What is Snowflake Lane? The first Snowflake Lane parade took to the streets of Bellevue in 2005, and it was meant to be a small, festive event that would bring a touch of holiday cheer to the downtown area. Fast forward 21 years, and it’s the Pacific Northwest’s premier holiday event, featuring…
In Bellevue, Thanksgiving brings together a mix of traditional festivities and contemporary experiences, all set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn scenery. This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025 and the long, festive weekend is filled with hues of orange, smells of pie…
The Pacific Northwest is knee deep in autumn now. The Bellevue air smells faintly of rain and roasted coffee, the trees are a fiery gold, and the city's kitchens are cooking up dishes that define comfort. With steaming bowls of noodles, simmering broths, and saucy pastas, the global flavors from…
November is here and Bellevue is dazzling with a variety of exciting fall adventures. Whether you're solo traveling or meeting up with friends and family, here are some great autumnal activities to try and November events to attend. The holidays are coming, and Bellevue is going full send on festive…
Soon, the leaves will turn color, the air crisp, and the sweets pumpkin spiced. (This just in - the sweets are already pumpkin spiced.) There are plenty of family-friendly activities involving costumed kids, pumpkin art, and maybe a couple of farm animals. With Halloween landing on a Friday this…
If you're visiting Bellevue in October, you might be lucky enough to experience celebrations of Diwali throughout the city. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of India's biggest celebrations, symbolizing light's triumph over darkness and new beginnings. Gandhi Jayanti At 9:00 a.m…
Fall is officially in full swing, complete with crisp autumn air, picturesque fall foliage, and cozy event-filled nights. Pumpkin spice and pumpkin pie make their annual appearance in specialty coffees, sweet pastries, and darling decor. Because daylight shrinks and rain teasedly returns, October…
Perfect if you've got little ones, and equally perfect for a cute date, pumpkin patches and corn mazes are the cornerstone of a classic American fall. It leads the way into spooky season, and the apple ciders, pumpkin pie, and kettle corn along the way make the perfect lead in. Here's what's…
Bellevue Berry Week is July 16-23,2025 By the time mid-July rolls around, most of the Pacific Northwest has gone feral for summer fruit. Farmer's Markets erupt in an explosion of berries, and my inbox gets alerts for U-Pick season at the local blueberry farms. And now, Bellevue is joining the party…
Bellevue gets pretty excited when the Spring air rolls around, blanketing our region with stunning floral displays and lush Pacific Northwest greenery. Start here for your spring bloom adventure: explore the cherry blossom oasis and beautiful gardens of Bellevue, hop across the lake to visit the…
