November 22 - 23
Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra presents Masterworks II at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
November 28
Group Health Ice Arena opens for the Holiday Season!
$10 (includes skate rental; cash, debit and credit cards accepted). Bundle
up and take a twirl at this open-air skating experience.
Whether you skate like a pro or are just a beginner, its holiday fun for the
entire family. Nestled alongside the beautiful lighted waterfall in Bellevue
Downtown Park, the ice arena features music from STAR 101.5, special events
and a tented, heated viewing area. The Group Health Ice Arena is open for the season
through January 19. Visit Group
Health Ice Arena or call 425.453.1223 during business hours for complete
ice arena details.
Santa Arrives Early to The Bellevue Collection!
Bellevue Square, Kids’ Cove, 3rd Level
Santa arrives early again this year! Join Santa at 8:30 a.m. for a brief meet
and greet and a sweet treat at the brand new play area, Kids’ Cove. Afterwards,
he’ll be heading down to his workshop for the season.
November 28 - December 14
Holiday Wishes
Bellevue Square, Center Court
Spread a little holiday cheer through Holiday Wishes. Come choose a tag off
one of our trees in Center Court and return your generous donation back to
the large gift boxes by December 14th. Gift tags will be provided by Hopelink,
St. Andrews Housing Group, Youth Eastside Services, Overlake Service League
and Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation.
November 28 - December 24
Snowflake Lane presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Way
Join us for a memorable tradition celebrating the third annual holiday showing
of Snowflake Lane. It’s a nightly display of dazzling lights, music, dramatic
drumming from live toy soldiers and magical snow. Join us for an evening that
will brighten your spirits and warm your heart with the spirit of the holiday.
Snowflake Lane premiers at 7 p.m., November 28 and will have shows nightly
at 7 p.m. through December 24. Event is complimentary. For more information
visit thebellevuecollection.com
or call 425.454.8096.
Snowflake Lane Carolers
Let the holidays wash over you as you shop with the beautiful voices of this
professional a cappella choir as they sing the beloved holiday songs that
we all know and love. For locations and times, see schedule below:
7:30 – 8 p.m.Wintergarden Tree at Bellevue Place
8 – 8:30 p.m. Fiori Waterfall at Lincoln Square*
8:30 – 9 p.m. Center Court at Bellevue Square*
9 – 9:30 p.m. Starbucks at The Lodge*
*Locations change 12/1 – 12/3
Santa's Workshop
Bellevue Square, Center Court, 2nd Level
Stroll through Santa’s Workshop to capture a photo moment with Santa. See
thebellevuecollection.com
for pricing, hours and special offers.
November 29
Garden d'Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden debuts.
Garden d'Lights
will run nightly, 5 – 10 p.m., through January 11 at the Bellevue Botanical
Garden (12001 Main Street). For more information visit bellevuebotanical.org
or call 425.452.2750.
November 29 - 30
Bellevue Opera presents Hansel and Gretel at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
December 1 - 3
Multicultural Entertainment
Bellevue Square, Center Court Stage
Take a stroll through a different world as you experience entertainment from
different countries. Several cultures will be represented through song and
dance from places such as Mexico, Africa, and Ireland just to name a few.
Event is complimentary.
12/1 Haida Heritage, 6 – 7 p.m.; Son Poquitos Trio, 8 – 9 p.m.
12/2 American VOV/NAM Institute, 6 – 7 p.m.; Adefua African Music and Dance
Company, 8 – 9 p.m.
12/3 Comerford School of Irish Dance, 6 – 7 p.m.; Seattle Jewish Chorale,
8 – 9 p.m.
December 1 - 19
Holiday Entertainment
Bellevue Square, Center Court Stage
Come support your favorite local school or entertainer as we pack the stage
daily with orchestras, choirs, and instrumental performances. Performances
are Monday through Friday, 10 – 11 a.m.
12/1 Eastlake High School and Inglewood Junior High Orchestras
12/2 Glacier Peak High School Choir
12/3 Sammamish High School Choir and Orchestra
12/4 Chinook Middle School 6th Grade Choir
12/5 Timbercrest Symphonic Choir
12/8 Chinook Middle School 7th/8th Grade Choir
12/9 Extreme Strings Orchestra and Maywood Choir
12/10 Kenmore Junior High Concert Choir
12/11 Bellevue Christian "Kantorei" Choir
12/12 Kent-Meridian Royal Chamber Orchestra and Mill Creek Bulldog Philharmonic
12/15 Wolverine Philharmonic from Pine Lake Middle School
12/16 The Piano Students of Diane Chattin and Bethany Man
12/17 Evergreen Junior High Choir and Orchestra
12/18 Redmond High School Choir and Orchestra
12/19 Linda Joyce Music School
December 3 - 6
Hilltop Holiday Craft Show at the Northwest Arts Center
Browse, shop and enjoy thousands of quality hand-crafted gifts from Northwest
artists and designers. For more information, call 425.452.4106.
December 5
Bellevue Galleria's Annual Tree Lighting
Start celebrating this holiday season with Bellevue Galleria's Annual Tree
Lighting ceremony Friday, December 5th from 6 – 8 p.m. Local schools and organizations
will be performing for 30 minutes and will be the highlight for this event.
It’s a wonderful way for family’s and the community to be enlightened by the
spirits of the holidays!
December 5 - 7
Bellevue Youth Theatre presents A Christmas Carol at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
December 7
Bellevue Youth Symphony presents Magic of Mistletoe at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
December 12 - 14 & 17 - 23
International Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
December 15
Magical Strings presents A Yuletide Concert at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
December 20
Group Health Ice Arena, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Starbucks: To You, From Us event
Starbucks will be offering complimentary samples of Starbucks Signature Hot
Chocolate, Starbucks Christmas Blend Coffee and Starbucks Espresso Truffle
Latte.
December 20 - January 3
Group Health Ice Arena holiday skating schedule begins: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
December 25
Group Health Ice Arena closed.
December 26 - 31
Celebration Lane presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Way
Help us ring in the New Year with nightly performances of Celebration Lane
featuring live toy soldiers with new festive routines and music worth celebrating!
Enjoy your favorite dazzling lights, music, and dramatic drumming with a New
Year’s twist. Event is complimentary. Shows nightly at 7 p.m. For more information
visit thebellevuecollection.com
or call 425.454.8096.
December 28 - 31
Ballet Bellevue presents The Snow Man at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
January 9
Let Your Music Shine presents Little Maestro Series at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
January 10 - 11
Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra presents Masterworks III at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
January 19
Group Health Ice Arena last chance to skate: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.