Montlake Yard Sale is back!

When: Sun Sept 20 | 10am – 2pm

Where: All over the neighborhood

If you are a resident / business owner in Montlake* interested in participating as a seller this year, please fill out a survey from this link. 2026 Montlake Yard Sale interest form.

Any questions? Please email us yardsale@montlake.net

*We appreciate your checking our official Montlake boundaries from our map HERE if you are not sure if your address is officially in Montlake.

Montlake Architecture Walking Tour

When: Sat August 22nd | 10am
Where: Montlake

Want to learn about Montlake Architecture with long time resident and expert, Lyle Bicknell? Please join us for a 90-min, "stroller friendly" tour from Shelby/Hamlin to the Montlake Business District.

Registration is limited to 20 people so sign up here: https://forms.gle/6aF8LErg5WQCFjLv5

($10 Suggested Donation to the Montlake Community Club)

Fred Hutch Obliterate Bike Ride

When: Sat August 8th | 6:30am - 6pm
Where: UW Campus to Gas Works (through Montlake)

We’re excited to share that Obliteride will be returning this summer for our 14th annual bike ride and 5K to connect and empower people to help cure cancer faster by raising funds for Fred Hutch Cancer Center. All routes will start at the University of Washington campus E18 parking lot and end at Gas Works Park.

We invite you to join in our efforts to end cancer by riding, volunteering, or cheering on the participants as they pass through your community. You can find more info at Obliteride.org.

National Night Out is coming up!

When: Tue August 4th

Where: On streets throughout the neighborhood

National Night Out is almost here! Reach out to your block neighbors to find out if your street is hosting a get-together, or explore the local map to see block parties happening nearby. We hope you have a wonderful evening connecting with the community!

Music in the Arboretum

When: Wed, August 5 & August 19 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Graham Visitors Center

Cost: Free | Details: All ages welcome | Rain or shine!

Spend a special evening—or two—relaxing among the trees while enjoying live performances from beloved local musicians!

• Aug 5: Jovino Santos Neto Quintet

  Experience high-energy Brazilian grooves and acoustic jazz from this Latin Grammy-nominated, multi-time Earshot Jazz ensemble winner.

  RSVP for Jovino Santos Neto (Aug 5)

• Aug 19: Stephanie Anne Johnson

  Enjoy powerful Pacific Northwest Americana from The Voice alum Stephanie Anne Johnson (they/them), whose soulful music has shared stages with Mavis Staples and The Indigo Girls. Featuring songs from their latest album, Sing, baby!.

  RSVP for Stephanie Anne Johnson (Aug 19)

The E. Blaine and E. 22 Street Theatre Garage Space Players are back!

When: Sunday, Sept 6 (Labor Day weekend)

Showtimes: 2:30 PM & 4:00 PM

Where: E. Blaine St & 22nd Ave E

Join us  for some Tomfoolery and a bit of Seriousness at the live neighborhood theater! Bring your lawn chairs, invite your neighbors, and catch one of our two performances over Labor Day weekend.

Upcoming Library Events

This summer we will have lots of events for all ages at the Montlake Library! Here is what we have going on later this summer:

• Understanding AI - Sat, Aug 1 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Learn AI basics, its real-world impact, and practical tips to protect yourself from scams with our partners at the AI Safety Awareness Project.

• Montlake Branch 20th Anniversary Celebration - Sun, Aug 2 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. It’s our birthday! Join us to celebrate 20 years of "Libraries for All" with refreshments, crafts, and fun.

• Summer Quest: Creative Journaling (Tweens & Teens) - Tue, Aug 18 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM. "Detangling Your Mind".

• Summer Quest: Beginning a Nature Journal (Adults) - Thu, Aug 27 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

• Family Story Time - every other Monday at 10:30 A.M. August 10th and 14th: kids 0-5 and their caregivers. This event is popular: please arrive early to get a free ticket.

Ready to ride? Join Montlake’s bike group

When: Weekday afternoons, weekends

Where: Leaving from Montlake

Looking to log some miles, discover new routes, or just meet other cyclists in the neighborhood? Whether you’re a seasoned roadie or looking to get back into the groove, tap the link below to share your availability and what kind of rides you're looking for.

Join the group list here: https://forms.gle/hP9T1bxT3MA5obmg9

Saturday Walking Tours at the Arboretum

When: 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month
Where: Arboretum

Join our tour guides for a casual walk through various areas of the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum! Held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month July through November, these walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.

This educational tour is tailored for an adult audience, although minors are welcome. Leashed dogs are welcome on our tours as well.

Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each. Purchase here.
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Montlake Turkey Trot

When: Morning of November 26th

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!

2026 Montlake Garden & Art Tour Recap

Rain showers truly turned into Montlake flowers as over 210 attendees strolled through Montlake at the Garden & Art tour, held Saturday, June 27th. It was a joyful day of exploring hidden gardens and art, connecting with neighbors and building community.

Thank you to the garden hosts and artists who opened their beautiful homes to the tour, the many neighbors and friends who volunteered to make this a welcoming and fun event, and our wonderfully supportive Montlake businesses who opened their doors with refreshments and artwork. 

Special thanks to Emily Oot for creating our Garden Tour logo, Michele Kellett for her Arboretum-inspired notecards and gear items, and Café Lago for hosting the Check-In desk.

Do you know of someone with an outstanding or unique garden who should be considered for next year’s tour? Please reach out to gardentour@montlake.net and let us know. 

Photo credits: Jan Hurley. See more photos at www.montlake.net/garden-tour!

WSDOT Construction Corner roundup

• Updated weekly: Vibratory casing installation schedule in Portage Bay

• Aug. 10-13: Westbound SR 520 between Montlake Boulevard and I-5 closed nightly

• Aug. 11 and 12: Eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard closed nightly

How to stay informed about SR520 construction:

• Call or text our project-specific construction hotlines with pressing questions or concerns related to the:

  • Portage Bay Project: 206-319-4520 (24-hour hotline)

  • Montlake Project: 206-200-9484, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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 Gear Shop

Check out our new designs! Including our recently updated bridge logo and Arboretum inspired items for newborns to adults. 

Link to MCC shop: Montlake Community Club 

Do you have ideas on gear you’d like to see? Let us know at merch@montlake.net