (just south of Madison Park Beach)

Come trick or treat at the businesses in Madison Park from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday October 31st

Join us for Friends of Madison Park Neighborhood Meeting at the Madison Park Bathhouse. Speakers and Agenda will be announced shortly before the scheduled meeting. Learn what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can be involved in 2024.

Madison Books hosts an in-person Book Club meeting every month at 6:30 p.m., usually but not always on the last Thursday. Drop in to chat with your neighbors about some of the best books of this or any moment. All readers are welcome--you don't need to sign up in advance, but registering here will help plan for the right number of attendees. Meetings are held at Parlour Wines, around the corner from the bookstore and across the street from the Madison Park tennis courts.

Suzanne Vargo shares the story of her ancestor Patrick Hayes who came from Ireland to the White River Valley in 1860 and made his fortune in hops and dairy- leaving South Puget Sound with a legacy of numerous historic structures.

Come check out the Madison Market pop up shops at the Bank of America parking lot (Madison & 41st). Purchase items from local artisans, speciality food vendors, and more!

Stay tuned for more Madison Market events every 3rd Saturday of each month.

Join our volunteer team for a work party weeding and maintaining the street end park at 41st and Prospect (behind the Seattle Tennis Club). Tools and gloves provided; coffee and treats as well. Rain or shine. This park has been transformed from a blackberry bramble to a beautiful and thriving access for all to the lake. Help us keep it growing and blooming.

Domicile art gallery in Madison Park present "Elements," a group exhibition featuring paintings by Kelsey Wong, Danika Wright, and Ericka Wolf--all returning domicile artists--alongside Alex Roby's ceramics, who will be showcasing her work at domicile for the first time.  

Please join the Artists' Reception this Friday, October 18, from 6 pm to 8 pm to celebrate with these wonderful artists. Light refreshments will be served.

"Elements" will be on view through Saturday, November 23, 2024. 

Each Thursday, meet on the West side of the Madison Park Starbucks to do a 3 mile loop. Everyone is welcome, no need to register but please be on time!

If you can stay after to grab a beverage and get to know your fellow runners.

Questions? Email Brad Dober bradleydober@gmail.com

Friends of Madison Park is hosting a fundraiser for our neighborhood at the Seattle Tennis Club on October 12, 2024.

Join us for a silent and live auction, delicious food and drinks, music, dancing, and a night on the town — all to support the mission, events, and projects Friends of Madison Park brings to our community.

Click here, tickets on sale now!

Each Thursday, meet on the West side of the Madison Park Starbucks to do a 3 mile loop. Everyone is welcome, no need to register but please be on time!

If you can stay after to grab a beverage and get to know your fellow runners.

Questions? Email Brad Dober bradleydober@gmail.com

Join artist Carol Milne at Domicile Gallery as she discusses her techniques for knitted glass and her evolution as a glass artist.

Domicile Gallery + Design
4116 East Madison Street

https://domicile.design

Musical and dance performances are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday morning of each month from October to March. This is a fun, interactive way to spend time with your kids, friends, and neighbors in the fall and winter months. Make a morning of it: Grab breakfast, coffee, or lunch at one of Madison Park's fantastic bakeries or restaurants before or after the show! 

Today’s performer is Eli Rosenblatt!

Our $25 series package includes entry to all of our six shows. Packages are priced per person, child, or adult. Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All children require their own adult supervision. Reserve your spots by pre-purchasing your ticket packages today! Or buy at the door for $5/each person. Purchase HERE.

When: First Saturday of each month, October to March, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.)

Where: Washington Pioneer Museum Hall at 1642 43rd Ave E (just south of Madison Park Beach)

Register HERE for Bush School’s Parent Symposium Saturday October 5, 8:15-1:00.

Parent University is an annual parent and guardian education series for the entire Seattle community. Parent University offers virtual seminars throughout the year and a half-day, in-person conference on The Bush School campus. Each Parent University lecture features a relevant topic about raising children in today’s society. Previous topics have included childhood anxiety, citizenship, parenting to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, learning differences, and digital safety.    

Date: Saturday, October 5 from 8:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Bush School, 3400 East Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98112

Cost: $20 per ticket, childcare available

Questions? Email Event and Volunteer Manager kerry.quinn@bush.edu

Each Thursday, meet on the West side of the Madison Park Starbucks to do a 3 mile loop. Everyone is welcome, no need to register but please be on time!

If you can stay after to grab a beverage and get to know your fellow runners.

Questions? Email Brad Dober bradleydober@gmail.com

Join us for Friends of Madison Park Neighborhood Meeting at the Madison Park Bathhouse. Speakers and Agenda will be announced shortly before the scheduled meeting. Learn what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can be involved in 2024.

Madison Books hosts an in-person Book Club meeting every month at 6:30 p.m., usually but not always on the last Thursday. Drop in to chat with your neighbors about some of the best books of this or any moment. All readers are welcome--you don't need to sign up in advance, but registering here will help plan for the right number of attendees. Meetings are held at Parlour Wines, around the corner from the bookstore and across the street from the Madison Park tennis courts.

How Can we Help Each Other in a Disaster?

Get the answers on September 22 from 2-4pm in a special emergency drill at the Madison Park tennis courts.

Neighborhood volunteers will role-play how we can mobilize in the park to share resources and talent when communications are disrupted.

Stop by to pick up disaster prep materials and see how we’ll solve all sorts of problems in the event of a disaster.

Both adults and kids welcome! Everyone can participate in a five minute drill scenario during their visit.

This event is put on by the Madison park Emergency Hub, an all volunteer org run by neighbors. For more information email madparkhub@gmail.com.