Holidays in Madison Park

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2026

WREATH MAKING CLASS— 10am - 12pm @ Windermere (4015 East Madison)
All skill levels welcome! Artist Anne Woodford will help you create your own fresh green wreath for the holiday season. Using a grapevine wreath, cedar, fir, eucalyptus and a mix of embellishments, you will leave with a beautiful holiday decoration finished with your choice of ribbon color. All supplies included.

Complimentary pastries, cocoa, and tea will be available. One kid per adult welcome to participate. Price per person: $60. No refunds as foliage will be harvested the prior day. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today.

WINTER WONDERLAND + CRAFTS — 3pm - 4:30pm @ the Bathhouse (drop-in)

TREE LIGHTING & SINGALONG — 5pm in the Park by the Playground
Don’t miss the tree lighting at Madison Park where you’ll hear McGilvra Elementary Students sing their hearts out!

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2026

TWO HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKETS!
Indoor Market @ Windermere 10am-2pm
(4015 East Madison)

Outdoor Market @ Bank of America lot 10am-3pm
(Madison & 41st Ave)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2026

SANTA PHOTOS— 12:30pm-2:30pm at the Bathouse
Come for the ships, stay for the bonfire and neighborly fun!

CHRISTMAS SHIPS & BONFIRE— 2:35pm-2:55pm at the Beach
Come for the ships, stay for the bonfire and neighborly fun!

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WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES TOY DRIVE— November 23 - December 7
Find donation boxes at Red Wagon Toys and Parkshore

Wellspring Family Services recently announced the difficult decision to close its Early Learning Center after losing more than $500,000 in state funding. For nearly four decades, the center provided free, high-quality, trauma-informed care that helped parents remain employed and work toward stability while overcoming homelessness and financial hardship. Wellspring is partnering with neighborhood organizations to place the 37 children affected by the closure.  

Even in this challenging moment, Wellspring’s mission to keep families housed and stable continues. This winter, their annual Holiday Toy Drive will provide gifts for more than 1,200 children—family sign-ups filled in just one day. And Wellspring’s housing programs help parents pay rent, build budgets, and connect to the resources needed to create lasting stability for their children. The need for this support is greater than ever amid recent state and federal funding cuts. To learn more or make a gift, visit wellspringfs.org. 

Two women smiling inside a room with wooden floors, holding a large Christmas wreath decorated with a red ribbon and pine branches. The room has framed pictures on the wall and a large window with red curtains.
Person holding a large Christmas wreath made of pine, holly, and other greenery with some red berries, indoors with a window in the background.
Two men smiling inside a Christmas shop decorated with festive ornaments, Christmas trees, ribbons, and lights.
A white mug with a bear face and red striped scarf, surrounded by Christmas cookies and a cinnamon stick, with blurred holiday lights in the background.
Two women smiling and holding festive holiday floral arrangements, standing indoors with a decorated wall and other people in the background.
Christmas display with a white decorated tree, holiday ornaments, Santa Claus figures, and Christmas decorations, all inside a store window.
Children and adults gathered outdoors at night under a large tree decorated with string lights and hanging paper lanterns, possibly for a holiday event or celebration.
Close-up of a person dressed as Santa Claus, clasping hands in front, wearing white gloves, a red coat with white fur trim, and a black belt with a ornate gold buckle.
A large yacht decorated with string lights at night, floating on the water.