Snowflake Lane presented by The Bellevue Collection. Photo by David Quick.

Hilltop Holiday Bellevue Craft Show
November 28-December 1
Northwest Arts Center
9825 NE 24th Street
(425) 452-4106

Browse, shop and enjoy thousands of quality hand-crafted gifts from Northwest artists and designers.

Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 30
6:00 p.m.
The Bellevue Galleria
550 106th Avenue NE

Enjoy live musical entertainment from local children’s choirs and watch the giant elm tree come to life with more than 50,000 lights.

Christmas Ship Festival
December 3
8:50 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
Newcastle Beach Park
4400 Lake Washington Boulevard SE

See the festive Christmas Ships. A large beach fire and hot cider will delight the entire family. Free.

Magic Season Fireside Storytelling
December 8
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Winters House
2102 Bellevue Way SE
(425) 450-1049
www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

Winter season stories told by long-time Bellevue residents, guided tours of the nationally registered historic house and grounds, heritage exhibits and craft objects to make and take home.

Overlake Service League
Adopt-a-Family
(425) 451-1175
Adopt-a-Family matches community partners with families in need in the Bellevue area during the holidays. Volunteer to provide food and gifts for families during the holidays.

Christmas Ship Festival
December 21
8:20 p.m.-8:40 p.m.
Meydenbauer Beach Park
419 98th Avenue SE
See the festive Christmas Ships. A large beach fire and hot cider will delight the entire family. Free.