For the fourth summer in a row, Bellevue is featuring their “Al Fresco” outdoor dining program. Originally created to support local businesses during COVID-19, the project has become a well-loved and highly anticipated extension of summer activity downtown. The Al Fresco program provides expanded dining spaces for local restaurants and […]
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Amazon to Move 2,000 Office-Based Employees from Seattle to Bellevue
2,000 Amazon employees are going to move their home base from Seattle Bellevue, according to an employee at the Worldwide Communications team at Amazon. The company recently announced plans to shift some of their employees to offices on the Eastside. Amazon will be closing at least two office buildings in […]
Amazon Employees in Bellevue to Return to Office Once Two New Towers Reach Completion
As reported in February 2023, Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, announced that the company has concluded that everyone is to be back in the office the majority of the time as of May 1st. This is defined as three days per week. In Bellevue, employees will be moving into two additional […]
Downtown Bellevue Holiday Guide for 2022
The holiday season is upon us and Downtown Bellevue has found ways to spread fun and joy for both kids and adults. Below is a quick list of activities to participate in from Thanksgiving through the month of December. Garden d’Lights From November 26th until December 31st, Garden d’Lights will […]
Amazon Matches City of Bellevue’s $2.5M Commitment to Grand Connection Bridge Design
Bellevue City Council recently received an update on the Grand Connection with the news that Amazon will match Bellevue’s $2.5 million in funding 30 percent design for a pedestrian bridge that would cross from Bellevue City Hall Plaza to Eastrail. The Grand Connection today links people and places through the […]
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink to Open November 18
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink will be returning to Bellevue Downtown Park for its 25th year. It will be open from November 18th through January 8th. The ice rink is open daily, including holidays. The space features over 9,000 square feet of ice, a covered viewing area, and on-site concessions. […]
Bellevue 4th of July Fireworks and Events
If you plan to spend your 4th of July holiday in Downtown Bellevue, you won’t be disappointed. Whether you are coming with a group of adults or as a family with children, there is something for everyone. The celebration at Bellevue Downtown Park will resume its normal programming since the […]
Summer Concert Series in Downtown Bellevue to Begin July 5th Featuring Local Artists
Bellevue Beats Summer Concert Series is beginning on July 5th. The annual event is put on by Bellevue Downtown Association. Lives concerts will happen every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1pm and every Wednesday in conjunction with a pop-up market from 11am to 2pm. The 10-week summer concerts run […]
4th of July at Bellevue Park to Include Activities, Food and Entertainment
The City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown Association are working together to produce the Bellevue Family 4th of July. For the first time in two years, it will resume its regular programming since the pandemic began in 2020. Guests are invited to enjoy free live music, children’s activities, food options […]
Outdoor Dining Program in Downtown Bellevue has Begun
Al Fresco dining begins today, May 24th, throughout Downtown Bellevue. This is the third summer that the program has taken place. During the pandemic, the City of Bellevue supported local businesses by providing additional outdoor space for restaurants and retailers to accommodate social distancing. Based on overwhelming positive feedback, “al […]