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Bellevue's Halloween on the Hill Returns This Weekend With Pumpkin Races, Magic Show

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Published on October 22, 2026
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South Bellevue Community Center is gearing up for its annual Halloween bash this Saturday, Oct. 24, with a lineup that includes a pumpkin derby, a carnival with inflatables and a magic show. Halloween on the Hill brings together a mix of free and ticketed activities spread across the day, with some pieces of the celebration already running earlier in the week.

The event returns to South Bellevue Community Center on Saturday, as reported by the Bellevue Beacon. The center is located at 14509 SE Newport Way. The Beacon notes the event features a Storybook Hike, the Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, a Carnival on the Hill and a Family Magic Show, with tickets ranging from free to $25 and the event open to all ages.

A Storybook Hike

The Saturday event includes a Storybook Hike Through the Enchanted Forest.

The hike adds another activity for families attending Saturday's celebration.

Pumpkin Racing Takes Center Stage

The centerpiece of Saturday's festivities is the Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, where participants race their own decorated pumpkins at 10 a.m. and again at noon, according to the police department's event flyer.

Carnival Wristbands and a Free Magic Finale

From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Carnival on the Hill takes over with games and inflatables. Registration for the broader event is available through the city's online portal, the Bellevue Beacon notes.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes a Family Magic Show. Bellevue.com calls Halloween on the Hill a Fall tradition at the South Bellevue Community Center.

Getting There and Getting Help

South Bellevue Community Center can be reached by phone at 425-452-4240.