Help Requested: Hoping the Luma.com calendar for Bellevue events can become more visible if more people start following it. https://luma.com/newbellevue
10/5-10/9 Walk and Roll to School Week
10/5 Bloodworks NW blood drive at the QFC on 8th (north of Bellevue Square Mall), 9am-3pm (link)
10/5 Plugged In: EVs, Charging & Mobility at The Eight, $30, 9:30am (link) – kick off event for Transportation Week, includes guided tour of The Eight charging infrastructure and coffee and donuts
10/5 Bellevue Utilities Long-Term Plans Open House (at Bellevue Library), drop-in from 3:30-5:30pm (link)
10/5 Photography Workshop: Hues of Red and Gold in the Garden, $115, discount for BBG members, 5-7pm (link)
10/5 Human Services Commission Public Hearing on human services needs
10/5 Firefly in the Dark Social for Tech Professionals at Tapster, 6pm (link)
10/5 LD 45 & LD 48 Housing Equity Candidate Forum – General Election, virtual on Zoom, 6-7:30pm (link)
10/5 Continuing the Conversation: Welcoming Neighbors Through Stories at Crossroads Community Center, 6-8pm (link) – light refreshments provided, registration (link) encouraged
10/5 Drinks, Dinner, & Secret Movie Series: An Advanced Preview meetup – 6pm happy hour at Forum Social House and 7pm showing at Cinemark Lincoln Square (ticket $6.50)
10/5 Eastside Walking Gals meetup at Downtown Park, 6:30pm
10/6 Bloodworks NW blood drive at Expeditors International in Factoria, 9am-3pm (link)
10/6 Transportation Week: Decarbonizing the Commute: Bikes, Transit & Micromobility, 9:30am (link) – optional 30-minute guided Lime bike ride through Bellevue to follow, coffee and donuts
10/6 Theatre33’s “В гостях у Тэффи / A Visit with Teffi” at North Bellevue Community Center, free to RSVP, 10am-noon (link)
10/6 Tradition Lake with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)
10/6 Protect & Connect brunch hosted by the Bellevue Police Foundation, 11:30am-1pm (link) – designed with parents in mind, this inaugural event will focus on current challenges to youth safety including internet, vehicular and e-bike safety
10/6 Craft a Character at NBCC, ages 5 and under with adult, free to register, 5-6pm (link) – on Tuesdays until 10/27. This week’s book is From Head to Toe.
10/6 Civics 101 series at Newport Way Library: Civics Trivia Night, 5:30-7:30pm – registration not required, presented by the Office of the Washington Secretary of State, refreshments provided, questions will cover topics from previous workshops.
10/6 Ways to Peace: The Art of Re-Centering at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link, link) – taught by Marci McReynolds, formerly manager of the BCRC
10/6 Intro to Sergers at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 5:30-7:30pm (link) – registration opens on 9/29
10/6 Washington Aerospace Scholars (link) provides hands-on activities and insight from industry experts to prepare students for careers in aerospace. The program runs from Nov-March and is free unless you choose to get UW credit. There is a virtual info night on October 6th from 6-7pm. High school juniors must apply by October 13th, though applications are being accepted now on a rolling basis.
10/6 Yasmin Levy performs One More Night at Meydenbauer Center, 8pm (link)
10/7 Tomodachi Art Classes in Japanese at 9:30-11:30 and noon-2pm, $23 including tax (link) – also 10/14, 10/21, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, and 12/16
10/7 Greener Living class Dare to Repair at NBCC, 11am-12pm (link) – additional classes on 10/13, 10/21, 11/12, 11/16, and 11/24
10/7 Intro to Digitization class at Bellevue Library, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) – registration opens on 9/30
10/7 Made in Bellevue: Ferns and Broadleaf Houseplants at The Meadow, free, noon-2pm (link) – also 10/21
10/7 ORCA card assistance event at Mini City Hall in Crossroads, 1:30-3:30pm – for anyone who needs a new card, Senior or Disabled reduced fare permits, replacing lost/damaged cards or answering questions, also 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, and 12/16
10/7 Start of Fall Bike Club for ages 10-13, with a different 2-3 mile ride on trails each week. Participants must know how to ride, but bikes and helmets are available to borrow on request. Oct 7-28, $30 for residents, 1:45-3:30pm (link)
10/7 Art Cart at Newport Way Library, for children and teens 6+, 3-5pm (link) – on first Wednesdays (also 11/4 and 12/2)
10/7 Open Lakehouse + AI Meetup at Databricks – Bellevue, 5-9pm (link)
10/7 Hauntingly Creative Happy Hour at the Yarrow Bay Kitchen and Market, 5-7pm
10/7 From Campus to Company: How student visa changes will reshape America’s talent pipeline, 5:30-8:30pm – a Harvard Club and Stanford Alumni Club event featuring immigration attorney Tahmina Watson
10/7 Amazon Leo – Career Network Space Happy Hour in Redmond, 5:30-7:30pm (link)
10/7 Community Hawaiian Art Making (Kapa) at Lake Hills Library, registration required (4 seats left), 6-7:30pm (link) – class will fill up, also on 10/20 at Newport Way Library
10/7 Public meeting at 6pm (virtual) for Spring District MDP Revision 12 for North Blocks Multifamily (link)
10/7 Eastside Jam Open Mic at BelRed Arts Studio, 7-9pm
10/8-10/11 Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound’s “REPS Showcase” at Hotel 116 (link)
10/8 Eastside Leadership Conference: Zero Hour at the Meydenbauer Center, $250, 8am-2pm (link)
10/8 Midday Mindfulness in UW’s Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, free, 11:15am (link) – guided meditation in the James Turrell Skyspace
10/8 Peyvand’s Ultimate Citizens film screening at Bellevue College, noon-2pm
10/8 eWomen Network Accelerated Networking event at Fogo de Chao, noon-2pm
10/8 Bellevue Lifespring’s Pack with a Purpose at Bake’s Place, 16+, free to RSVP, 4-6pm (link) – pack snacks for local students experiencing food insecurity, and enjoy delicious appetizers
10/8 Transportation Week Closing Party hosted by ZEV Coop, 4:30pm
10/8 Thirsty Thursday | Greater Bellevue Community Business Networking, free, 4:30-6:30pm (link) – also 11/12 and 12/10
10/7 Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series: Tom Kellock at El Gaucho, 5:30pm, also 10/9
10/8 Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series: Eric Verlinde at El Gaucho, 5:30pm, also 10/10
10/8 Le Petale jazz at Bellden Social Club, with three-course fall menu $68, dinner begins at 6pm, music starts at 6:30pm (link)
10/8 Free Family Workshop: Reducing Your Water Bill (Presented in English) at Highland Middle School, 6-7:30pm (link) – there is also a session in Spanish on 10/7
10/8 Seminar on Whole Home Remodeling at Armada Design and Build, 6-8pm
10/8 Meydenbauer South Reservoir Community Meeting at Bellevue City Hall, 6:30-8pm (link)
10/8 Paint Night at Tapster, 7-9pm
10/8 Orquesta Northwest’s “Annual Latino Chamber Music Festival 2026” at First Congregational Church of Bellevue, 7-10pm (link)
10/9 No school for BSD students
10/9 Play with Clay at KidsQuest, 10am-noon (link) – included with admission; additional $10.50 to glaze and fire in the kiln. There is also an Open Clay Studio on first Fridays from 5-7pm, same cost to glaze and fire
10/9 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
10/9 The State of Arts and Culture on the Eastside (at the former Bellevue Arts Museum), panel discussion with special guest Martin Greer from ArtsFund, 11:30am-1:30pm (link)
10/9 “Eastside Día de los Muertos” Sugar Skull activity at Crossroads Community Center, 12:30-2pm
10/9 Fall in Bellevue Celebration 2026 at The Meadow, 1-4pm (link) – Enjoy an urban pumpkin patch filled with 500 free pumpkins and plenty of fall‑themed photo moments. Bellden Cafe will be keeping the vibes cozy with complimentary hot cider, pumpkin‑spiced scones, and apple‑cinnamon waffle sticks. And for a little hands‑on fun, enjoy a pumpkin‑decorating craft that’s great for kids, adults, and anyone who loves a good seasonal project.
10/9 Make Your Idea Lovable at the Mercer Island Library, 2-4pm (link)- A Hands-On Lovable Workshop with LatinaTechies to build an app or work on a side project
10/9 Tinker Time at KidsQuest, 3-4pm (link) – included with admission, all ages can build towers and play with tools, weekly on Fridays, with new materials each week
10/9 한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time at Newport Way Library, 4:45-5:30pm (link) – on Fridays through 12/18, but not on 11/13
10/9 UW Planetarium public shows on campus in Seattle, at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm
10/9 NAMI Eastside Annual Gala at Meydenbauer Center, 5:30-9pm (link)
10/9 Jazz Overhaul quartet plays in the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series, Meydenbauer Center, student tickets $10, general admission $20, 7:30-9pm (link)
10/9 We Have Some Monsters, an improvised musical at Village Theatre in Issaquah, $28+ – one night only
10/9 IndieProv: Local Improv Showcase at Jet City Improv in Seattle, $7.50-$15, 7:30pm (link) – second Fridays, also 11/13, 12/11, and 1/8
10/9 West Coast Feed: The New Seattle Sound at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
10/9 Off the Coast – Caribbean Party at Primo’s, 10:30pm-2am (link)
10/10 MGFA Community Health Fair – Seattle at the W Bellevue, 9am-1pm (link) – learn more about managing myasthenia gravis
10/10 PEPS and Vroom parent meetup and interactive music at The Heybrook (Yarrow Bay area of Kirkland), free, 10am-noon (link)
10/10 Japan Week event at Bellevue College, free, 10am-5pm, free parking in the BC garage (link) – live music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits, lectures, and games
10/10 Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing tour in Seattle, $10, 10am (link)
10/10 Под грибом, at Theatre33, $18, 11am and 5pm, (11am show on 10/11 is sold out) (link)
10/10 Speak Up for Better Care Class at Overlake Medical Center, 1pm
10/10-10/11 Omo Thai Tea pop-up at Jo Malone London, 1-3pm
10/10 Gustavo Apiti Runway Show at Mari SkyClub, 5-7pm (link)
10/10 Lady A at Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series, Meydenbauer Center, student tickets $10, general admission $20, 7:30pm (link)
10/10 Greta Matassa’s tribute to Ray Charles at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
10/10 Saturday Socials at Primo’s Bellevue | Supper Club + Late Night, 21+, 10pm-2am (link) – also 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21
10/10 La Pachanga at Mirra, 21+, $20, ladies free until 11pm, starts at 10pm
10/11 Crunch & Brunch Pilates and Pottery at Crossroads Mall, 8-11am (link) – 45 minute Pilates class, matcha by Saintcha, and a $15 pottery voucher for Creatively Yours
10/11 Bloodworks NW blood drive at Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Eastgate), 9am-3pm (link)
10/11 Mochi Pounding at Uwajimaya Bellevue to celebrate the 98th anniversary, with expert mochi makers from Japan preparing mochi for you to taste. Four sessions: 11am, 11:20am, 2pm, and 2:20pm
10/11 Preserved Moss Art Workshop at Yuan Ru Art Gallery, $77.21, 1:30-3pm (link)
10/12 Full Moon Meditation at Downtown Park, 6:30-8:30pm (link) – recurs on second Mondays (11/9)
10/12 AJoy A Cappella Joy Chorus’ Family and Friends Concert, 7:30-9:30pm (link)
10/13 Plein air painting with Evergreen Association of Fine Arts at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 9am-1pm (link)
10/13 Car Seat Checks at Seattle Children’s Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, 10am-1pm (link) – sign up online, offered on second and fourth Tuesdays
10/13 Harvey Manning with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)
10/13 BSD Tech Talk: Helping Families Understand Technology, AI, Privacy, Safety, and Classroom Learning at WISC. Light lunch at 11:30, program 12-1pm
10/13 Quiet Reading Party at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link)- One Bellevue One Book 2026 event featuring Sonora Jha’s Intemperance
10/13 Beyond the AI Pilot: CIO Dinner hosted by Trail at Ascend, 6-9pm (link)
10/13 Greener Living class on How to Get Rid of Almost Anything (virtual), 6-7pm (link) – additional classes on 10/21, 11/12, 11/16, and 11/24
10/13 Intro to 3D Printing class at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 6-7pm (link) registration opens on 10/6
10/13 Make Paper Marigolds class using Cricut at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, free, 6-7:30pm (link) – registration opens one week before, and this class has filled up in the past
10/13 Modern Calligraphy Pumpkin Lettering at Suite, 6:30pm
10/13 Free Singing Lessons for Men & Women! Start of free six-week workshop led by Northwest Sound and Northwest Mix choruses, minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, arrive around 6:30- 6:40pm the first night, thereafter it’s 7-8:45pm (link) – Lessons continue for five more Tuesdays. This year you will be singing with Northwest Mix during our rehearsals, and you’ll have a chance to sing on stage at our holiday show on December 12.
10/13 Queer Climb Night at Edgeworks, 7-9pm (link) – on second Tuesdays
10/13 Sunset Salsa Bachata Social with DJ Estrella at Bravo Dance School
10/14 Salmon Restoration and Planting Event at Carnation Farms, 10am
10/14 Autumn Tai Chi in the Park (Chen Style), south side of Bellevue Library, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) – may move indoors if there is rain
10/14 Newport Way Library Teen Volunteer Council Meeting, Grades 9-12, 2-3:30pm (link) – Earn volunteer hours and enjoy snacks.
10/14 All Ages Board Game Afternoon at Newport Way Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) – most second Wednesdays through May (not Nov, but 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, and 5/12)
10/14 SPLASHForward Youth Ambassador kick-off meeting at Bellevue City Hall, 4pm – make new friends and learn about opportunities to use your voice in support of the mission
10/14 HistoryLink’s What Works, Seattle? discussion with past Seattle city leaders near Pike Place Market, 5:30-7pm
10/14 Eastside Día de los Muertos performance by Danza Azteca at Crossroads Community Center, 6-7pm
10/14 The Exchange Northwest Forum at Bellevue City Hall, free to RSVP, 6-8pm (link) – Event with the City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Wa Tech at Washington State & King County Information Technology focusing on expanding digital equity, supporting small businesses and startups, connecting education and living wage jobs, and helping public services be as innovative as the communities we serve. This event is likely to fill up.
10/14 Reading with Rover (a certified therapy dog) at Bellevue Library, 6:30-7:30pm (link) – also 12/9
10/14 Is Humanity Reaching a Spiritual Tipping Point at Eastside Bahai Center, free, 6:30pm (link)
10/14 ELLA Casual Conversation 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Lincoln Square, free, 7-9pm (link)
10/15 Old Bellevue Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting, at 520 Bar & Grill, 8:30-9:30am
10/15 Audubon Bird Walk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $5, 9-10:30am (link)
10/15 Free opportunity to observe glassblowers in glassybaby’s Madrona (in Seattle) hot shop, 10am-5pm – there is also a glass pumpkin workshop on 10/16 for ages 12+ that is $180
10/15 Bellevue Chamber lunch on Space Innovation, 11:30am-1pm (link) – Rep. Suzan DelBene, Amazon’s Steve Hartell, and Greater Seattle Partners CEO Shannon Braddock share the stage at W Bellevue to talk about The New Space Race – earlybird pricing through October 8th.
10/15 Network Night Out at Ascend to support Bellevue Lifespring, 4-6pm
10/15 Electronics Mending Circle at Bellevue Library, free, ages 13+, 4:30-5:30pm (link) – items must be able to fit on a table and be safe to handle
10/15 FareStart Guest Chef Night (from Mezzanotte) in Seattle, three courses, $60, 5-9pm (link)
10/15 Hopelink’s Reaching Out Celebration at Meydenbauer Center, requested donation is $200 or more, 5:30pm (link) – featuring guest speaker Rick Steves
10/15 BelRed Run Club Run/Walk and Breast Cancer Awareness Month event, 5:30pm – RSVP on Strava
10/15 The Gathering: An evening for Seattle’s integrative health and wellness community at Sano on 106th, 6-8pm (link)
10/15 PlaytestNW Game Designers Meetup at Mox Boarding House, 6-9pm (link) – meets on third Thursdays
10/15 Fashion Connect SEA at Lucky Strike Bellevue, 21+, free, 7-9pm – this networking event is sponsored by Fashion District NW and Lucky Strike, and event booths are available. There will be an event step & repeat and photographers, so dress to impress!
10/15 Bellevue German Language meetup at Pasifika, 7-9pm (link) – monthly get-together, also 11/19 and 12/17
10/16-10/26 Living Roots exhibition at Yuan Ru Art Center, 11am (link)
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 Pine Needle Hand Brooms workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $85 (discount for BBG members) 1-3:30pm (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 Sound Generations Golden Gala in Seattle, 5-7:30pm (link)
10/16 Bellevue College International Guitar Series: Hao Yang, $20, $15 for BC faculty/staff, 7:30-9:15pm (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 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)
10/16-10/18 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 Late Nights R&B at Mirra, free before 11pm with RSVP, 10pm-2am (link)
10/17 Tree Planting at Lewis Creek Park for Arbor Day – signup space is limited
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 Harvest Market at Carnation Farms in Carnation, 10am-3pm
10/17 Intro to the Laser Cutter at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) – registration opens 10/10
10/17 Mushroom Walk at Bridle Trails State Park with PNW Ecotherapy, $37.37, 1pm (link) – sold out
10/17 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 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
10/17-10/28 Theatre33’s “Волшебное Путешествие Алисы / Alice’s Magical Journey” at Meydenbauer Center Theatre
10/17 Eastside Symphony Young Soloist Celebration in Redmond, $15/$10/$0, 7:30-9pm (link)
10/18 Get out the vote rally and canvass with Rep. Hall, Callan, Zahn, Thai, and Vanessa Kritzer in Sammamish, 11am
10/18 Storytime at the Garden for K-2 at BBG, free, 1-1:30pm (link) – 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 Opening Reception for the Living Roots Arts Collective at Yuan Ru Art Center, 2-4pm
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
10/18 Jahm Sessions at Mirra, 21+, $10, 4-9pm (link)
10/19 Registration opens for Fall programs at Robinswood Tennis Center
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, 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)
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)
10/20 Tolt Macdonald with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)
10/20 Founders+Mentors Meetup at the Mercer Island Library, 1-5pm (link)
10/20 Get around Bellevue like a pro! workshop led by Choose Your Way Bellevue at Crossroads Community Center, free to RSVP, 1-2pm and guided transit field trip from 2-3pm (cost of your ride will be covered)
10/20 Evening Book Discussion of Intemperance by Sonora Jha at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link)
10/20 The Art of Hawaiian Kapa: Printmaking Workshop at Newport Way Library, registration required, 6-7:30pm (link) – registration opens 10/13 at noon, similar event is on 10/7 at the Lake Hills Library and on 10/21 at the Bellevue Library
10/21 Bellevue Library Book Group discussion of No More Tears: the dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris, 11am-1pm (link)
10/21 Made in Bellevue: Pumpkin Decorating at The Meadow, free, noon-2pm (link)
10/21 Ladies Musical Club: Music for Violin & Piano at Crossroads Community Center, free, 1-2pm (link)
10/21 Teen Gaming Lounge (board games) at the Bellevue Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) – on 3rd Wednesdays through February (11/18, 12/16, 1/20, and 2/17)
10/21 Greener Living class on Mason Jars at Lake Hills Library, 6-7pm (link) – additional classes on 11/12, 11/16, and 11/24
10/21 The Art of Hawaiian Kapa: Printmaking Workshop at Bellevue Library, registration required, 6-7:30pm (link) – registration opens 10/14, similar event is on 10/7 at the Lake Hills Library and on 10/20 at the Newport Way Library
10/21 Dmitry Shishkin Piano Recital, 7pm (link)
10/22 Agentic + AI Observability Meetup Seattle at Databricks, 5-8:30pm (link)
10/22 Bellevue Book Club Thursday Thrillers – Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia at Mercurys Coffee, 6:30-8:30pm (link)
There are openings on the Bellevue Network on Aging to give older adults a voice in issues that affect their lives. Applicants must live, work, and/or serve older adults in Bellevue, and may apply online by Friday, October 23rd. (link)
10/23 Leafline Trails Coalition’s Regional Trails Summit in Redmond – a day dedicated to the people building, funding, and using our region’s trails.
10/23 TOD on a Roll! Marymoor and Downtown Redmond Walking Tour, 1:30-3:30pm
10/23-10/25 Leica Bellevue offers Narrative Portraits class with Mark De Paola, $1800 class postponed
10/23 Joe Astley, Blues, Swing, Funk & Jazz at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
10/24 Tree Giveaway pickup event
10/24 Santhanalakshmi Ramanathan Workshop at Highland Performing Arts Center
10/24 Eastside Día de los Muertos Celebration at Crossroads Community Center, noon-4pm
10/24 Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm, 1-3pm, $30/resident (link) – register early as space is limited
10/24 Monster Mash Halloween Bash at Northwest Arts Center, 5:30pm
10/24 Vertigo Zoo: A U2 Tribute at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
10/24 Tablao Flamenco ft. Cristina Hall at Flamenco Haven, $35, 7:30-9pm (link)
10/24 Haunted Skies: Snakes on a Plane at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, 21+, $50/$55, 8-11pm – live DJs, flash tattoos, and costume contest
10/24 Stand-Up Comedy with Duane Goad @ Chainline Brewing Company in Kirkland, $30 (link) – Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome
10/24 Persian Harmony Party at Mirra, 21+, 10:30pm
10/25 BelRed Run Club x Vuori Bellevue Square – long and short runs, RSVP on Strava
10/25 Leica’s M11 Owners Workshop, $250, 10:30am-4:30pm – also 12/13
10/25 Youth Workshop: Mind, Body & Me at Bellevue Botanical Garden, for grade 7 and above, scouts can get badges, $60 (discount for BBG members), 12:30-3:30pm (link) – journals and yoga mats will be provided
10/25 The Washington Wind Symphony: Legends, Superheroes, & Storytellers in Redmond, 2-3:30pm (link)
10/25 Bellevue Symphony Fall Extravaganza: with Totentanz by Liszt at Meydenbauer Center, starting at $30, 3-5pm (link)
10/25 Get Live with Global Heat at Crossroads Market Stage, 3:30-5pm – interactive musical experience (Eventbrite)
10/25 Andy Stokes & The Bake’s Place All-Stars: The Great Male Voices of Soul and R&B at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30 (link) – doors open at 5pm
10/27 St. Edwards with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)
10/27 Ways to Peace: The Art of Listening at Bellevue Library is a three part class (please also attend on 10/28 and 11/4), 5-7:30pm (link)
10/27 BelRed Run Club -Bellevue Botanical Garden Walk, 5:15pm (RSVP on Strava)
10/27 Board Game Demos with Ray at Mox Boarding House, 6pm on Tuesdays
10/28 Intro to Sublimation Printing & Heat Presses at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) – registration opens 10/21
10/28 Teen Book Babble at Bellevue Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) – on 4th Wednesdays (11/25, 12/23, 1/27, and 2/24)
10/28 Gut Health workshop at Overlake Medical Center, including samples from Firefly Kitchens, 6-7pm (link)
10/28 Community Panel on Mental Health Across Cultures: Building Resilience in Our Youth at the BSD Welcome Center in Wilburton, free, 6-7:30pm (link)
10/29 Friends Breakfast to support Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, 7:30-9am (link)
10/29 Data security and compliance reporting for enterprise AI at the Mercer Island Library, 2-3pm (link)
10/29 AI and Consumer Safety | ACME Brains x IMA x Stifel Venture Banking x Escalon, 4-6pm (link)
10/29 The Season Ahead: A grounding space for parents of ADHD students event on Mercer Island, 5:30-7:30pm (link)
10/29 Trivia Night at Mox Boarding House, 7-10pm (link) – monthly pub trivia
10/30 Women’s Health Summit at Meydenbauer Center, 8am
10/30 Open Source for AI hosts a Founders, Investors, Tech Leaders Lunch, noon-1:30pm (link)
10/30 Eastside Día de los Muertos Latino H.E.A.T Ofrenda Contest at Sammamish HS, 6-9pm
10/30 Annie Eastwood and Her All-Stars at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
10/31 Spooktacular! at KidsQuest, 9am-4pm (link) – Haunted Hoedown theme
10/31 Halloween Harvest Market with Bellevue Farmers Market, 10am-3pm – there will also be a market on 11/21
10/31 The Night of Viy: A competitive Ukrainian folklore escape experience, ages 8+, $25 ($120 for a team of six), 11am-1pm
10/31 Trick or Treat at the Library, 11am-6pm (link) – All day on Halloween, stop by the Children’s Desk for a free treat, sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library!
10/31 LWSO’s Annual Halloween Children’s Concert at Hope United Methodist Church, free, performances at 11am and 12:30pm – registration is now open (link)
10/31 Intro to Needle Felting class at Kelsey Creek Farm, ages 12+, $40, 1-2:30pm (link)
10/31 Little Monsters Take Over Main Street, 1-3pm – trick-or-treating in Old Bellevue
10/31 Halloween Factoria, 2-4pm (link)
10/31 Glorious Praise 2026 at Meydenbauer Center, 6pm
10/31 Halloween: Alter Ego at The W’s Living Room Bar, tickets now available, $79+, 8pm-midnight – buy before Oct 10th for the best pricing
10/31 Suite’s Annual Halloween Bash, 8pm
10/31 Coven Halloween Lounge Party at Ascend, tickets available now, 9pm-midnight – bewitched specialty cocktails and spiritual readings
11/1 Kirkland Civic Orchestra: Impressions of Spain at LWHS in Kirkland, free, 1-3:30pm (link)
11/1 Brass Band Northwest: Bluegreen Orb at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, free, 2:30-4pm (link)
11/1 Interrelatedness: Fusion of Musical Traditions from East and West, Crossroads Market Stage, 3:30-4:45pm
11/1 The Origins of Modern Music with Redmond Tech Orchestra at Meydenbauer Center, 4pm – Korngold, Star Wars, Holst, Studio Ghibli, and Ravel
11/2 Chicken Piccata cooking class at Whisk in Old Bellevue, $140, 6-8:30pm (link) – Whisk offers 1-2 cooking classes every day
11/3 Bridle Trails with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)
11/4 Lichen Walk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $40 (discount for BBG members), 10am-noon (link) – also 12/4
11/4 Teen Art Circle at Bellevue Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) – Bring the craft or art project you’re working on, or try the one that’s provided, on first Wednesdays (12/2, 1/6, and 2/3)
11/4 Singer-songwriter Ernst Aines’ Slow Roll Tour at Meydenbauer Center, 7pm (link)
11/5 Deadline to apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrants
11/5 Powering Up: A Special PNW Battery Collaborative & Eastside Entrepreneurs Gathering in Woodinville, $20, 4-8pm (link)
11/6 Drop-in printmaking workshop with Anneke Wilder at UW’s Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, free, 11am-2pm (link)
11/6 Kindering’s 21st Annual Luncheon, noon-1pm (link) – Keynote Speaker Angela Tucker of the Adoptee Mentoring Society
11/6 Community Night at Crossroads: Celebrating Diwali, free, 6-8pm (link)
11/6 Coming Home event to support The Sophia Way at the Hilton, 6:30-8:30pm (link)
11/6 Darelle Holden: A Voice that Moves the Soul at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30 (link)
11/7 TEDx Sammamish Women talks at Timberlake in Redmond, $125, 9am-1pm (link)
11/7 Intro to Cricut at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) – The Cricut can cut cardstock, stickers, and iron-on vinyl. Registration opens 10/31
11/7 Adaptive Dance with AIM Arts for Everyone at Bellevue Library, 3-4pm (link) – registration is open now and may fill up
11/7 In the Pink: A Tribute to Floyd at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
11/7 Footloose in the Fall line dancing at Crossroads Community Center, 6:30-8pm (link) – pre-register
11/8 Photography Fundamentals class at Leica Bellevue, $250, 10:30am-4:30pm (link)
11/8 A Taste of Grace caviar art tasting at Yuan Ru Art Gallery to benefit Bright Scholars International and Forever Fighters, $145-$175, 2:30pm (link)
11/11 Eastside Veterans Day Ceremony at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 11am
11/11 Lifeguard Skills Clinic at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, ages 14-18, $5.50, arrive by 7:50pm, class is 8-9:30pm (link)
11/12 Kin On’s Nutrition and Food Program at Eastside Community Center, 12:30-3:30pm – cooking demos, health education, free grocery bags, and a $35 gift card, for Bellevue residents 65+ and medium/low income – also 12/10, program in English and Chinese
11/12 Greener Living class on Making Safer Products to Gift (virtual), 6-7pm (link) – additional classes on 11/16 and 11/24
11/12 Gardening with Deer in Your Landscape talk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $15 (discount for BBG members), 7-8pm (link)
11/13-11/14 Newport Ski Swap
11/13 Yelp has a Harvest Fest Carb Diem event at Watt’s Brewing in Woodinville, RSVP required, looks like there will be free pizza and drinks, 6-8pm
11/13-11/15 Opening weekend of BYT’s Horizon Line, all ages, $15,
11/13 Puget Sound Concert Opera: ‘Nabucco’ by Giuseppe Verdi, pay what you wish, 7-10pm (link) – you can also listen online
11/13 Jazz Overhaul at Bake’s Place, 8-9:30 (link) – This group is also a headliner for the Bellevue Jazz and Blues Music Series, with a performance on 10/9
11/14 Botanical Drawing: Celebrating Fall Seed Pods with colored pencils at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $55 (discount for BBG members), 1-4pm (link) – Taught by Dorota Haber-Lehigh
11/14 Innocent Men: A Tribute to Billy Joel at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
11/14 Bellevue Chamber Chorus | Heart & Soul: The Music of Jake Runestad & Ola Gjeilo, ticket prices $21.40 and under, 7:30-9:30pm (link)
11/16-11/20 BSD Elementary Schools Early Release Days and Parent-teacher conferences (link)
11/16 Greener Living class on Reducing Wasted Food (Holiday Edition), virtual, 6-7pm (link) – additional class on 11/24
11/17 AgentSys September Meetup, 6-8pm (link)
11/18 Bellevue Library Book Group discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler, 11am-1pm (link)
11/19 Mushroom walk: Fungi of the BBG & Lost Meadow Trail, $50 (discount for BBG members), 11am-1pm (link) – Mushroom fruiting peaks in fall when the rains are back.
11/19 No Dumb Questions – Community within Capitalism at the Crossroads Community Room, free, 6-8pm (link)
11/20 Seattle AI Startup Showcase in Wilburton, tickets $0-$20, 1-4:30pm (link)
11/20 Eden: High Energy Rock & Pop at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
11/20-11/22 Sumo and Sushi at Meydenbauer Center, starts at $119 multiple times, hosted by sumo wrestler Konishiki
11/21 Fall Holiday Market with Bellevue Farmers Market, 10am-3pm
11/21 Sound Salon: Kaleidoscope, Early Music, & the Indigenous Americas at UW in Seattle, suggested donation $45-88, 3-4:45pm (link)
11/21 The Inkroot Project has a “Write it!” workshop for creative writing that will be held at AoPS Bellevue for Grades 4-8, (not sure about the time, but the most recent similar event was 4-6pm)
11/21 Bell Bottom Blues: A Tribute to Eric Clapton at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
11/22 A Celebration of Greater Good Change Leaders in West Lake Hills (Bellevue), free, 1pm (link)
11/22 Start of Boys & Girls Club’s 3 x 3 basketball league for 4th-6th graders (9:30-11:30am) and 7th-8th grades (noon-2pm)
11/22 Bellevue Community Band: Winter Concert (performance in Kirkland), free, 2-3:30pm (link)
11/24 Greener Living class on Waste Free Gift Giving at Newport Way Library, 6-7pm (link)
11/26 Thanksgiving: A Seat at the Table!, 4:30-8pm (link) – dinner for anyone who may not have a place to gather, only a few spots remaining, also 11/28 (link)
11/27 Kalimba: The Spirit of Earth, Wind, and Fire at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
11/28 Eagle Eyes: The Definitive Eagles Tribute at Bake’s Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) – seatings start at 5pm and 8pm
12/1 Ways to Peace: The Art of Engaging in Democracy at Bellevue Library, free, 5:30-7:30pm (link) – registration open now. Also see class on 10/6 and series starting 10/27
12/4 Assistance League of the Eastside Holiday Home Tour, early-bird pricing of $40 in October, 10am-6pm
12/5 Build Your Own Wreath Class at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $60 (discount for BBG members), 9:30-11:30am (link)
12/5 Mountains to Sound Greenway Holiday Market near Bellevue, where you can pick up a live tree to borrow, and which will be planted for habitat restoration (must reserve a tree by Nov. 23)
12/6 Children’s Winter Craft Workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden for Kindergarten and above, $25 (discount for BBG members) for one adult and one child, 1-2:30pm (link)
12/6 Jacob Katsnelson Piano Recital at Meydenbauer Center, $60, 7pm (link)
12/7 Photography Workshop: The Art of Capturing Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $105 (discount for BBG members), 5:30-7:30pm (link) – Taught by Ray Pfortner for all skill levels, using any camera or phone. There will be a follow up Zoom discussion.
12/7 Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra: Grieg Piano Concerto at Meydenbauer Center, donations accepted, 7:30-9pm (link)
12/8 Bellevue Downtown Association quarterly breakfast, 8-9:30am
12/15 Brass Band Northwest: Twas the Night Before Christmas at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, donations accepted, 7-8:30pm (link)
12/16 Bellevue Library Book Group discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, 11am-1pm (link)
12/20 Greta Matassa Holiday Show: And to All a Good Night at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30pm (link)
12/21-1/1 No School for BSD students, Winter Break
12/21 Celebrate the Holidays with the Brian James Band at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30pm (link)