Wishing someone "Happy Black History Month" in February might have once been as offbeat as dropping a badly timed meme. Today, it’s a rallying call to celebrate a legacy too monumental to ignore. This year, we honor "A Century of Black History Commemorations" marking 100 years since Dr. Carter G…
Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026, marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar. During this time of year, Bellevue offers visitors and locals vibrant celebrations and meaningful ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Whether you’re looking for cultural…
Love in the air and Cupid must be up to his antics again. There are hearts on windows and menus all across town, and we're getting tagged in a lot of Valentine's Day posts on social media -- all reminding you to plan ahead and make your reservations for this special night out. For Valentine's…
It's finally time to close out 2025, and Bellevue rings in the new year with bold, festive celebrations. Whether you are planning a celebratory night out, a cozy getaway, or a family-friendly holiday weekend, Bellevue offers a New Year’s experience that feels intentional and easy. From New Year’s…
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 holidays are all about chasing that warm, cozy feeling of togetherness, and the joys are a plenty. It truly feels the best when you make something festive with your own hands, and Bellevue is a city that knows it. This season, Bellevue’s local businesses invite you to join in: bake, decorate…
Fireworks, grilled food, baseball, and lakefront leisure. Ahh, the sweet smell of endless summer is here. No other holiday encapsulates summer quite like 4th of July weekend in Bellevue - the largest Fourth of July celebration on Seattle's Eastside. The days beautiful and the sun sets around 9 pm…
Are you looking to Ring in 2026? See the most recent guide on New Year's Eve Celebrations (Last updated Dec. 30, 2025) Bellevue is bringing all the vibes this New Year's Eve, with events that mix chic elegance, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re looking for glamour, energy, or…
In the beginning, there was light … and a committee. In 1994, the staff and volunteers of the Bellevue Botanical Garden came up with the idea for a monthlong festival that included workshops, musical performances, gingerbread-house building, and the cornerstone of the festival: a botanical light…
The Holiday Shopping Destination Welcome to the premiere shopping destination of the northwest. As one of the largest shopping cities in this corner of the nation, Bellevue's polished, walkable downtown areas are connected by skybridges, by BellHop the free electric shuttle, and by light rail. The…
