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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Year’s Eve gives cause for us all to celebrate 2024! When planning your special night out, there are many things to consider: attire, menu, foot ware choices, and where to stay. Luckily, Bellevue is the perfect destination for the exciting New Year’s weekend getaway you deserve because there are…
