Community building

Since 2005, those visiting the shopping center in Bellevue between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve have been greeted each evening by a winter wonderland. A complimentary, nightly parade along Bellevue Way features live drummers dressed as toy soldiers, costumed characters, a computerized, choreographed music-and-light show, and snow machines producing a flurry of artificial snowflakes.

“To sit out there at Snowflake Lane and see people who have come from Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Canada, Alaska, and Wyoming with their grandchildren is great.”– Kemper

For 20 years, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection highlighted great fashion on the runway while keeping a steady focus on supporting local community organizations. It put Bellevue at the forefront for fashion and supported multiple human service organizations through ticket sales donated by the Kemper Freeman Family. By donating 100% of Fashion Week ticket sales, The Bellevue Collection has raised a total of over $1.5M for local nonprofits and community partners supporting social and health services, education and the arts since 2005.

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest. They are committed to handmade excellence and supporting national designers, artists, and craftspeople. Shop from over 300 inspiring artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art. The marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work.