520 Closure

520 Bride will be closed from Friday February 24th at 11pm through Monday February 27th at 5am.  When crews close 520 they close both directions of the SR 520 floating bridge and highway and all ramps between Montlake Boulevard and I-405.  Crews will also close the Bellevue Way Northeast overpass from 11 p.m. Friday night through 5 p.m. Saturday while crews set girders.  When crews close the highway, SR 520 remains open between Montlake Boulevard and I-5. In Bellevue, the 108th Avenue Northeast on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 remains open and in Seattle, the Montlake Boulevard ramps from eastbound SR 520 and to westbound SR 520 remain open.  All ramps and the mainline are required to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday following weekend closures.  Please use alternative routes or delay your trip to Seattle or Eastside if possible.

Bellevue Botanical Gardens – Winter Wonderland

The Pond

From Now until December 31st go view the Bellevue Botanical Gardens where over a half million lights are used to transform the Bellevue Botanical Gardens into a truely magical place.  Hundreds of volunteers from all over the area have been busy making new creations for this year.  New this year is the theme “Snap d’ Dragon” who will join over 30 “critters” inlcuding Charlotte in her web and Willie the slug.  My favorite is the gorgeous pond and border display on the main lawn (picture above).  Over 150,000 people enjoy the amazing Bellevue Botanical Gardens in the month of December.

Hours are from 5:00pm – 10:00 and 9:30 is the lastest they will allow you to enter. 
Cost is $5 per person and children under the age of 10 are free and do not need a ticket. 
Please click here to buy your ticket in advance to assure entry.
This truely is magical place and it will really get you in the Holiday Spirit

Bellevue Snowflake Lane

The annual Bellevue Snowflake Lane has arrived again.  Come out and join the fun at 7pm every night of the week in Downtown Bellevue. There is LIVE Toy Soldiers and winter characters, Music, magical snow fall and an amazing light show to brighten your night.  Bring your family and friends and grab a cup of cocoa and come join the fun, you wont be disappointed.  On the sidewalks of Bellevue Way and NE 8th, located at the Bellevue Collection.

2011 Bellevue Festival of Arts is July 29-31

 

The annual Bellevue Festivals of Art will take place this upcoming weekend just North of Bellevue Square shopping area in the Cost Plus World Market parking area.  Bellevue and other neighborhood residents can purchase and enjoy art pieces and craftsmanship by 180 of the most talented and popular artists in the Northwest at this event.  Traffic will be very heavy around the mall, so shoppers should use alternate routes and plan ahead. To learn more about the this event, please click on Bellevue Festivals of Art.

Movie Night at Bellevue Park

The annual Movie Night at Bellevue Park with will continue this year between July 5th-August 23rd and will be sponsored by Intelius.  Every Tuesday between these dates you can head down to Bellevue Park and catch a free movie and popcorn.  This is a great event for parents to bring their kids out too and it won’t cost them a dime.  Please click on the map link to see where Bellevue Park is located and go to Intelius to learn more about the event and featured films.