🌸 May 2025: Top Local Events in Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, and Seattle

May is a vibrant month filled with community gatherings, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities across the Eastside and Seattle. Whether you're a local resident or a real estate professional looking to connect with the community, here are some standout events to mark on your calendar.

🛍️ Bellevue

1. Bellevue Farmers Market Opening Day
📅 May 22, 2025 | 🕒 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Kick off the season with fresh, locally-grown produce, artisan foods, and live music. A perfect spot to network and enjoy the community vibe.
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2. Bellevue Food Trucks at City Hall Plaza
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 110th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA
Enjoy a rotating selection of food trucks offering diverse cuisines. A great lunch option for professionals in the area.
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3. Sawubona Festival
📅 May 17, 2025 | 🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bellevue College, Building U, Level 3, Landerholm Cir. SE
Celebrate African culture with music, dance, vendors, and health resources. A vibrant event promoting equity and diversity.
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4. OBMA Spring Wine Walk
📅 May 15, 2025 | 🕒 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Old Bellevue Merchants
Sip wines from 21 wineries while exploring local shops. A delightful evening for wine enthusiasts and socializers.
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5. Paws & Pride Dog Walk
📅 May 31, 2025 | 🕒 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Bellevue Downtown Park
Celebrate Pride Month with a dog walk, costume contest, and a beer & mimosa garden. A fun and inclusive community event.
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🌷 Kirkland

6. Kirkland Urban – Mother’s Day Celebration
📅 May 11, 2025 | 🕒 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA
Enjoy free crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and complimentary bouquets for moms with a $50 purchase from participating retailers.
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7. Startup & Small Business CoWorking – Kirkland
📅 May 14, 2025 | 🕒 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA
A dynamic coworking day for entrepreneurs and business owners, fostering collaboration and providing valuable resources.
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🌼 Sammamish

8. Rig-A-Palooza
📅 May 17, 2025 | 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Sammamish Commons Plaza, 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA
Interact with over 20 service vehicles, enjoy bouncy houses, and food trucks. A family-friendly event perfect for all ages.
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🌸 Seattle

9. Spirit of Africa Festival
📅 May 10, 2025 | 🕒 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Seattle Center, Armory
Celebrate African culture with music, dance performances, a fashion show, crafts marketplace, and food vendors.
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10. Pike Place Market – Flower Festival
📅 May 11–12, 2025 | 🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Pike Place Market, Seattle
Over 30 local flower farms showcase their blooms, including tulips and daffodils. Live music adds to the festive atmosphere.
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11. Mother’s Day Brunch at Fairmont Olympic Hotel
📅 May 11, 2025 | 🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
An extravagant brunch featuring a build-your-own spritz bar, live jazz, a pop-up floral shop, and a retail market spotlighting female-founded businesses.
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12. Seattle International Film Festival
📅 May 15-25, 2025 
📍 Different Locations
Escape to the Reel World at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival. Celebrate independent cinema as a destination with in-person screenings and extend your vacation with select encores streaming on the SIFF Channel May 26–June 1.
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13. The U District Street Fair
📅 May 17-28, 2025 | 🕒 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
📍 University Way, Settle
A 15-block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way. The two-day event will also feature free live music, performances, and over 50 food trucks and booths.
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14. Startup & Small Business CoWorking – Bothell
📅 May 21, 2025 | 🕒 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA
A coworking day designed for entrepreneurs and business owners in Bothell offers open office hours with entrepreneurs in residence.
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Whether you're interested in cultural festivals, networking events, or family-friendly activities, May has something for everyone.

For more detailed information and to stay updated on future events, visit the provided links. If you're planning to attend any of these events and would like to connect, feel free to reach out!