Published August 7 2026
All community members are welcome to Sept. 19 event
The City of Bellevue is inviting all community members to join its 2026 Experience Bellevue! celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at City Hall. Open to everyone, this free, biennial event is designed to welcome the Bellevue community to the city, strengthen neighborhood connections and highlight Bellevue’s rich cultural diversity.
Attendees will get a behind‑the‑scenes look into city facilities, enjoy multicultural performances and participate in family-friendly activities. Community members will meet with city leaders and discover the people and places that make Bellevue unique. Attendees can enjoy free coffee and pastries until noon, while supplies last.
In addition to the music and dance performances, a fire truck will be on display and the police will demonstrate its drone program. There will be a City Hall scavenger hunt, salsa lessons, discovery tours and workshops that include tai chi and mahjong. Because space is limited for the tours and select workshops, prior registration is encouraged and available at ExperienceBellevue2026.eventbrite.com.
Additional features include guided city facility tours, a KidsQuest Kid Zone, global food vendors and a storytelling showcase highlighting how different community members have built belonging in Bellevue.
Experience Bellevue! is this year’s flagship event for the city’s Welcoming Week programming, which runs Sept. 14–19. Visit Welcoming Week to learn more about the host of activities happening here during Welcoming Week.
For questions and more information, visit Experience Bellevue! or contact experiencebellevue@bellevuewa.gov.