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Weekend itineraries, best-of lists, hidden gems, neighborhood guides, and seasonal picks — curated by locals.

10 Bellevue Events Worth Your Calendar

From Garden d'Lights to the Jazz Festival — the events to plan around.

BellevueExplorer Editors · Sat, Jun 27 · 3 min

itinerary

Two days, three meals, one botanical garden, and a sunset on Lake Washington.

guide

Our annual list of the kitchens that defined Bellevue dining this year.

Seasonal in Bellevue

seasonal

Latest guides

moving

Schools, neighborhoods, commutes, weather, taxes — the realistic relocation guide.

Sara Williams · Sat, Jun 20 · 10 min

hidden-gems

Strip-mall dumplings, a waterfall trail, and a midcentury cafe.

Jordan Park · Tue, Jun 16 · 7 min

family

Where to take kids when it's pouring, when it's sunny, and when nobody can agree.

Casey Liu · Sat, Jun 13 · 5 min

guide

From Italian espresso to bright single-origins to Reserve-grade rarities.

Maya Chen · Mon, Jun 8 · 5 min

seasonal

Foliage hikes, harvest events, and warm rooms with great food.

Jordan Park · Wed, Jun 3 · 6 min

guide

Where to take the photo your out-of-town friends are asking for.

Sara Williams · Fri, May 29 · 4 min