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Aerial view of a lush, tree-covered peninsula in Bellevue with houses along a calm lake at sunset, the city skyline in the background beneath a pink and purple sky, creating a serene atmosphere.

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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…

Places to Take Your Santa Photos in Bellevue

It’s that time of year again! Have your kids dress up in their finest Christmas attire and get those yearly pictures with Santa Claus. We’ve rounded up Bellevue’s best locations for those festive, Instagram-worthy pics this season. Santa’s Snowflake Lane Factory November 27 – December 24 Visit…