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Ride2Downtown: Local Discounts & Exclusive Specials

Sign up to unlock exclusive deals at local restaurants, cafés, fitness studios, and more. Each week from now until May 16, you’ll receive a new promotional offer in your inbox, giving you fresh reasons to shop, dine, and explore Downtown Bellevue. Read More

Mar 24, 2026

Best of Bellevue Bracket: Downtown's Spin on March Madness

We asked, and you answered. On an Instagram poll, you voted on your favorite things to do in the Heart of Bellevue. From go-to eats to can't miss experiences. Read More

Mar 1, 2026

Placemaking Award Recipients Take Center Stage at BDA’s 52nd Annual Celebration

Downtown Bellevue’s continued evolution was on full display at the 52nd BDA Annual Celebration on February 12, where over 450 civic and business leaders gathered to celebrate the projects, organizations and community experiences over the past year. This year’s Placemaking Awards honored four standout contributions that are strengthening Downtown Bellevue’s vibrancy, cultural life and economic vitality. Read More

Feb 26, 2026

An Afternoon of Flavor, Celebration & What’s Ahead for Bellevue

BDA was honored to attend the Visit Bellevue 2026 Annual Celebration & Destination Awards. It was an afternoon of bold flavors from Thai Bird Pepper, La Mar Bellevue, and L'Experience Paris, inspiring updates, and well-deserved recognition. Read More

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March into Monster Madness

Monday Mar 30th | 12:02pm - 9:02pm

BDA Urban Forum: Downtown Bellevue Business Improvement Area Feasibility & Next Steps

Wednesday Apr 1st | 12pm - 1pm

Bellevue International Theater Festival (BITFest)

Starting Apr 3rd | 6:30pm - 5pm | Meydenbauer Center Theatre

Spring Festival & Flashlight Egg Hunt

Starting Apr 3rd | 8pm - 2:30pm

New to Bellevue: Sustainable Tours of Bellevue

Saturday Apr 4th | 10am - 2pm | Bellden Cafe

New to Bellevue: Sustainable Tours of Bellevue

Saturday Apr 4th | 10am - 12pm | Bellden Cafe

Hop to Old Bellevue

Saturday Apr 4th | 1pm - 3pm

Samena's Kid's Day Away

Saturday Apr 18th | 2:30pm - 8:30pm

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