2023 Bellevue Christmas & Holiday Events

Bellevue Snowflake Lane

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

Celebrting 19 years in Bellevue! Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive characters along with all your favorite holiday characters at the region's most festive holiday scene. Magical snow falls nightly as live toy drummers and dancers, festive music, and a dazzling light show brighten the night and warm your heart.

The beloved Bellevue holiday tradition draws up to 10,000 spectators each night to downtown Bellevue, earning Bellevue the title of The Most Festive Town in America by The Huffington Post.

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.

Bellevue Ice Skating Arena

November 17, 2023 - January 15, 2024
A 26-year holiday tradition in Bellevue!

Be the first to step on the ice this Bellevue Magic Season as the Bellevue ice skating arena returns to Bellevue Downtown Park. Celebrate winter and make magical memories this holiday season at the region's largest open-air ice skating experience located at picturesque Downtown Park.

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

Bellevue Holiday Concerts & Performances

November - December

Christmas is one of the most joyous seasons of the year. Celebrate and enjoy the magic season with family, friends and loved ones with these holiday-themed performances and concerts.

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Santa Photos at Snowflake Lane Factory

November 24 - December 24

Children and families can pose for a contactless photo with Santa while he is making his list and checking it twice at his desk in the background this holiday season.

Bellevue Square Center Court Second Level by appointment only.

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Garden d'Lights Festival

Daily 4:30-9pm, November 25 - December 31
$5-8 per person, children 10 and under are free

The Bellevue Botanical Garden becomes a brilliant winter wonderland, transformed by thousands 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.

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Bellevue Gingerbread Candy Shoppe

November 24 - 25
The smell of gingerbread is in the air!

A sweet family tradition! Seasons change and this winter we are making a magical twist to our classic gingerbread event. Join KidsQuest for the perfect kick-off to the holiday season! Work together with family or friends to decorate a unique gingerbread house.

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Bellevue New Year's Guide 2023

December 31

Ring in 2024 with Bellevue.com New Year's Guide. Whether your perfect celebration consists of dining in high style or dancing the night away, our guide to New Year's events will help you find the perfect way to celebrate 2024 right here in Bellevue.

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