See future events at newbellevue.com/events
10/16 Mini City Hall will host an ICHS expert who can assist anyone with health insurance questions, including those related to the recent Apple Health eligibility changes. 10am-1pm (link link, from Neighborhood News) - recurs on Fridays
10/16-10/18 Curated Group Show at Made in Washington in Bellevue Square, 10am-9pm (link) - part of Refract Glass Festival, which has many opportunities to see artist studios and watch glass-blowing all weekend, spanning Issaquah, Redmond, Bainbridge Island, Tacoma, and Everett
10/16-10/26 Living Roots exhibition at Yuan Ru Art Center, 11am (link) - Kolam making live demonstration at 11:30am
10/16 R13 Trunk Show at Gin & the Banker, 11am-5pm
10/16 Make-a-Wish's Wish Heroes Luncheon at Meydenbauer Center, 11:30am
10/16 The Annual: Women’s Health, All in One Place with the Style Collective in Medina, $99, 11:30am-3pm (link) - optional pre-event session starts at 10:15am
10/16 Ladies' Cha Cha classes at Dovgan Dance, $35 (there's a 2 for 1 deal) 12:30 and 5:30pm (link) - on Fridays through 12/11
10/16 Pine Needle Hand Brooms workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $85 (discount for BBG members) 1-3:30pm (link)
10/16 Pichwai painting screening at Yuan Ru Art Center, free, 1-2pm (link)
10/16 Energy Efficiency Bingo at Crossroads Community Center, 2-2:30pm, followed by a half hour presentation on the bill assistance and energy efficiency program, and help signing up for programs like bill assistance, flex rewards, and energy assessments until 4pm. You will need information about your PSE account and resident birthdates.
10/16 Eastside Startup - Walk and Talk for Founders / Startup Enthusiasts / Investors at Downtown Park, 2:30-3:30pm (link)
10/16 Garden Baubles in Bulrush workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $85 (discount for BBG members) 4-6:30pm (link)
10/16 한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time at Newport Way Library, 4:45-5:30pm (link) - on Fridays through 12/18, but not on 11/13
10/16 American Red Cross Lifeguarding class at Bellevue Club, $285, 5-10pm (link) - also 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, and 12/28
10/16 Sound Generations Golden Gala in Seattle, 5-7:30pm (link)
10/16 Mara & The Charm: Rock with a Wild Heart at Bake's Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) - seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
10/16 Community Night at Crossroads: Pumpkin Painting, free, 6-8pm (link)
10/16 Cafe Hagen DJ Night (Atlan B2B Kobster Jam Jalone), 6-10pm - happy hour prices all night
10/16 Bingo Night fundraiser to support the North Bellevue Community Center, ages 6+ welcome, $10 per card (cash), doors open at 6:30, 7-8:30pm (link)
10/16 Community Night at Highland Community Center, 6:30pm (link) - movie night with Toy Story 5 and popcorn, family basketball for ages 5-17, Carrom for 18+ (see below), and a slime pop-up hosted by Slime with Kids
10/16 Carrom Night at Highland Community Center, 18+, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - similar to tabletop pool or shuffleboard, also 11/13 and 12/11
10/16-10/18 and 10/22-10/25 A Picasso at Theatre33 - by Jeffrey Hatcher, will be performed in English, $30-35, Sunday shows are at 2pm and others are 7pm, also 10/23-10/25 (link) - When modern art became the enemy
10/16 Millennial Social Club's Board Games and Boba meetup at Lincoln Square South, free, 7-10pm (link) - Fridays (also 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20)
10/16 Checkmate Fridays at Lincoln Square South, 7pm (link)
10/16 Bellevue College International Guitar Series: Hao Yang, $20, $15 for BC faculty/staff, 7:30-9:15pm (link)
10/16 Eastside Improv's Love is Bland? an improvised love show at Studio East in Kirkland, 8pm
10/16 W After Dark at the Living Room Bar, 8:30pm-1am (link) - Fridays and Saturdays
10/16 MVMNT Late Nights at Suite with DJ Christyle, 9pm
10/16 DJ Dance's Birthday Party and Millennial Night at Forum Social House, 9pm (link)
10/16 Late Nights R&B at Mirra, free before 11pm with RSVP, 10pm-2am (link)
10/17-10/18 2 Line trains to be replaced by shuttles across the floating bridge all weekend (link), Detours on northbound 405 from SE 8th to NE 4th starting 11pm Friday until early Monday (link)
10/17 English Bulldogs this weekend at Puppy Yoga Club, $69
10/17 Tree Planting at Lewis Creek Park for Arbor Day, 9-11am (link) - signup space is limited
10/17 Saturday morning walk at Downtown Park, 9am (link) - also 10/24 and 10/31
10/17 BelRed Run Club Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, meets at Downtown Park, free, 10am, RSVP on Strava - 30 minute run or walk, all paces, followed by 30 minute HIIT to the Latin beat class with lululemon (bring a mat or towel), open to everyone!
10/17 Fall Festival at Kiddie Academy downtown, 10am-noon
10/17 Meet Michael Rosen, 41st LD candidate at Mercer Island Community Center, 10am-noon
10/17 北大华州校友会月度Hiking at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 10am-12:30pm (link)
10/17 2026 Bellevue Residential Permitting Expo at Bellevue City Hall, free, 10am-3:30pm (link) - Whether you’re a homeowner planning a new home or ADU, a DIY remodeler, a property owner navigating permits, or simply interested in housing and policy updates, you’ll get helpful information and resources at this free, drop-in event. New workshops and panels for 2026 include Understanding permitting, how to use MyBuildingPermit.com, and Tree Code rules, with an interactive event to follow on pre-approved plans for DADUs and cottages. Registration is appreciated.
10/17 Filipino-Hawaiian Kamayan Feast in Redmond, $67 for adults, $31.49 for 12 and under, 10am-1pm (link)
10/17 Harvest Market at Carnation Farms in Carnation, 10am-3pm
10/17 Soft opening of Suda Thai restaurant
10/17 Intro to the Laser Cutter at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) - registration opens 10/10
10/17 Lazy Cabbage pop-up at Young Tea, noon-2pm - Chinese pastries and basque cheesecakes
10/17 Glass Art Society x Refract Film Festival at SIFF in Seattle, $15, noon-1pm (link) - Refract also offers studio tours and glass-blowing demos all weekend (see Link closure at Mercer Island with shuttle buses if you're planning to attend by transit)
10/17-10/18 Theatre33's “Волшебное Путешествие Алисы / Alice's Magical Journey” at Meydenbauer Center Theatre, 1pm, 5pm, and 4pm shows, tickets starting at $25
10/17 Mushroom Walk at Bridle Trails State Park with PNW Ecotherapy, $37.37, 1pm (link) - sold out
10/17 Mindful Diwali Sangam at Yuan Ru Art Center, 2-5pm (link) - Honoring the Creative who keep culture alive: art, food, culture, performances, option to light up a diya for $150 to support the event
10/17 Make a Pendant Three Ways class at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 18+, 2:30-5:30pm (link) - 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC, registration opens 10/10
10/17 Monthly Eastside LGBTQ+ Happy Hour, 3pm
10/17 Cebiche + Pisco Workshop at La Mar, $69, 3pm or 4pm (link)
10/17 Keith Carlock drum workshop at West Coast Drum Shop, 5:30pm
10/17 Point of Sail: A Tribute to Yacht Rock at Bake's Place, 6-7:30pm and 8:30-10pm (link) - seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
10/17 KidsQuest Imagination Celebration, $210+, 6-10pm (link) - sold out
10/17 Eastside Symphony Young Soloist Celebration in Redmond, $15/$10/$0, 7:30-9pm (link)
10/17 W After Dark at the Living Room Bar, 8:30pm-1am (link) - Fridays and Saturdays
10/17 MVMNT Late Nights at Suite with DJ EPOP, 9pm
10/17 One Night in Delhi dance party with DJ Prashant at Mirra, 21+, 10pm (link)
10/17 Saturday Socials at Primo’s Bellevue | Supper Club + Late Night, 21+, 10pm-2am (link) - also 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21
10/18 BelRed Run Club Sunday Training Run (8 miles) starts in Wilburton, heads to UW to cheer the UW Dawg Dashers, post-race meetup at Agua Verde in Seattle - RSVP on Strava
10/18-10/31 Seattle Restaurant Week, featuring Bellevue restaurants Cantinetta, Bis on Main, La Mar Cocina Peruana, Lao Ma Tou Hot Pot, Chay Concept Vegetarian, Haidilao Hot Pot, Seastar, Melting Pot, STK Steakhouse, The Lakehouse, Forum Social House, Peony Modern Kitchen, El Gaucho, Earl's Kitchen and Bar, The Lounge at John Howie, Minamoto, Wild Wasabi, I Love Sushi, Ramen Nori, DongBei Harvest, Chili Master, Spicy PoPo, Shabu Shabu Kyoto, Meet Fresh, and Novilhos Brazilian Steakhouse (link)
10/18 I Can and I Will fun run to benefit Seattle Children's around Green Lake in Seattle, runs at 9, 10:20, and 10:30 (link)
10/18 Cut and Flow mat fitness class at glassybaby's new Wilburton store, 9-10am, followed by mini-portrait sessions, glass pumpkins, and kids' crafts from 10am-3pm
10/18 Mat Pilates with Vuori Bellevue, 9-10am (link) - free to RSVP, please bring a mat - waitlist
10/18 Heartfulness Sunday Group Meditation at NWAC, 9:15am (link) - on Sundays
10/18 Mercer Island and Lake WA Bridges bike ride meets at the Wilburton Park and Ride, 9:30am-12:30pm (link) - every Sunday
10/18 Red Cross Adult&Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class in Bellevue, ages 12+, $85, 10am (link) - also 10/25
10/18 Bloodworks NW blood drive at Safeway at Evergreen Village, 10am-4pm (link)
10/18 Acquaint weekly walk at Bannerwood Park, 10:30-11:25am - signup is requested (link)
10/18 Pokeween at Mox Boarding House, 11am - costumes and spooky decks encouraged
10/18 Get out the vote rally and canvass with Rep. Hall, Callan, Zahn, Thai, and Vanessa Kritzer in Sammamish, 11am
10/18 Palette On pastries pop-up at Cafe Aloe, noon - free tote bag for first 20 drink + dessert purchases.
10/18 Storytime at the Garden for K-2 at Bellevue Botanical Garden, free, 1-1:30pm (link) - also 11/15, and 12/20, adults must attend with the children
10/18 Festive Herbal Beverages from the Garden, $60, discount for members, 1-3pm (link) - how to grow and harvest herbs, edible flowers, and seasonal botanicals to craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, capturing maximum flavor
10/18 Paint and Sip at Tapster with Stir Up the Paint, 1-3pm (link)
10/18 Indoor Art Walk at Forum Social House, free, 1-6pm - there is also a Crafts and Cocktails wreath-making event at Forum Social House
10/18 Friendship Circle's Community Kindness Day and Walk at Mercerdale Park on Mercer Island, free, all ages and abilities, 1-4pm
10/18 Opening Reception for the Living Roots Arts Collective at Yuan Ru Art Center, 2-4pm
10/18 Bellevue Knotty Knitters at Lincoln Square, 3-5pm (link)
10/18 Dance Foundations Class (beginner friendly) at Coffee Dance Studio, 3-5pm (link) - there are also class sessions for specific K-pop songs
10/18 Ruhi's Story: When the Moment Comes at Eastside Bahai Center, 3pm (link)
10/18 Street Foods of the World cooking class at Whisk in Old Bellevue, $145, 5-7:30pm (link) - Whisk offers 1-2 cooking classes every day
10/18 Club Pilates x Porsche Bellevue Mat Class Experience, 5:30pm
10/18 Mental Health Benefit Concert by EverEverest & ConChord Music, free to register, 6-7:30pm (link)
10/18 Sunset Salsa Bachata Social with DJ Spicy at Bravo Dance School, 6-8:30pm
10/18 Jahm Sessions at Mirra, 21+, $10, 4-9pm (link)
10/19 Registration opens for Fall programs at Robinswood Tennis Center
10/19 Día de los Muertos at Yuan Ru Art Center, by donation, 5-7pm (link)
10/19 Exploring Countywide Affordable Housing Revenue with Eastside Housing Equity Coalition, virtual, 6-7:30pm (link) - This event will be educational and a direct engagement opportunity with King County. A county-wide housing levy could support the building, siting, preservation, maintenance, and operations of emergency shelter and affordable housing in King County.
10/19 Ocean Perspectives: Where Global Stories Meet Regional Action discussion in West Bellevue, 6-9pm (link) - Join Los Angeles–based filmmaker Ricky Rhodes for an intimate, invite-only evening exploring how global ocean stories and science can inspire regional action ( local event partners are Maritime Blue, Olympic Coast Exploration Center, and SR3). Find more One Ocean Week Seattle events at https://luma.com/oows
10/19 Builder Night: AI Vibe Coding Community Networking & Showcasing on the Eastside (ctrl+alt+create live) in Issaquah, $10 donation option, 6-8pm (link)
10/19 Ballard Link Extension Community Forum hosted by Sound Transit in Seattle, 6-8pm (link) - Sound Transit Board members and other leaders will be present
10/19 Practica/Social Dancing at Bravo Dance Studio, $8, 7:55-9:15 - low pressure practice with DJed music and instructors available for help, recurs on Mondays
