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 rewards early-starts, daylight adventures, and warm evenings indoors. Here's your October in Bellevue - all the things to do around town.
Diwali in Bellevue
Bellevue and the greater Eastside is home to a significant Indian and South Asian cultural hub, and if you're lucky enough to be in Bellevue this October, you can experience how Bellevue celebrates Diwali. It's the Festival of Lights, and we've got parties, shopping bazaars, and performances galore!
Northwest Chocolate Festival (Oct. 4 - 5)
A must for sweet tooths: the Northwest Chocolate Festival takes over Meydenbauer Center with 100+ artisan chocolate makers, chef demos, and tasting workshops. This two-day event is one of the world’s largest celebrations of cacao — and a Bellevue signature fall festival.
Fiesta Latina at Spring District Park (Oct. 4)
Celebrate Latin American culture with food trucks, live performances, artisan markets, and a community concert by the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra. Fiesta Latina is free, vibrant, and full of heart.
Glow Series: Fall Beauty (Oct. 4)
Part of The Bellevue Collection’s Glow Series, this event is perfect for fashion and beauty lovers. Expect expert tips, giveaways, and plenty of fall style inspiration.
Kelsey Creek Farm Fair (Oct. 4)
A Bellevue classic. Pony rides, farm animals, crafts, and kettle corn create a full day of family-friendly fun at the Kelsey Creek Farm Fair. It’s one of the longest-running city traditions and the perfect way to welcome fall.
Hawks Live (Thursdays)
If you bleed blue and green, Hawks Live is your chance to get up close and personal with the Seattle Seahawks right here in Bellevue. Hosted at The Bellevue Collection's Center Court, the show is hosted by Seahawks broadcasters and former players Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer and airs on Seattle Sports (710 AM). You can see live, in-person interviews with Seahawks players, expert analysis from inside the locker room, giveaways and more this football season!
Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series (Oct. 8–12)
For five nights, downtown venues light up with soulful sounds at the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. Local and national artists take the stage in intimate clubs and concert spaces, making this one of the city’s most beloved cultural highlights.
Celebrate Heritage: Cebiche and Pisco with Purpose (Oct. 11)
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and La Mar Cocina Peruana is honoring the month with two special Cebiche and Pisco Workshops in partnership with Sonrisas - a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, post-surgical dental aftercare for children and adolescents in Peru affected by cleft lip and palate.
InterContinental Bellevue Four Hands Chef Series (Oct. 16–17)
Food lovers, mark your calendars: the InterContinental Bellevue Four Hands Chef Series takes place on October 16 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Fresco. This gourmet collaboration pairs two chefs for one unforgettable night of dining — blending cultures, techniques, and flavors into a true culinary event. It’s an exclusive dinner experience that’s not to be missed.
Sights & Sounds at Avenue Bellevue (Oct. 16)
Avenue Bellevue's Sights & Sounds is a brand new art and music event, celebrating unexpected collaborations in creativity and entertainment. The even includes gifts and giveaways, photo booths, French bites, craft cocktails, henna tattoos, beautiful artwork and ceramics, and more alongside live pumpkin art and DJ music.
Where’s Bigfoot 5K (Oct. 18)
Lace up your running shoes — and maybe a Halloween costume. The Where’s Bigfoot 5K adds a quirky twist to your weekend workout, with prizes, community vibes, and lots of laughs along the route.
Harvest Market (Oct. 25)
One day only: the Bellevue Farmers Market transforms into a Harvest Market filled with seasonal produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and live music. A cozy Saturday outing that’s as local as it gets.
Halloween Events, Haunted Houses, and More
With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, be sure to get your costumes ready for fun-filled weekend. There are plenty of spooky, witchy Halloween festivities around Bellevue, including Little Monsters on Main Street, Falloween, at The Bellevue Collection, haunted houses, sinister parties, and more on our Halloween in Bellevue Guide.
Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, and Corn Mazes
It's not an American autumn without fall festivals. It's all about picking your own pumpkin out of a local farm's patch, traversing through unique corn mazes, and munching on kettle corn in between Instagram photos. We've event got Washington apple u-pick experiences to boot, and you won't want to miss the opportunity to press your own apple cider, and more in our Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches Guide.
