Bellevue Holiday Guide 2026
Community Guides Upside Properties NW
Community Guides Upside Properties NW
Skating, Snowflake Lane & garden lights
Key Takeaways
Start with the November and December listings for dates and organizer details.
Snowflake Lane, Garden d’Lights, and the downtown ice rink are options for a holiday outing.
Check the organizer’s schedule and any ticket requirements before heading out.
Bellevue makes it easy to build a holiday evening around two stops. Lace up at Downtown Park, then head toward Bellevue Way for the drummers. Save the Botanical Garden for a quieter evening when you want time to wander.
Nov 13–Jan 18
Bellevue Downtown Park
Book a skating session and check the rink’s hours before going. Event details
Nov 21 · 10 AM–3 PM
Bellevue Farmers Market
Shop gifts made by young local artisans at the fall holiday market. Event details
Nov 27–Dec 24 · 7 PM nightly
Bellevue Way, NE 4th to NE 8th streets
Choose a viewing spot along Bellevue Way for the free parade of floats, dancers and toy drummers. Event details
Nov 28–Jan 3 · Closed Dec 25
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Follow illuminated flowers, animals and garden scenes after dark. Check timed entry before choosing a night. Event details
Dec 5, 12 and 19 · 1–3 PM
Main Street, Old Bellevue
Bring the family for a Santa visit and leave time for a bakery or gift-shop stop. Event details
Dec 11–23 · Select performances
Meydenbauer Center Theatre
See the Bellevue company’s holiday ballet. Check the box office for showtimes and seats. Event details
Start with coffee on Main Street in Old Bellevue and loop through Downtown Park. Give yourself extra time if you plan to stay for the parade.
Happy holidays from Upside Properties NW.
Schedules checked November 9, 2026. Confirm hours, closures and tickets with organizers before heading out. January dates are in 2027.
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