The Bellevue Downtown Association will be hosting an early-evening reception and keynote program at Meydenbauer Center called “Downtown Forward”. This is following a one-year break from holding an in-person, annual event. The event will feature keynote speaker Margaret O’Mara, who writes and teaches about growth of the high-tech economy, the […]
The seasonal ice skating rink at Bellevue Downtown Park is coming back this year. It will be open from November 19 through January 9. The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink features more than 9,000 square feet of ice, viewing area, special events, and snack for purchase. Tickets are sold online this […]
The on-street dining areas on Main Street are coming to a close as the cooler temperatures and rainy weather are approaching. The expanded outdoor dining areas will close after dinner service on Sunday, September 19. The patios that are located on sidewalks will mainly stay open, weather permitting. The City […]
The 14th annual Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival will be held in person this year, from October 6-10. Put together by the Bellevue Downtown Association, regional talent will come together to feature over 20 live shoes across Downtown Bellevue. Featured artists include Ray Vega, Thomas Marriot, Roy McCurdy, and Lady […]
The Bellevue Downtown Arts Market is returning in person on Labor Day Weekend. The dates are September 4th through 6th. More than 110 artists will be participating. In the past, the event has been called “Bellevue’s 6th Street Arts Fair”. The Fair, presented by Bellevue Downtown Association, will feature sculptures, […]
The annual fireworks show in Bellevue Downtown Park is happening once again. This will be the first public event in the city since March 2020. The Bellevue 4th of July Fireworks will not include entertainment, live music, or other activities before or after the show. The park will be open […]
Outdoor dining on Main Street has been extended from now through the summer. Dining has expanded to parking lots, sidewalks, on-street and private patios. In addition to the restaurants on Main Street, more than 40 other eateries are offering outdoor dining across the city. In July 2021, the City of […]
The new music series is making its debut in Bellevue. Bellevue Beats Music Series is happening from April 7 through October 27. Bellevue Downtown Association is reigniting Downtown’s music scene with a free concert every Wednesday. Shows begin steaming on Wednesdays in April, and transition to outdoor in-person in July […]
Known best for producing Halo and Destiny franchises, Bungie, Bellevue’s leading gaming studio, has built a reputation for creativity and different thinking. Patrick O’Kelley, the company’s COO, will be sharing Bungie’s origin story, his predictions for Bellevue’s gaming Industry, and why they’re making big investments in Downtown Bellevue for the […]
Bellevue City Council recently received a report that reviewed the city’s efforts regarding the expansion of outdoor dining capacity for areas in downtown Bellevue. One of the community partners also explained a marketing campaign to connect local businesses during the pandemic. We reported in July about the outdoor dining space […]
