Blog https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/ Blog Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:38:50 +0000 New Year’s Eve Parties in Bellevue 2025: Best Events to Ring in the New Year https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/new-years-eve-bellevue-2025/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/new-years-eve-bellevue-2025/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/new-years-eve-bellevue-2025/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800

Bellevue is bringing all the vibes this New Year's Eve, with events that mix chic elegance, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re looking for glamour, energy, or family-friendly celebrations, this city has something for every kind of New Year’s reveler.

Plus, Bellevue is dripping

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Celebrating 30 Years of Garden d'Lights https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0800

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

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Top 7 Family Friendly Holiday Activities in Bellevue https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0800

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

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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Bellevue: Events, Dinners & Things to Do https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-thanksgiving-in-bellevue-events-dinners-things-to-do/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-thanksgiving-in-bellevue-events-dinners-things-to-do/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-thanksgiving-in-bellevue-events-dinners-things-to-do/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800

In Bellevue, Thanksgiving brings together a mix of traditional festivities and contemporary experiences, all set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn scenery. As we gather around shared tables and explore the city’s seasonal offerings, we’re encouraged to celebrate thoughtfully, with an awareness of

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Snowflake Lane Bellevue 2024 Guide to the Magic of the Holidays https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/snowflake-lane-bellevue-2024-guide/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/snowflake-lane-bellevue-2024-guide/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/snowflake-lane-bellevue-2024-guide/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0700


Snowflake Lane in Bellevue: Celebrating 20 Years of Holiday Magic

When the first Snowflake Lane parade took to the streets of Bellevue in 2005, it was meant to be a small, festive event that would bring a touch of holiday cheer to the downtown area. Fast forward 20 years, and it’s become the

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Top Places to Hangout in Bellevue: Open Mics, Fun Bars, and Community Socials https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/third-spaces-hangout-spots-fun-bars-community-socials/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/third-spaces-hangout-spots-fun-bars-community-socials/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/third-spaces-hangout-spots-fun-bars-community-socials/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0700

Beneath the skyscrapers, tucked in the various enclaves of Bellevue, the city is filled with vibrant third spaces, which is Ray Oldenburg's word for important places where people gather to connect, socialize, relax, and build community. Sometimes it feels like family.

So if you just don't want to go

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Halloween Fun in Bellevue https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/halloween-fun-in-bellevue/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/halloween-fun-in-bellevue/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/halloween-fun-in-bellevue/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Halloween in Bellevue is nothing short of magical! With a mix of family-friendly activities, spooky trails, and lively events, the city transforms into a festive hub. Whether you're looking for a fun outing with the kids or an adults-only evening of thrills, Bellevue has something to make this

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Labor Day Weekend in Bellevue: Events, Activities, and Tips https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700

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

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Explore Bellevue's Old Main Street https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Steps away from Meydenbauer Bay Park with stunning views of Lake Washington, is the Old Bellevue neighborhood, lovingly called "Old Main" or "Old Main Street."

Header photo by @hyattregencybellevue


Explore Old Main Street

Packed with family-friendly activities, lively brunches, enticing cocktail

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Celebrate Holi: The Best Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Bellevue https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-holi-best-indian-south-asian-restaurants-bellevue-washington/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-holi-best-indian-south-asian-restaurants-bellevue-washington/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrate-holi-best-indian-south-asian-restaurants-bellevue-washington/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Bellevue is a hub of Indian and South Asian culture

The Seattle area’s Eastside (a local term to describe the region to the East of Lake Washington and Seattle) undoubtedly has a stronghold of great Indian restaurants, making Bellevue, Washington a hub of South Asian food and culture. The region is

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