Bellevue Christmas & Holiday Events

Bellevue Snowflake Lane, Ice Skating & Magic Season
November 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010

 

Snowflake Lane & Celebration Lane

Nightly at 7pm, November 27 - December 24 & December 26 - 31
The Northwest's Most Enchanting Holiday Show!

Experience the holiday magic with the annual celebration of Snowflake Lane along the sidewalks of Bellevue Way & NE 8th at The Bellevue Collection, in the heart of Downtown Bellevue. Magical snow falls nightly as live toy soldiers and winter characters, music, and a dazzling light show brighten the night and warm your heart.

 

 

Snowflake Lane: shows perform nightly November 27 - December 24 at 7pm
Bellevue Snowflake Lane premiers at 7pm, November 27, when Santa makes his grand arrival for the holidays at Bellevue Square.

Celebration Lane: shows perform nightly December 26 - 31 at 7pm
Ring in the New Year in Bellevue with Celebration Lane, featuring new festive performances and music worth celebrating.

Location: along the sidewalks at The Bellevue Collection (Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square).
Parking: free parking at Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square.

For more information, call 425-454-8096 or visit Bellevue Snowflake Lane.

 

Bellevue Ice Skating Arena

Daily, November 27 - January 10
$10 including skate rentals for all ages; $7 with personal skates
Credit card accepted

Be the first to step on the ice this holiday season as the ice skating rink returns to Bellevue Downtown Park. The ice arena will host "Learn How to Skate" nights, family skating, private parties and other exciting holiday attractions for skaters and spectators alike.

So bring your families, kids and friends and skate away under the winter sky in the area's only outdoor ice skating arena!

Here are the skating schedule and hours through January 10:

Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, NE 1st St & 102nd Ave NE.
Parking: Free parking is available around the Park off NE 1st St and 100th Ave NE.

Special Events & Schedules
Friday, November 27: 11am - 11pm, opening night
Opening Day Festivities. Be the first to step on the ice this Magic Season!

Free Skate Mondays compliments of Bank of America!
Visit a participating Bank of America branch and pick up a free pass to skate on Mondays. Limit of two passes per person and limited based on branch availability.

Free Skate Mondays schedule: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3pm to 9pm Monday, December 7, 2009 - 3pm to 9pm Monday, December 14, 2009 - 3pm to 9pm Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11am to 11pm Monday, December 28, 2009 - 11am to 11pm Monday, January 4, 2010 - 3pm to 9pm

Participating Bank of America branches: Downtown Bellevue The Bravern - 11060 NE 6th St Downtown Bellevue NE 8th - 10555 NE 8th St Downtown Bellevue NE 4th - 415 106th Ave NE Bellevue Village QFC - 10116 NE 8th St Bel Red Branch - 2245 NE Bel Red Road Eastgate Branch - 14440 SE Eastgate Way Factoria Branch - 12727 SE 38th Place Overlake Branch - 2400 148th Ave NE

For more information including ice skating hours, private parties & group rates, call 425-453-3111, email or visit Bellevue Ice Skating Arena.

 

Garden d'Lights Festival

Daily 5-10pm, November 28 - January 2
Free admission; donations accepted: $1 per person and $5 per family

The Bellevue Botanical Garden becomes a brilliant winter wonderland, transformed by some 500,000 colorful, tiny twinkling lights. Garden d'Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups around the northwest. So come, enjoy the dazzling magic of Garden d'Lights, bring your aunts and uncles, grandparents and grandchildren, third cousins and anyone else you can think of; they will like the lights too.

Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St
Parking: $5 fee for parking in the Botanical Garden parking lot; Free parking is available to the east at Wilburton Hill Park. Parking fees will support future Garden d'Lights.

For more information visit Bellevue Botanical Garden or call 425-452-2750.

 

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 4, 6-8pm

Start the holiday celebration with the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Bellevue Galleria. This year's tree lighting event will feature live musical performances by local schools and organizations. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition.

Location: Bellevue Galleria, 550 106th Avenue NE, Bellevue 98004
Parking: Free validated parking is available in the Bellevue Galleria parking garage. Free parking is also available at nearby parking garages at Bellevue Collection.

For more information, call 206-547-6450.

 

Season of Wonder at The Bravern

November 27 - December 31

It's the Season of Wonder at The Bravern. Elegant holiday décor transform this European-inspired village into a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland, featuring live garland and thousands of sparkling lights showcasing the fountains, open air piazzas and the newly installed public art. More than 50 live performances featuring jazz bands, orchestral music, choirs and dance await you at The Bravern. Delight in Roving Runway fashion shows featuring the latest fashions and gifts.

Experience the Northwest newest holiday tradition. Complimentary warm drinks will be served fireside at both the 110th Avenue NE fireplace as well as the NE Eighth Street fireplace beginning at 4 pm each Wednesday and include Artisanal Hot Chocolate, John Howie Spiced Pomegranate-Cranberry Cider, Trophy Cupcakes Hot Spiced Cider or Wild Ginger Orange Ginger Mint Tea.

The Season of Wonder is not just for adults. Original, luxuriously costumed, storybook-inspired characters Jack Frost and Joy Lynn Bell will delight patrons young and old throughout the season offering candid and posed photography along with a complimentary candy stick. You will find them Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout The Bravern. You will also catch them reading their favorite stories fireside in Building Two accompanied by elf and faerie face painting every Saturday at 1pm.

Live Music & Entertainment
Wednesdays 4-8pm; Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm

Roving Runway Fashion Shows
Wednesdays 4-8pm; Saturdays 12-6pm

Appearances by The Bravern Winter Faeries
Fridays 4-8pm; Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm

First Day of Winter Celebration
Monday, December 21, 4-8pm

New Years Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 4-midnight

Location: The Shops at The Bravern, 11111 NE 8th Street, Bellevue 98004
Parking: Complimentary parking validation has been extended from three to six hours weekdays with weekends entirely free for the holiday season beginning Friday, November 20th through January 3, 2010. Avoid the hectic holiday rush and parking headaches with valet service at two arrival courts and under cover at the 112th Avenue entrance to The Bravern garage.

For more information, visit Season of Wonder at The Bravern or call 425-456-8795.

 

Christmas Ship Festival & Celebration

December 1 - 23

The Christmas Ship festival is one of the gems of the holiday season. A Northwest tradition for some 60 years, the festival brings communities together to celebrate the holiday season with choirs performing onboard the ship and crowds of people gathering onshore around bonfires to welcome the ship parade through their communities.

Gather your family, friends and neighbors and stake out a spot on the shore to celebrate the Christmas Ship parade sailing through these Bellevue/Eastside waterfront communities.

	Tuesday, December 1 - Opening Ceremony 6:30-7pm - Kirkland Marina Park* 7:05-7:20pm - Kirkland Marina Park*	Friday, December 18 9:00-9:20pm - Juanita Beach Park*
	Thursday, December 3 7:50-8:10pm - Luther Burbank Park* 8:55-9:15pm - Houghton Beach*	Saturday, December 19 3:55-4:15pm - Kirkland Marina Park*
	Saturday, December 5 4:10-4:30pm - Medina Beach Park* 5:00-5:20pm - Yarrow Point Park* 8:45-9:05pm - Chism Beach	Sunday, December 20 5:15-5:35pm - Carillon Point 6:35-6:55 - Meydenbauer Bay*
	Thursday, December 17 8:50-9:10pm - Newcastle*	Wednesday, December 23 5:00-5:20pm - Houghton Beach*
	* Bonfire sites/special lighting (subject to change)

Visit The Christmas Ship Festival for more information and complete sail schedule.

 

More Holiday Season & Christmas Happenings in Bellevue/Eastside

The Christmas and winter holiday season is one of the most joyous seasons of the year. Here are some more holiday-themed performances and happenings to help you celebrate and enjoy the magic of the holidays with family, friends and loved ones.

	November 14	NW Holiday Arts Gift Show
	November 14 - 22	Snow White
	November 27 - 29	Once Upon A Mattress
	November 16	Seahawks Celebrity Holiday Charitabowl
	November 27	Michael Powers Holiday Show
	November 27 - December 24	Santa Arrives at Crossroads Bellevue
	November 28 - December 20	'Twas the Night
	November 29	I Heart Indie Holidays
	November 30 - December 19	Holiday Entertainment at Bellevue Square
	December 2 - 5	Hilltop Holiday Craft Show
	December 3 - 6	It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
	December 4	Celebrations Holiday Home Tour
	December 4 - 13	The Velveteen Rabbit
	December 5	Holiday Tea with Santa
	December 5	Lighthouse Benefit Concert w/ The Bellevue Community Band
	December 5	Holiday Multicultural Concerts
	December 6	Santa Brunch
	December 11 - 23	The Nutcracker
	December 12	Hanukkah Party
	December 14	A Celtic Yuletide
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Photo credits: Ice Skating photo courtesy of Bellevue Towers; Snowy Toy Soldier photo courtesy of Jonathan Caves

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