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Snowflake Lane 2025: Holiday Getaway Guide

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…

Celebrating 30 Years of Garden d'Lights

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…

Top 7 Family Friendly Holiday Activities in Bellevue

We call it the Season of Cheer because the holidays in Bellevue is a magical time of year. 'Tis truly the season where Bellevue transforms into the premiere winter wonderland of the Pacific Northwest - dripping in dazzling holiday lighting displays and full of family-friendly activities to enjoy…