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Bellevue Events
Whatever time of year you visit Bellevue Washington, you are sure to love Bellevue's events and activities. You'll find annual events that have become part of the fabric of our community and new events that reflect Bellevue's changing population and growing diversity. There are family events, fashion and arts events, stage productions and music festivals and events that get you out to appreciate Bellevue's natural beauty and public parks. No matter when you're planning a visit to Bellevue, our Calendar of Events will keep you informed on everything going on in and around town during your stay.
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12-18-2018
On-Going Events
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
December 18, 2018 – January 13, 2019
- Presented by:
- Bellevue Downtown Association
- Location:
- Bellevue Downtown Park
- Time:
- Hours Vary Daily, see link for specific hours
- Admission:
- $15-$10
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Skate and celebrate at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience at Bellevue Downtown Park
This beloved all-ages winter tradition is the perfect memory-making activity for family and…more details
Christmas Ship™ Festival
December 18 – 23, 2018
- Presented by:
- ArgosyCruises
- Location:
- All Across the Puget Sound Area
- Time:
- Event times depend on cruise date
- Admission:
- $48 adults, $43 seniors, $32 youths, FREE children (3 and under)
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget S…more details
Drop In Genealogy Help
December 18, 2018
- Location:
- 1111 110th Avenue NE Bellevue WA 98004
- Time:
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Have you hit a wall in your research? Volunteers from the Eastside Genealogical Society are waiting to assist you.…more details
Drop In Genealogy Help
December 18, 2018
- Location:
- 1111 110th Avenue NE Bellevue WA 98004
- Time:
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Have you hit a wall in your research? Volunteers from the Eastside Genealogical Society are waiting to assist you.…more details
Garden d'Lights
December 18 – 30, 2018
- Presented by:
- BellevueBotanicalGardenSociety
- Location:
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Time:
- From: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Admission:
- $5.00
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. $5.00 per person (11 and over). Children 10 and under…more details
Happy Holidays with some Escape Room Fun!!!
December 18, 2018 – January 5, 2019
- Location:
- Reality Break Escapes
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Join us over the holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years. We will be OPEN!
Come celebrate the holidays with a fun interactive activity. Bring your friends, bring your family and take a break from the food, the shopping and crowds and try out an escape roo…more details
Magical String- 40th Annual Celtic Yuletide
December 18, 2018
- Presented by:
- Meydenbauer Center Theatre
- Location:
- Meydenbauer Center Theatre
- Time:
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Admission:
- $18/$23/$28
Magical Strings: The 40th Celtic Yuletide Bellevue!
Enter the timeless realm of Celtic Yuletide! Three generations of the Boulding family set the stage ablaze with the Tara Academy Irish Dancers, lively fiddling of Jocelyn Pettit (award-winning Canadian artist who will have rec…more details
Parklane Gallery "Color Your World" December '18 Show
December 18, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Presented by:
- Robert Tgye
- Location:
- Parklane Gallery
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Color Your World
Dec 4th - Jan 6th
Just in time for holiday giving, Parklane Gallery presents its December Small Works Show,
"Color Your World." Stop by and see colors that are bright, colors that are bold, colors that delight you, and colors awesome to behold. Attra…more details
Snowflake Lane
December 18, 2018 – December 24, 2019
- Presented by:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Venue:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Time:
- From: 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Bellevue Collection presents Snowflake Lane - the region's most festive holiday scene!
Nightly Parade at 7 pm, November 23 - December 24
Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, dancers and your favorite characters in this co…more details
12-19-2018
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
December 19, 2018 – January 13, 2019
- Presented by:
- Bellevue Downtown Association
- Location:
- Bellevue Downtown Park
- Time:
- Hours Vary Daily, see link for specific hours
- Admission:
- $15-$10
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Skate and celebrate at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience at Bellevue Downtown Park
This beloved all-ages winter tradition is the perfect memory-making activity for family and…more details
Christmas Ship™ Festival
December 19 – 23, 2018
- Presented by:
- ArgosyCruises
- Location:
- All Across the Puget Sound Area
- Time:
- Event times depend on cruise date
- Admission:
- $48 adults, $43 seniors, $32 youths, FREE children (3 and under)
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget S…more details
Garage 527
December 19, 2018
- Location:
- 1111 110th Avenue NE Bellevue WA 98004
- Time:
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Looking for a space to meet other creative people and unlock your inner inventor? Searching for a place to access sewing machines, audio/video recording equipment, art supplies and circuitry gear? This is a time set aside for adults to network, build, dream and experiment (a happ…more details
Garden d'Lights
December 19 – 30, 2018
- Presented by:
- BellevueBotanicalGardenSociety
- Location:
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Time:
- From: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Admission:
- $5.00
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. $5.00 per person (11 and over). Children 10 and under…more details
Happy Holidays with some Escape Room Fun!!!
December 19, 2018 – January 5, 2019
- Location:
- Reality Break Escapes
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Join us over the holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years. We will be OPEN!
Come celebrate the holidays with a fun interactive activity. Bring your friends, bring your family and take a break from the food, the shopping and crowds and try out an escape roo…more details
Parklane Gallery "Color Your World" December '18 Show
December 19, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Presented by:
- Robert Tgye
- Location:
- Parklane Gallery
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Color Your World
Dec 4th - Jan 6th
Just in time for holiday giving, Parklane Gallery presents its December Small Works Show,
"Color Your World." Stop by and see colors that are bright, colors that are bold, colors that delight you, and colors awesome to behold. Attra…more details
Snowflake Lane
December 19, 2018 – December 24, 2019
- Presented by:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Venue:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Time:
- From: 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Bellevue Collection presents Snowflake Lane - the region's most festive holiday scene!
Nightly Parade at 7 pm, November 23 - December 24
Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, dancers and your favorite characters in this co…more details
12-20-2018
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
December 20, 2018 – January 13, 2019
- Presented by:
- Bellevue Downtown Association
- Location:
- Bellevue Downtown Park
- Time:
- Hours Vary Daily, see link for specific hours
- Admission:
- $15-$10
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Skate and celebrate at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience at Bellevue Downtown Park
This beloved all-ages winter tradition is the perfect memory-making activity for family and…more details
Christmas Ship™ Festival
December 20 – 23, 2018
- Presented by:
- ArgosyCruises
- Location:
- All Across the Puget Sound Area
- Time:
- Event times depend on cruise date
- Admission:
- $48 adults, $43 seniors, $32 youths, FREE children (3 and under)
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget S…more details
Garden d'Lights
December 20 – 30, 2018
- Presented by:
- BellevueBotanicalGardenSociety
- Location:
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Time:
- From: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Admission:
- $5.00
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. $5.00 per person (11 and over). Children 10 and under…more details
Happy Holidays with some Escape Room Fun!!!
December 20, 2018 – January 5, 2019
- Location:
- Reality Break Escapes
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Join us over the holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years. We will be OPEN!
Come celebrate the holidays with a fun interactive activity. Bring your friends, bring your family and take a break from the food, the shopping and crowds and try out an escape roo…more details
Parklane Gallery "Color Your World" December '18 Show
December 20, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Presented by:
- Robert Tgye
- Location:
- Parklane Gallery
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Color Your World
Dec 4th - Jan 6th
Just in time for holiday giving, Parklane Gallery presents its December Small Works Show,
"Color Your World." Stop by and see colors that are bright, colors that are bold, colors that delight you, and colors awesome to behold. Attra…more details
Snowflake Lane
December 20, 2018 – December 24, 2019
- Presented by:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Venue:
- The Bellevue Collection
- Time:
- From: 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM
- Admission:
- Free
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Bellevue Collection presents Snowflake Lane - the region's most festive holiday scene!
Nightly Parade at 7 pm, November 23 - December 24
Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, dancers and your favorite characters in this co…more details
12-21-2018
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
December 21, 2018 – January 13, 2019
- Presented by:
- Bellevue Downtown Association
- Location:
- Bellevue Downtown Park
- Time:
- Hours Vary Daily, see link for specific hours
- Admission:
- $15-$10
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Skate and celebrate at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Alaska Mileage Plan, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience at Bellevue Downtown Park
This beloved all-ages winter tradition is the perfect memory-making activity for family and…more details
Christmas Ship™ Festival
December 21 – 23, 2018
- Presented by:
- ArgosyCruises
- Location:
- All Across the Puget Sound Area
- Time:
- Event times depend on cruise date
- Admission:
- $48 adults, $43 seniors, $32 youths, FREE children (3 and under)
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget S…more details
Garden d'Lights
December 21 – 30, 2018
- Presented by:
- BellevueBotanicalGardenSociety
- Location:
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Time:
- From: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Admission:
- $5.00
- Recurrence:
- Recurring daily
Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. $5.00 per person (11 and over). Children 10 and under…more details
