Experience Bellevue!
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Experience Bellevue!

Join us for three fun-filled days exploring all Bellevue has to offer! To join a tour waitlist, email neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov

By City of Bellevue

Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 10am - 12pm PDT

Location

BelRed Station Parking Lot or Bellevue Botanical Garden

13102 NE Spring Blvd 11511 Main St. Bellevue, WA 98004

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bellevue's Best Views Photo Tour


Join professional photographers Lisa and John Merrill of Merrill Images Photography for "Bellevue’s Best Views - Creative Phone Photography." Explore the city's scenic spots, learning to capture natu...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Neighborhood Character Bus Tour


Join Mark Heilman, Neighborhood Outreach Manager for an exploration of Bellevue's unique neighborhoods. Whether you are just starting to explore your new home, or have lived in Bellevue for decades, ...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BelRed Arts District Walking Tour


Join Arts & Creative Economy Manager Lorie Hoffman for a walking tour of the BelRed Arts District. (Art District!?! What Art District??!? I don't see an Arts District.) Get ready to be joyfully surp...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

BelRed Arts District Walking Tour


Enjoy the Spring District Festival from noon-1pm, then join the BelRed Arts Tour at 1pm, leaving from the Spring District Plaza. Join Lorie Hoffman, Arts and Creative Economy Manager for a fun walki...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bellevue Botanical Garden Walking Tour & Forest Bathing Experience


What is better than a walk through a garden? Enjoy a morning of exploring and learning about the beauty and importance of Bellevue Botanical Garden, a beloved 53-acre site in the heart of Bellevue. ...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bellevue 植物园徒步之旅与森林浴体验


星期六,5 月 18 日,上午 10 时 还有什么能比游览花园更好的呢?在上午探索与了解 Bellevue 植物园之美与其重要作用。 Bellevue 植物园位于 Bellevue 市的中心地带,占地 53 英亩,深受人们喜爱。快来与您的邻居一起与大自然亲密接触,共同了解大自然。植物园的使命是展览最佳植物与园艺实践,打造健康、美丽的西北花园。快来探索植物园为您准备的一切活动——从 3000 种...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Recorrido a pie por el Jardín Botánico de Bellevue y experiencia de inmersión


¿Qué es mejor que un paseo por un jardín? Disfrute de una mañana explorando y aprendiendo sobre la belleza y la importancia del Jardín Botánico de Bellevue, un lugar muy apreciado de 53 acres en el c...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

星期六,5 月 18 日,上午 11 时


还有什么能比游览花园更好的呢?在上午探索与了解 Bellevue 植物园之美与其重要作用。 Bellevue 植物园位于 Bellevue 市的中心地带,占地 53 英亩,深受人们喜爱。快来与您的邻居一起与大自然亲密接触,共同了解大自然。植物园的使命是展览最佳植物与园艺实践,打造健康、美丽的西北花园。快来探索植物园为您准备的一切活动——从 3000 种独特植物到教育计划、社区活动等,应有尽有! ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bellevue Botanical Garden Walking Tour


What is better than a walk through a garden? Enjoy a morning of exploring and learning about the beauty and importance of Bellevue Botanical Garden, a beloved 53-acre site in the heart of Bellevue. ...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fire Station 6 Tours and Activities


Join in a day of fun and community celebration at Fire Station 6, located at 1850 132nd Ave NE. Connect with your local firefighters and paramedics while you get an inside look at the fire station an...

About this event

  • 2 hours

Welcome to Experience Bellevue! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM for a day filled with exploration of our newest neighborhoods, BelRed and the Spring District or explore the Bellevue Botanical Garden, or visit BelRed Fire Station 6. The event includes bus tours and walking tours, and an on-site experiences with some tours offered in 普通话/国语 or Español. Don't miss this chance to discover hidden gems and connect with fellow residents. See you there!

More experiences available on Sat. May 4 at City Hall, visit https://experiencebellevuemay4.eventbrite.com

More experiences available on Sat. June 1 at City Hall, visit https://experiencebellevuejune1.eventbrite.com

If a tour you would like to register for is full, please email neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov to be added to a wait list.

Check out the video for a great preview of Experience Bellevue tours and experiences!


Frequently asked questions

Can I attend all 3 days of Experience Bellevue Events?

Experience Bellevue offers flexibility to attend one, two, or three days of activities. Participants can select one tour or experience on May 4 and May 18. On June 1, all attendees can register for the Welcome to City Hall experience in their preferred language, English, Español or 普通话/国语.

Are some tours offered in multiple languages?

Yes, be sure to sign up for tours that indicate Español, 普通话/国语 or на русском языке in the title if that is your preferred language. Interpretation will be provided.

Can I sign up on the day of the tour?

Tours are all FREE, but require a ticket, as space is limited.

Are Experience Bellevue! tours family friendly?

Tours on May 4 are appropriate for adults and teens. Tours on May 18 and June 1 are family-friendly, welcoming children to fully participate in the enjoyable experiences.

What is the Family Festival on May 18?

After the tours, from noon to 2 pm, you can purchase lunch from food trucks, enjoy free live music, and kids' activities hosted by KidsQuest at the Spring District Plaza (12167 NE 14th Terrace). The Family Festival is open to the entire community and does NOT require a ticket.

Is parking available?

Free parking in the BelRed Station lot, 13102 NE Spring Blvd, bus and walking tours leave from here. Free parking available for the Festival at the GIX garage. Contact neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov to reserve a space. Quantities are limited.

Can I take the light rail?

To travel from the BelRed parking lot (free parking) one stop to the Spring District Family Festival, you can reserve a free light rail ticket. Contact neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov to reserve a ticket (quantities are limited)

Organized by

Experience Bellevue! is chance to explore the many aspects of this beautiful City. Over a dozen bus tours, walking tours and on-site experiences over three fun Saturday mornings this Spring - May 4, May 18 and June 1. A family festival at the Spring District Plaza will include food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities.

Free