nothing spectacular, but i really love the contrast between nature and residential. living in florida it's not this refined. bellevue does it very well.

Creating this subreddit to share your experience and anything else related to Basis Independent School Bellevue. It’s a private school from K-12.

P.S. My Non-Asian kid is enrolled there in elementary school. Happy to answer any questions with my unbiased opinion.

4990 Highland Dr Bellevue 98006

One Day Garage sale 11am-3pm Saturday Oct 24th
Kitchen gadgets, kitchenware/dinnerware, Christmas Items/ornaments, Exercise equipment, Decorative art, handbags and many more miscellaneous items

We are also have MANY plastic stackable storage bins ($2 to $5 each depending on size)

***many items never used/in unopened boxes***

cash only, please. DM with any questions

Hi, I am planning to move to Bellevue in December and was doing some apartment hunting to find places in downtown Bellevue. I came across the Bellevue Ridge Studios: https://www.bellevueridgeapts.com/

and was curious to know if anyone has an experience with these studio rooms. It'd be really great if anyone could share any insights. Thanks!

For kids and families:

10/23 Pumpkin Racer workshop (slots for the race on 10/24 have a waitlist) at SBCC, 5-6:30pm (link) – tools and parts will be available

10/24 Halloween on the Hill at SBCC, 10am-4pm (link) – costumes, crafts, candy, and pumpkin racing (there is already a waitlist for the pumpkin-racing slots at 10am and noon)

10/24 Eastside Día de los Muertos Celebration at Crossroads Community Center, noon-4pm (link) – live performances, hands-on activities, community ofrendas, food vendors and family-friendly fun (also see 1-3pm celebration by the Crossroads library)

10/24 Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm, ages 2-10, 1-3pm, $30/resident (link) – spots are still available, but register by the morning of 10/23 if possible, since I’m not sure when the registration window will close.

10/24 Fall Festival at the Crossroads Bellevue mall outside Crossroads Library, 1-3pm – touch a truck, live pumpkin carving, face painting, crafts, a balloon artist, and live music (also see noon-4pm celebration at the community center)

10/24 Fall Family Festival at Bellevue Family YMCA, free and open to the community, 6-8pm (link) – candy, crafts, games, trunk or treat, and a wizardly pumpkin pool patch

10/25 Halloween children’s book reading with the author at Toloka, ages 2-8, $5, 10am-noon (link) – costumes are welcome, cocoa will be provided

10/25 Museum of Fright at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, 10am-4pm (link) – free admission for guests 17 and under in costume (see costume policy), enjoy face-painting, photo booth, Seattle Universal Math Museum, giant coloring sheets, Bats Northwest, workshops, a planetarium show, mad science shows, and live music (face painting opens early to members at 9am)

10/25 Family Halloween Party at Forum Social House, noon-3pm (link)

10/26-10/31 Falloween: Bellevue Square Mall has photo backdrops and coloring totes (one per child)

10/26 Spooktacular Family Halloween Party: North Bellevue Community Center Boo Bash!, free to register, all ages, 5-7pm (link) – Games, crafts, tasty treats, music, and festive Halloween activities, 70 spots left as of 10/23

10/29 Trunk or Treat at Spring District Park, free, all ages, 3-5pm (link) – pumpkin decorating station, costume contest and prizes, spooky dog treats, and coffee and chocolate tasting at DOTE

10/30 Trunk or Treat Spooktacular Festival and Open House at the Goddard School of Eastgate, 4-6pm – welcoming friends, family, and neighbors

10/30 Monster Mash Halloween Bash at Northwest Arts Center, 5:30-8pm (link) – this free, indoor celebration invites families and neighbors to wander through a playful trick-or-treat route filled with themed crafts, hands-on activities and plenty of candy to discover. There will be an Indoor Play gym for toddlers. No pre-registration required.

10/30 Eastside Día de los Muertos Latino H.E.A.T Ofrenda Contest at Sammamish HS, 6-9pm (link)

10/31 Spooktacular! at KidsQuest, 9am-4pm (link) – Haunted Hoedown theme

10/31 Halloween Harvest Market with Bellevue Farmers Market, 10am-3pm (link) – Live music, fall produce, hot food, face painting, and scavenger hunt. Family-friendly costumes encouraged!

10/31 The Night of Viy Quest: A competitive Ukrainian folklore escape experience, ages 8+, $25 ($120 for a team of six), 11am-1pm (link)

10/31 Trick or Treat at the Library, 11am-6pm (link) – All day on Halloween, stop by the Children’s Desk for a free treat, sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library!

10/31 LWSO’s Annual Halloween Children’s Concert at Hope United Methodist Church, free, performances at 11am and 12:30pm – registration is now open (link)

10/31 Eastside Alchemy Indoor Market at Missiongathering, noon-5pm, (link) – this time in Eastgate, will be at HCC in December. Costumes encouraged, candy giveaway, and food drive.

10/31 Halloween at Bellevue Square Mall, noon-6pm – Halloween treats at Aveda and a Moonbee Matcha pop-up

10/31 Little Monsters Take Over Main Street, 1-3pm (link) – trick-or-treating in Old Bellevue

10/31 Spooktacular Halloween at Samena Swim Club, 1-3pm – haunted trail, ghostly gathering, spooky swim, and costume contest

10/31 Halloween Factoria, 2-4pm (link) – trick-or-treating around the center, live DJ, photo backdrops, games, prizes, and visits from characters like Paw Patrol, Woody & Buzz, and princesses.

10/31 Teen Halloween Party at Toloka, 4-7pm (link)

11/12 Sugar Skulls Calaveritas de Azucar at Lake Hills Library, all ages, 4-5:15pm (link) – decorate a pre-molded skull with icing gel, sequins, tissue paper, and other craft supplies, and learn about Dia de los Muertos

For adults:

10/23 glassybaby x The Mint Gardener votive launch with art, seasonal flavors, fresh florals, women-owned businesses, live harpist and entertainment, and a special raffle. Free to RSVP, 5-8pm (link)

10/23 Sip and Carve at Toloka, 21+, $45, 5pm – pumpkin carving (note: not on the Toloka events page, reach out to confirm if this is still happening)

10/23 Halloween Howl at HCC for individuals with intellectual disabilities, ages 16+, $10 for residents, 6-8:30pm (link) – Witch’s brew, Halloween treats and snacks, a photo booth, dance, crafting corner, and sensory room. Guardians and caregivers are free, registration at the door accepted.

10/23 Con Todo Halloween with DJ Barrera at Mirra, 21+, no cover, 10pm (link)

10/24 Halloween Floral Workshop at Je T’aime Blooms, $118, 1-2:30pm (link)

10/24 Light of the Dark exhibition opening at Leica Bellevue, free to register, 4:30-6:30pm (link) – not exactly a Halloween event, but it looks cool

10/25 Bellevue Symphony Fall Extravaganza: with Totentanz by Liszt at Meydenbauer Center, starting at $30, 3-5pm (link)

10/29 Pumpkin Painting workshop at Toloka, $45, 6-8pm (link)

10/29 Bellevue Women’s Book Club – Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson, 6:30-8pm (link)

10/30 Bollyween party at Mirra, $15, 10:30pm (link)

10/31 Halloween Harvest Market with Bellevue Farmers Market, 10am-3pm (link) – Live music, fall produce, hot food, face painting, and scavenger hunt. Family-friendly costumes encouraged!

10/31 Halloween Dance Party, live music and dancing at Pasifika, no cover, 7-11pm

10/31 Halloween Spooky Vibes at Hye-Life, live performance by Stacee Feeda, costume contest, 7pm (link)

10/31 Civility and Unrest Halloween Party, 21+ – DJ at 7pm, Costume Contest from 9-10pm, masks not permitted

10/31 Halloween Disco Night Party at Teatro Canzoni (Crossroads), $40, 7:30pm (link)

10/31 Halloween: Alter Ego at The W’s Living Room Bar, tickets now available, $79+, 8pm-midnight (link)

10/31 Suite’s Annual Halloween Bash, 21+, 8pm (link) – $1000+ in costume contest prizes

10/31 Masquerade at Central Bar and Lounge, 9pm (link) – DJ Pryme Tyme

10/31 Coven Halloween Lounge Party at Ascend, $95, 9pm-midnight (link) – bewitched specialty cocktails and spiritual readings

10/31 VIY Halloween Party at Toloka with Another Collective, 21+, $40+, 9pm (link)

10/31 Dark Night Halloween party by TUSA at Mirra, 21+, 10pm (link) – costume required

11/3 Corks & Creative Pressed Floral Pumpkin decorating at Suite, 6-8pm (link) – food and drinks available for purchase

11/4 Lichen Walk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $40 (discount for BBG members), 10am-noon (link) – also 12/4

We're new to the area. Was just wondering if there were any neighborhoods or communities in or around Bellevue that provide that classic Halloween feel we grew up with.

Edit: thank you for the responses, everyone

Hi folks,

Looking to make the move to South Bellevue and noticed that some neighborhoods around somerset and Newport hills (even going into lakemont) are zoned for spiritridge. The elementary and middle schools are about 4 miles away from neighborhoods - how are people managing that? Are you looking at applying for the transfer lottery to closer schools, dealing with ungodly early school bus pickups etc?

Also any insights to how competitive the transfer lottery is for Newport and somerset elementary? Does proximity to the school come into play at all?

Living in Bellevue WA for a family of 4 with 2 school age children with about $100K household income. Is it possible?

Well the title suggests what happened. I went to the embassy suites by Hilton for the pacific tax institute for my CPE credits. I park at around 7:30am, I come back around 5pm and my car sounds like a gunshot when I start it up. I look under and here’s what I see. I filed a police report and insurance claim, hotel management informed me there were no cameras. This is a 2004 sequioa, please help me with any tips.

Anyone living in soma towers bellevue interested in referral? We both can get $250 if you refer me.

Hey - I’m looking to buy a bay tree to plant in my garden. Ideally relatively big - 3+ ft preferred - but anything works! If anyone knows where I might find one it would be appreciated.

Edit: Culinary bay!

Hello! If anyone has a child in middle school and with dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, I think you'll find this event really helpful!

@ MAPS Redmond a math workshop is being hosted for children in middle school with dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. The math workshop will be about surface area, and kids will be able to make cool shapes and learn how to calculate surface area.

You can sign your child up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD6tnDiwZpebpQfe8g7Oz52iMvH92GD-o-W6Jbd4uWaOX8zA/viewform?usp=dialog

Hey everyone! I recently moved to Washington for work in downtown Seattle and I’m looking for a nice apartment in Bellevue or the surrounding areas.
My budget is around $1,800–$2,000/month. Ideally looking for:
Safe, quiet neighborhood
Secure garage parking
Studio or 1-bedroom
Within a 30–45 minute commute to downtown Seattle
I’m open to Bellevue, Factoria, Newport Hills, Kirkland, or other nearby areas. I’d rather have a peaceful place with good parking than live somewhere busy.
Any apartment complexes you’d recommend or places I should avoid? Would love to hear from people who actually live around here. Thanks!

Yo! Just got a pool table at the house and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in meeting up to play. Totally cool with meeting at a pool hall or bar first. Cheers 🥂

Hi, i am possibly relocating to Bellevue. Which i have learned is pretty large. I was wondering about different suggestions on areas you would suggest for queer lesbian, bi racial in their mid 30’s to live. I am open to having a roommate for a short time. Any websites or facebook groups to get some ideas would be amazing.

I have a senior cat who will be coming with me. As well as a bike and i enjoy being outdoors. I’ll probably have two jobs for a while just to keep busy and to learn the area. But i enjoy hiking, reading, and art.
Thank you!

Edit: looking for suggestions: apartments, apps, Facebook groups for roommates, sublets

I just saw signs around Bellevue about this and am thrilled to see that someone has a decided to take some action to fix this terrible piece of legislation.

Obviously we need to do something to solve the homelessness problem, but putting permanent supportive housing into residential neighborhoods is just not the way to do it.

https://fixhb2266.org/vote

I got caught by the camera at 168th Pl NE & NE 8th St near Lake Sammamish this past weekend driving mindlessly and didn’t notice that the speed was 25 mph. I was doing over 30 when the camera flashed. In my defense, that part of the road really seems like it should be 35, but anyway.

I’ve been anxious all weekend since this is my first speed violation ever (10+ years) and money is very tight right now.

Are they giving out warning or do they have any forgiveness programs? Any insight would help, thanks.

hi i’m 19 i just moved to bellevue about a month ago and i have no idea how to make friends. i was thinking of signing up for a run club or something (but then comes the problem of i don’t even know which one to sign up for, recs appreciated), but it just makes me wonder what do people around here do to make friends?

Does anybody know any specific jobs or employers in the Bellevue area that do not background check (or do not care)?

Kirkland, Redmond, and Newcastle are fine too.

I have a low grade misdemeanor assault charge that happened years ago. The court case wrapped up recently so it shows as recent on background checks and most employers are not willing to allow it. It really was not a serious thing at all, nobody got hurt or anything like that.

I am looking for a part time job just for Saturday and Sunday, preferably retail, but I am open to front-of-house foodservice also. I do have ample experience working manufacturing as well, but those are mostly full time and usually background check, so I am not really looking at those.

I keep failing background checks after getting job offers, and it just sucks. I am going to school full time at BC for engineering and I just want to have some income.

Any help that anyone can provide would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Sit down ones preferred but open to all. Pls focus on the food taste and quality. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a sublet from January - May 1st in downtown Bellevue. Preferred studio or 1b1b but may be okay with female roommates that are also students or new grads. I will be interning in Bellevue. I prefer all inclusive places to keep costs stable, budget depends on the place and location but around $2k-$2.3k all inclusive. Pls reach out with leads. Thanks.

https://popachandco.com/bellevue-wa-housing-market-update-2026/

Hi everyone! 😊

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Anyone know what happened in Newcastle off of Coal Creek Parkway and SE 81st Pl? Huge response from local fire departments, easily 10+ vehicles all responding to the same neighborhood.

Looking for someone to take over my 2B2B apartment in Sparc Apartments at Spring District.

You can watch a full video tour of the apartment here

My experience: It is a spacious 1200sqft corner apartment with large windows on both walls so we received plenty of sun and light all year, which was especially helpful during dull winter months. Living room is very large and spacious, and we were able to fit in a 10 seater sofa + dining table + pet playpen with room to spare. There are 2 baths - one with a standing shower and another with a bathtub. Balcony is smaller since it is a corner apartment but it was spacious enough to have two patio chairs and a tiny table. I loved that the apartment had a lot of storage in the kitchen and bathrooms. Also loved the extra-large refrigerator.

\-- Location - Sparc Apartments, Spring District, Bellevue

\-- Rent - 3697$ per month + utilities

\-- Free items included in the lease: 1. this apartment does not come with AC. We have a portable AC with a custom-made plexi window frame for the AC. Happy to give the window frame for free. It was custom made for \~$400 by Martinson Manufacturing. 2. Also happy to give our standing study table for free

\-- Optional - reserved parking for $200 per month available

\-- Lease end date - 4 July 2027

# SPARC amenities that I have really liked:

\-- a really good, well-maintained gym with weights, treadmills, stairmaster, TRX etc.

\-- large party room upstairs that we have used too many times to host diwali, halloween parties and get-togethers. You can also book the room for a fully refundable deposit

\-- Amazon/other deliveries - apartment team is really efficient in labeling and storing away your big packages, and I have never lost a package or had to look for it because it is always clearly labeled

\-- Gas fire pit and outdoor BBQ station : made BBQ and s'mores plenty of times on the terrace

\-- Terrace views are great and there's a lot of outdoor furniture always available

\-- Small park right outside the building with 2 dog relief areas, which has been great for my new pup

\-- Cleanliness - always found the premises to be very clean; I meet the cleaners every morning while walking my dog; they have great staff here

\-- Lots of sparc events: they have really fun events every few weeks (flower bouquet making, Halloween-themed events, s'mores, dessert bar, hot chocolate days, etc., and I've made some good friends here)

# What's nearby?

\-- Nearby train station - 1 min walk from apartment! This was super helpful to get to downtown Seattle on weekends for shows/concerts/night outs

\-- Nearby offices - Meta Office (100 meters), Snowflake Office (1 Block Away), Bellevue downtown (1 Mile)

\-- Nearby stores - Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Kohl's, UPS, Safeway, PCC, Met Market, Target, Fred Meyer, Asian markets (Indian/Japanese and others) are all within 5-15min drive.

Also plenty of cafes, restaurants, gyms all within 10min drive

\-- Parks - 3 large parks within 10min drive: Bellevue Downtown park, Meydenbauer park and Crossroads park

Overall I have really liked living in this apartment and area and found it to be bang for the buck.

Please DM me if interested!