In Bellevue, Thanksgiving brings together a mix of traditional festivities and contemporary experiences, all set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn scenery. This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 and the long, festive weekend is filled with hues of orange, smells of pie…
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This fall, plan your Pacific Northwest getaway around Bellevue Noodle Week, happening November 11–22, 2026. It’s the perfect excuse to escape, indulge, and experience one of the region’s most diverse culinary scenes. (Bellevue Noodle Week is a part of Visit Bellevue's culinary weeks series.) Noodle…
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Halloween is October 31st every year in the United States, and this year it falls on a Saturday, making Halloween weekend one big celebration. It's the official "spooky season" of the year, full of thrills for people who have kids, know some kids, or love being in touch with their inner kid…
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This year, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8th, one of India's biggest celebrations known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizing light's triumph over darkness and new beginnings. Karwachauth and Diwali Bazaar To prepare for Diwali, Bellevue's Embassy Suites is hosting its annual Karwachauth and…
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Perfect if you've got little ones, and equally perfect for a cute date, pumpkin patches and corn mazes are the cornerstone of a classic American fall. It leads the way into spooky season, and the apple ciders, pumpkin pie, and kettle corn along the way make the perfect lead in. Here's what's…
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Bellevue is located less than one hour from the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound, and too many lakes and rivers to count; the perfect perch when you’re ready to grab your binoculars to go find birds. The outdoor options are endless, from observing shorebirds in Mercer Slough to seeking North America’s…
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Fall foliage chasing is a real sport out here in the Pacific Northwest. From Bellevue’s hotels and restaurants, you’re minutes from forested lowlands, waterfall canyons, and golden alpine ridges. Use this guide to catch the brilliant colors of maples blazing in the foothills, vine maple tunnels…
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The classic American pumpkin pie has earned its tenure in the fall flavors category, and Bellevue's cafes are making the season considerably more interesting. Local menus stretch from pumpkin brulee and maple to cookie butter and black sesame, while Matcha remains firmly in the conversation. As…
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Is there any outdoor recreation project that’s as cool as a rail-to-trail transition, a broad car free path that connects towns and cities, passes through green spaces and invites users to explore an environment by padding or pedaling along? There’s a magical feeling when you step or ride upon one…
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Online shopping has disrupted the traditional experience of patronizing brick and mortar stores. The city of Bellevue is bucking this trend. Downtown Bellevue makes a particularly strong case with stores and products that can be difficult to find elsewhere, from Vessi’s only U.S. storefront and…
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