Mother's Day Mug Painting & Card Making

When: May 2 | Two sessions: 10am–12pm & 12–2pm
Where: Montlake Community Center

Celebrate the special "mom" in your life with a handmade gift! Kids will paint a pre-made ceramic mug and create a one-of-a-kind card using fun art supplies. Perfect preparation for Mother's Day. Cost is $25 per person or per mug.

To sign up, please browse this page and look for “Mugs & Hugs: A Mother’s Day Pottery Painting Event”.

Montlake Tree Tour

When: May 9 | 3-5pm

Where: All around the neighborhood

Join the Montlake Community Club for a Spring Tree Tour! We’re thrilled to welcome back resident expert Arthur Lee Jacobson as our guide. Stroll through the neighborhood and discover the stories behind our beautiful local trees.

Sign up here. Space is limited to 15 attendees. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Montlake Community Club.

Mother's Day Weekend Mom Workout

When: May 9 | 9am (full) and 10:30am (if enough interest)

Where: Tony Moses Fitness, Montlake

Did you know there's a workout studio right in Montlake? Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a special HiiT workout for moms. The 9:30am class is full, but a 10:30am class will be added if at least 5 people sign up. Cost is $30 per person.

Email president@montlake.net by May 3rd to express interest.

"The Year to Save the Earth" – A Multimedia Experience

When: May 9 | 4pm
Where: 815 E. Edgar St

St. Joseph's Climate Justice Group presents composer and guitarist Jim Scott in a moving multimedia concert. Through powerful songs and projected images, "The Year to Save the Earth" takes us from grief to celebration, protest to positive vision for our planet.

Jim's lyrical melodies and outspoken poetry celebrate what's beautiful, amazing, and fragile about our Earth. The message is one of optimism, with plenty of chances to sing along.

Formerly of the Paul Winter Consort and composer of the celebrated Missa Gaia/Earth Mass, Jim has performed at over 700 churches across four decades. Don't miss this inspiring evening.

Save the Date: Gateway Parks Work Party

Date: May 17th | 10am - 1pm
Location: West Gateway Park

Come join neighbors as we continue pulling ivy and cleaning debris in the West Gateway Park.  We made a huge dent in April and will renew the battle in May! If you have tools and gloves, please bring them. If not, we have extras.

New Montlake Road Bike Group

When: Weekday or weekend rides (TBD)

Where: Starts from Montlake

Calling all adult cyclists! We're launching a new road bike group and collecting interest for weekday or weekend rides starting right from Montlake. Let us know if you'd like to join by filling out the interest form: https://forms.gle/hP9T1bxT3MA5obmg9

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Montlake

Montlake is a wonderful community and a great place to age in place. If you or a neighbor could use some help – or if you're able to lend a hand – the Community Club is hoping to start a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" effort.

Interested? Email president@montlake.net for more information.

Summer Camp Registration Open!

When: Summer 2026 (camp sessions run throughout)
Where: Various locations

Summer camp registration is officially OPEN! We're offering more than 56 camps this season for ages 5–13. Topics include art, STEM, sports, pottery, robotics, gaming, adventure, and more. Don't wait—spots fill quickly!

Sign up here.

School of Rock Summer Season Preview Show

When: May 16 | 3pm
Where: Skylark Cafe

Come support the House Bands from School of Rock Seattle Downtown (Montlake) and School of Rock Issaquah, followed by special "reveal" performances by the Instructors from both locations!

Our very own Instructors will be performing selections from the upcoming Summer Season shows as our way of announcing those show themes! Upcoming show season will run July through September. For more info on signing up contact 206-333-2720 or seattledowntown@schoolofrock.com.

All ages - $12, More details HERE.

Story Times @ Montlake Library

When: May 4th-August 24th | 10:30 am

Where: Montlake Library

Join us for Family Story Time every other Monday at 10:30am through August: May 4th, May 18th, June 1st, June 15th, June 29th, July 13th, July 27th, August 10th, and August 24th. This story time is geared for kids 0-5 and their caregivers. We read stories, sing songs, and have engaging, educational activities that help kids and their caregivers grow together.

We also have a special Firefighter Story Time on Tuesday, May 12th at 10:30am where Seattle Fire Department will join us to read stories, sing songs, and share fire safety tips. 

Mariners Game vs. Orioles

When: June 18 | 1:10pm
Where: T-Mobile Park, Section 194 (Rows 10–12)

Grab your navy blue and join neighbors for an afternoon of Mariners baseball! We've scored 19 tickets in the centerfield bleachers for the M's vs. the Orioles — and for just a $15 suggested donation to the Montlake Community Club. That's a steal!

Tickets are limited, but if early sign-up is strong, we may be able to snag more. Don't wait. Claim your spot, bring your cheers, and let's pack Section 194 with Montlake pride.

Registrants will need a Ticketmaster account to receive tickets.

Sign up here.

Montlake Garden & Art Tour

When: June 27th | 11am - 3pm
Where: Various Locations in Montlake

Mark your calendar! The Montlake Community Club is excited to announce the second annual Montlake Garden & Art Tour, Saturday, June 27, 2026. The self-guided tour through the Montlake neighborhood will offer a chance to slow down, take a stroll and discover the creativity growing right next door. This year's tour will feature 9 gardens and 3 art studios, an educational booth staffed by the UW Botanic Gardens, and events at participating Montlake businesses!

TO BUY TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at gardentour@montlake.net and include “volunteer” in the subject line. Volunteer shifts will be 2 hours in length so there will be time to see the gardens before or after the shift!

Discover the Waterfront Tree Walk App

Take a stroll along Seattle's revitalized waterfront with a brand-new tool: the Tree Walk App. Extension Master Gardener Sally Bagshaw and arborist Ali Lakehart guide you through two tree tours—from Overlook Walk to the Aquarium and beyond. Learn about the Serbian spruce, incense cedar, sugar maples, and the stories behind them (including Ivar's famous pancake stunt!). Available now.

Read the full article here.

Community Center Spring Classes

When: Throughout the spring
Where: Montlake Community Center

Spring classes are in full swing, but we are still accepting registrations for many our classes. Intersted? Browse the link above to sign up for anything from art to volleyball and dance classes!

Build a Tiny Home

Are you looking for fun volunteering opportunities? Do you want a chance to work with your Montlake neighbors on a very rewarding project? Have you always wanted to wield a nail gun or power drill?

Come build a tiny home! We are looking to see if there is interest in signing up a group from Montlake for a day at the Hope Factory; we would need 6-12 people who can make a commitment for the day. No experience is required, and anyone 16 or older is welcome. Fill out this interest form!

Input for City Council

Do you have ideas for things that could be improved for our neighborhood? Is there something you think the city needs to address? This can be anything from a bad sidewalk to ideas for beautification.

Rachel represents our neighborhood and is looking for input. Fill out this form with any ideas you have and she will bring them up quarterly.

Montlake Neighborhood Yard Sale

When: September 20 | Time TBD
Where: Throughout Montlake

Save the date! The annual Montlake yard sale returns on September 20th. It's the perfect chance to declutter, find treasures, and connect with neighbors. Start gathering your gently used items now – more details on how to participate (or just shop) coming soon.

Montlake Turkey Trot

When: Thanksgiving morning, 2026
Where: Washington Park Arboretum

The 11th Annual Montlake Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning. Over the years, this event has raised more than $500,000 for the University District Food Bank.

This year's 5K walk/run route has been changed to accommodate more participants but will still take place in the Arboretum. Check the Montlake Community Club website (montlake.net) for more information and to register.

Start training now and invite your friends and family—it's a great way to start your Thanksgiving!

Montlake Business District Sidewalks

We hope you've been enjoying the repaired and replaced sidewalks on 24th Ave E between E Lynn and E McGraw. The city removed the trees because their roots damaged the sidewalks, but new trees will be planted in the fall during planting season. Mulch will fill the areas around the tree trunks, and we hope to install large planter boxes for flowers and plants between them.