Bellevue loves summer celebrations. Even though Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, we're here to stretch out the long goodbye with a long list of things to do to make the most of the long weekend with family and friends. Discover your epic adventures launched from Bellevue, and you won't want to miss these amazing local experiences.
Labor Day Weekend on the Lake
With 14 miles of waterfront between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, Bellevue is a beautiful waterfront community with plenty of ways to indulge in the lake life.
Book yourself a ride with Bellevue Lake Cruises to embark experience the beautiful Lake Washington for 90 minute Day Cruises or 2 hour Sunset Cruises. Enjoy some small bites, wine, and whatever else you want to bring while floating on the water.
Feeling a little more adventurous? Head out on the lake in a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe at REI Boathouse at Enatai Beach or REI Boathouse at Meydenbauer Bay Park. For even more adrenaline, you'll want to rent some vehicles from Ohana Kai Watersports to go jet skiing on Lake Washington or Lake Sammamish.
Plus, it's still whale watching season around here, so be sure to catch some of the experiences around the region while you're here!
Bellevue Lake Cruises
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Live Music on Labor Day Weekend
Get ready to rock out at Marymoor Park's Summer Concert Series for the 311: Unity Tour with special guests AWOLNATION & Neon Trees on August 31. Located on the border of Bellevue and Redmond, Marymoor Park has been hosting this series for 21 years and it's an absolute blast. The next day, check out Metallica at the Lumen Field.
Check out the many Bellevue restaurants and dining experiences that feature live music. See a live pianist absolutely killing the ivory keys during dinner at El Gaucho Bellevue, an iconic local steakhouse featuring an open exhibition-style kitchen. At Bake's Place Bar & Bistro, Andy Stokes: The NW King of Soul is performing on Saturday, August 31. The man has been inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame twice, while his music has earned multiple Billboard Hits.
When it gets dark, enjoy a night out on the town! Rockwell Sound Lounge's DJs will get you dancing on their Euphoria Fridays and Select Saturdays events. At Lucky Strike Bellevue, you'll find yourself in a world of fun for Ladies Night Fridays and Carnival Saturdays, where resident DJs and special guests get everyone onto the dance floor. Plus, there's still bowling, arcade games, and more.
Bake's Place
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Rockwell Sound Lounge
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Lucky Strike
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El Gaucho
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Wine Tasting on Labor Day Weekend
Wine not? Head to Old Bellevue's charming main street to taste some wines. Story in a Bottle Wines is a local shop that hosts exclusive wine tastings from around the world, Saturdays starting at 1:00 pm. Hedge & Vine, purveyors of fine wine, specialty foods, and lovely home goods, is a great spot to taste some wines that you might take with you on your Bellevue Lake Cruise. You won't want to miss making a tasting reservation at Browne Family Vineyard's Bellevue Tasting Room, where you can grab yourself a red blend called "Bellevue" to take home.
If you want to check out some iconic waterfalls while you're at it, there's a 5 hour all-inclusive experience called the Waterfall & Wine Tour. You'll visit Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, a very cool local's favorite restaurant in North Bend, and an intimate wine tasting at a boutique winery in the Puget Sound AVA.
Browne Family Vineyards and Spirits
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Story in a Bottle Wines
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Waterfall & Wine Tour
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Nature Hikes and Outdoor Adventure
To get that picture perfect Pacific Northwest woodsy vibe, head on over to Bellevue Botanical Garden to explore the 53 acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. It's a great time to check out the Dahlias and you won't want to miss the suspension bride Ravine Experience. There are tours on weekends at noon and it's open from dawn to dusk with free admission every day.
Head to Bellevue Zip Tour for a thrilling adventure in the Douglas and Maple forest at Eastgate Park, where you'll totally conquer your fear of heights with a good time. Take a day trip out to Crystal Mountain, where there's plenty to do in the summer, like hiking the Mt. Rainier trails, stepping up to the challenge course, and taking a gondola ride. For some epic hiking that all the locals rave about, check out the Issaquah Alps Club for trail ideas. There's also plenty of mountain biking adventures in those mountains.
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There's plenty to do around Bellevue, and if you need a ride around our downtown, just hail a free electric shuttle - our BellHop program. We also have a handy BookDirect tool that allows you to search Bellevue hotels and their rates in real time - you basically book directly with the hotels, no messy third parties. Happy planning!