Downtown Bellevue

            Ready to Shine for the Holidays!

Snowfl ake Lane produced by the Bellevue Collection. Photo by David Quick

In Bellevue, where so much is new, our downtown enjoys a grand tradition of having it all for the holidays. The streets, events and stores all dress their festive best for the occasion.

The Bellevue Magic Season returns with its spectacular lineup of events. Smiles might outshine the lights at Snowflake Lane as more than 60 drummers perform nightly in falling snow. Skate in fresh, cool air with friends and family at the Group Health Ice Arena, the region’s only outdoor ice skating experience.

Catch a magical holiday performance at The Theatre at Meydenbauer. Stroll through the illuminated beauty of more than 600,000 twinkling lights and magical characters at the Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Discover the inaugural Season of Wonder at The Bravern with an enchanting celebration of music, food and fashion. You'll find details and a map for these and other Bellevue Magic Season events at magicseason.com.

See this issue’s essential 2009 Shopping Guide with the latest listings for the major downtown gift buying destinations at The Bellevue Collection, The Shops at The Bravern and Old Bellevue’s Main Street.

For a date night, a day of shopping or a family weekend, it’s the most wonderful time of the year in Downtown Bellevue. Stroll, skate, and celebrate!