One of the best ways to connect and build community is through events. We want to help share your event and let everyone know about it. We will be creating a list of upcoming events in the Bellevue area. If you would like to be considered on our list, please email us at: eatbellevue@gmail.com. Thank you!
Cultural Crossroads Festival: November 6-8
Celebrate a world of culture during this three-day festival that includes international song and dance! Listen to the traditional folk songs of Bulgaria, treat your ears to the sound of Native American flutes or tap your toes to the traditional Irish Step Dance. After you’re done, be sure to try some worldly cuisine, or purchase a new souvenir at the festival’s glorious, international bazaar. Admission to the festival is free and perfect for all ages! For more information, including schedules and times, please visit: www.crossroadsbellevue.com/SpecialEvents/CulturalCrossroadsFestival
Chasing Shadows — Warren Miller Ski Film Screening: November 14
Starting to feel that chill in the air? Bundle up inside the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center for a special screening of Chasing Shadows, a sports film by Warren Miller. Watch as the world’s biggest names in skiing and snowboarding maneuver the treacherous yet strikingly beautiful mountains of France’s Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch and the largest of them all: the Himalaya. The film depicts an epic tale of danger, adrenaline and triumph. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $22, with show times at 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, please visit: www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/events
2015 PSA World Squash Championship: November 15-22
Whether you are new to the sport of squash (think racquetball meets tennis) or a longtime fan, you will not want to miss the 2015 PSA World Squash Championship. Imported from England, the championship will be hosted on U.S. soil for the first time ever at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Watch from the sidelines as opponents duke it out in the ultimate game of perseverance, skill and adrenaline. Prices for admission to the games range from $100-$2,500. For more information, please visit: www.worldsquashchamps2015.com
Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena: November 27 to January 10
Skate your way to winter cheer at the Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena, the region’s largest open-air holiday ice skating experience. Perfect for a date night or a whimsical family holiday celebration, Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena is sure to create the kind of memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets cost $12. Discount tickets are also available. For more information, please visit: www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/magic-season/main-events/ice-arena
Garden d’Lights: November 29 to January 2
Illuminate the night at Garden d’Lights! Garden d’Lights features more than a half million lights which transform the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. Gape in wonder at all the twinkling lights that cover flowers, shrubs, vines and more. You’re sure to be intrigued and delighted! Tickets cost $5 per person, while children 10 and under are free. For more information, please visit: www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/magic-season
Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection: November 27 to December 24
This season, get into the holiday spirit through the annual Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection. Hosted nightly, this is show has it all: dazzling lights, holiday music and even falling snow! Get festive as you dance alongside your favorite seasonal characters including Toy Soldier Drummers, Sugar Plum Fairies, Jingle Belle Dancers, costumed characters and Snow Princesses. Best of all, this event is completely free to the public. Festivities begin every night at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit: bellevuecollection.com/SnowflakeLane
Holiday Performances at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center: November 27 to December 23
Looking to catch a show or two? Attend live holiday performances at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center and prepare to be enthralled! From classics like The Nutcracker to Magical Strings — A Celtic Yuletide, the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center is here to entertain you and keep you warm during those cold winter nights. For more information, including showtimes and ticket information, please visit: www.meydenbauer.com
Celebration Lane at The Bellevue Collection: December 26-31
Feeling those post-Christmas blues? Fear not, for Celebration Lane is here to lift your spirits! Ring in the New Year in style and fun with nightly festive, Americana-inspired costumes, songs and dancing drummers. Then, bask in all the festive glory as bubbles and glitter fall from the beautiful, starlit sky. It is the perfect way to bring in a new year. The celebration begins at 7 p.m.every night. For more information, please visit: bellevuecollection.com/SnowflakeLane
KidsQuest Gingerbread Lane: November 27-28
Kick off the holiday season with some sugar, spice and everything nice! Gather the family at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and decorate a scrumptious gingerbread house using supplies from KidsQuest’s tasty candy buffet. We provide the supplies for decorating and will even clean it up afterward! To reserve a spot, please visit www.kidsquestmuseum.org. After that, take a stroll down Bellevue’s Gingerbread Lane to marvel at specialty gingerbread houses designed by local chefs, architects and businesses. It’s sure to hit your sweet spot!
Christmas Ship Festival: November 27 to December 23
Get lost in a parade of lights — literally! Starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through December 23, Argosy Cruises’ Christmas ship covers 45 different waterfront communities around Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Gather around a bustling fire on the shore and enjoy whimsical music, beaming lights and unforgettable fun as the ship makes its way across the waters. Tickets are also available for those who wish to ride the parade ship. Highlighted stops include:
- Kirkland City Dock — November 29, December 5, December 19-23, various times
- Medina — December 5, 4:10-4:30 p.m.
- Meydenbauer Bay — December 22, 9:00-9:20 p.m.