Overlake Service League Adopt-a-Family
During the holidays, Overlake Service League's Adopt-a-Family program matches
community partners with Bellevue area families in need. Each family is provided
with grocery store gift cards and gifts at Christmas.
Community partners (businesses, families, church groups, school groups) are
needed! To adopt a family, please contact Overlake Service League at (425)
451-1175 or email holidayadoptafamily@gmail.com.
Hilltop Holiday Bellevue Craft Show
December 2–5
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Northwest Arts Center, 9825 NE 24th Street
Browse and shop among thousands of hand-crafted quality items from over 80 selected Northwest artists and crafters. Free admission and parking. For more information and hours call (425) 452-4106.
Bellevue Galleria's Annual Tree Lighting
December 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bellevue Galleria, 550 106th Avenue NE
Start celebrating this holiday season with Bellevue Galleria's Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Local schools and organizations will be performing for 30 minutes and will be the highlight for this event. It’s a wonderful way for families and the community to be enlightened by the spirits of the holidays! For more information call (206) 547-6450.
Magic Seasons Remembered
December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Winters House, 2102 Bellevue Way SE
Discover family holiday traditions of Bellevue's past! The Eastside Heritage Center invites you to a Bellevue Magic Season open house at the historic Winters House. For more information visit eastsideheritagecenter.org or call (425) 450-1049.
Seattle Civic Christmas Ship Celebrations
December 5, 8:45 - 9:05 p.m.
*Chism Beach Park, 175 98th Avenue SE
December 17, 8:50 - 9:10 p.m.
Newcastle Beach Park, 4400 Lake Washington Boulevard SE
December 20, 6:35 - 6:55p.m.
Meydenbauer Beach Park, 419 98th Avenue SE
Enjoy a bon fire (no bon fire at Chism Beach) and help welcome the holiday ships! All celebrations are free. For more information, call (425) 452-4106.