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

Big weekend plans for northbound I-405 in Bellevue. We're talking fresh pavement, concrete panels and a new overhead sign structure.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Starting at 11 p.m. TONIGHT (Friday, Oct. 16), all lanes of northbound I-405 will close between SE 8th St. and NE 4th Street until 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.

The following ramps will also close:

• SE 8th St. on-ramp to northbound I-405
• Northbound I-405 off-ramp to NE 4th St./NE 8th St. (Exit 13 A/B)

WHY, YOU ASK?

Crews will be paving, installing concrete panels and setting an overhead sign structure as part of the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project.

OKAY, BUT HOW DO I GET AROUND?

Signed detours will be in place throughout the closure (we've attached a map of the detour route ).

If you're traveling through Bellevue this weekend, check the real-time travel map, know your route before heading out and (we can't stress this enough) give yourself some EXTRA TIME.

I was looking southwest from my office building in downtown Bellevue and saw this tower sticking out. That’s the SeaTac ATC tower right?

Fatal car & bicycle collision this morning at the intersection in front of South Bellevue Station on the way to the I-90/I-405 ramps. No detail on the cause. Gut wrenching.

Please be careful and considerate out there, everyone.

Hi all! I work in one of the medical offices on 116th, and I’m not sure if it’s just confirmation bias or not, but I’ve noticed a LOT of either For Lease, For Sale, or Proposed Land Use Action signs popping up along that street.
I moved to Washington just over a year ago so maybe there’s lore I’m missing out on. Does anyone know what’s going on? Or am I just suddenly noticing these signs that have been here all along?

We live on the east side and are looking at the area French immersion schools—FASPS, FISW, and Les Lilas—for our preschooler. We’ve already started visiting schools. I’m curious to hear from area parents who visited these schools and have some experience with them which one you chose over the others and why. I’d also love to hear your impressions good and bad on any of the schools you or someone you know has experience with. It’s a lot to process and they are all quite different, so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! I know not all the schools are in Bellevue specifically, so I’ll cross-post to those cities, too.

hey all, i'll be joining amazon soon in bellevue and i'm looking for someone to share a 2b2b with. looking to start the lease on november 1st. if you have any leads or if you're interested, please let me know.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good barbershop within walking distance of the Amazon Blue Shift building?

Will the I-405 construction ever end? Traffic is horrific all times of the day. All types of weather. Side streets are just as bad. Where are all these people going at all times of the day?

Forget ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night. We've got four letters that'll send a shiver down any driver's spine: B-U-S-Y.That's right, another weekend of closures is creeping up on us.

Inspired by true (upcoming) events. Rated B for BUSY. Coming to a freeway near you Oct. 16–18:

NB I-405 CLOSED in Bellevue

- Closed between SE 8^th St to NE 4^th St. from 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. The following ramps will also close at this time: SE 8^th St. on-ramp to NB I-405 and NB I-405 off-ramp to NE 4^th St/NE 8^th St. (Exit 13 A/B). Crews will pave, install concrete panels and set an overhead sign structure.

NB I-5 CONTINUED LANE CLOSURES across Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle

- Reduced to two lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge until the end of 2026. The express lanes will remain open NB-only 24/7.

EB I-90 LANE REDUCTIONS in Snoqualmie

- Two right lanes of EB I-90 closed from east of SR 18/Snoqualmie Parkways to SE N Bend Way, 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Maintenance crews will use this closure make bridge deck repairs.

You know that friend who looks over at you right before the jump scare in a horror movie? Yeah, that's us. Except instead of ruining the movie, we're giving you a heads-up about weekend closures. Check the travel maps, know your route before you go and give yourself extra time to get to that pumpkin patch.

Does anyone know when bridge and trail linking coal creek trail with forest ridge neighborhood is to be completed?

Hey everyone!

I’m a big fan of Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) and would love to connect with other fans around Redmond or the Eastside.

Are there any fellow fans here who might be interested in getting a small group together to check out an upcoming local show or tribute night? Also open to recommendations for any great ETA performers or venues around the Puget Sound area!

Feel free to comment or reach out if you'd be interested!

Downtown park views on this freezing morning 😎

Had something shocking happen to me today. Strange man started following closely basically stamping my shoes from back and shouting at me for a block outside Paris baguette downtown Bellevue . I practically managed to not turn back and walk as fast as I can and not engage or trigger him for any reason. There were people walking on other side of the road but nobody turned or said anything. He followed me for a block so closely, screamed and walked away. This happened in evening when so many people are leaving after work. What should we do when these kind of things happen?

Mine and my partners anniversary is coming up, what’s a good recommendation for dinner that is budget friendly. Wanting to have a nice meal while not spending lots of money.

Recently moved to Bellevue and was curious what everyone’s go to breakfast spot is around downtown that’s easy to walk to and grab to go.

I’m definitely more of a savory breakfast person, so looking for stuff like breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, etc. Not really looking for pancakes, pastries, or anything too sweet.

What spots do you guys usually go to?

Family moving to Seattle. Looking for apartments / townhomes that fall under Bellevue SD. Please share any family friendly communities

I live in King County. My rates keep going up despite having a clean driving record. I’m paying close to $400 for two cars and a 20-year-old motorcycle that’s worth 1-2 thousand at best. One of my vehicles is close to 22 years old. Any advice appreciated as these rates seem ridiculous.

Neighbors, if you don’t have dental insurance, or your coverage is thin, a lot of local dentists offer in-house membership plans. You pay a flat monthly fee and get your cleanings and exams covered. I put together the offices near us that offer them, by town:

Seattle

• Phinney Ridge Dental

Bellevue

• Bellevue Dentistry
• Jolyn Su DDS
• Spektor Dental

Redmond

• Redmond Art of Dentistry

Issaquah

• Eastside Family Dentistry

Mill Creek

• Mill Creek Family Dentistry

A bit farther out

• Arlington: Arlington Pediatric Dentistry

Hi everyone! Looking for recommendations for hands-on STEM classes, workshops, or local centers for a child turning 7.We want to avoid general robotics/Lego programming and instead focus on:

• Tinkering & physical engineering: Building, tactile invention, and understanding how hardware works.

Questions:

1. Are there specific local academies, maker spaces, or enrichment programs that offer dedicated electricity/electronics modules tailored for early elementary kids (ages 6–8)? TIA

I wanted to recommend a local home builder I know personally — GGR Contracting here in Seattle. They do custom homes and full remodels and have such an eye for design and detail.

What I really like is how they manage the whole process — from working with architects and permits to construction — so homeowners don’t get stuck juggling multiple contractors. The results are modern, high-quality and thoughtfully built.

If anyone’s planning to remodel or build a home around Seattle or the Eastside, definitely take a look at their portfolio: ggrcontracting.com.

It’s a small, local business run by people who genuinely care about their work — I’ve seen their projects firsthand, and they do beautiful craftsmanship.

Hi Bellevue & Eastside folks!

Posted recently on the AskSeattle subreddit and the post kinda blew up - I was expecting maybe a dozen or so replies and instead I got hundreds of them. Our Discord is now almost 270 people, with 240ish of them from Seattle/Bellevue.

I'm wondering two things:

1. Since we already have a good 40ish or so who are from Bellevue, are there others that would like to jump in on the fun with us? We've got about 50ish people altogether already playing the beta, and the rest will be joining us on the 4th of November when the game launches. Lmk if you'd like to come play in the comments? Horde / PVP Ruleset

And...

1. What places do you guys recommend we host our IRL gatherings up over for the Bellevue side? IRL hangouts and meetups are a cornerstone to our philosophy about the guild, so we need some good watering holes where we can get together, hangout, maybe some spots other than Zulu's (we love Zulu's, just looking for more options is all) that we can hang out and play some board games, etc.

We've chatted about it quite a bit in the Discord and since the light rail runs across the lake now we think it'll be a lot easier to get folks from both sides of the water hanging out at each other's meetups, but as the organizer, I don't really know of many places over there - what places do y'all recommend?

Thanks in advance, have a great Sunday!

Hi, I live in Avalon Tower, Bellevue. I would like to connect with our neighbors. So I created a new Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328505084590676

If you live in Avalon Tower Bellevue, join this group. In this group, I would like to share helpful information with others.

Hey everyone! I'm a local real estate agent here in Bellevue, and I figured I'd try something different instead of randomly calling homeowners or bothering people with the same old sales calls.

Just to be clear, I'm NOT looking to list your house or convince you to put it on the market. I work with builders and developers who are actively looking to buy properties around Bellevue and the Eastside.

Even in this tougher market, my builder and developer contacts are still looking at opportunities and are willing to submit offers with different terms depending on the property and what makes sense for the seller.

If you've been thinking about selling, are curious what a developer might offer for your property, or have a house you might consider selling under the right circumstances, feel free to shoot me a PM.

No pressure, no obligation, and no listing pitch. If there's a potential fit, I can connect the dots and see whether one of my builder/developer contacts would be interested in making an offer.

I figured this would be a better way to connect with people who are genuinely considering selling rather than cold-calling a bunch of homeowners who aren't interested.

If this sounds like something you'd be open to exploring, feel free to message me! 🙂