- Before 10:30, visit local cafes and bakeries in Redmond! Learn more here.
- 10:00: Eastside Made Pop-up Market
- 10:30: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- The Downtown Redmond Light Rail Station celebration officially kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. Join Mayor Angela Birney and other local officials as the starting station for the Eastlink 2 Line is officially opened.
- Experience Redmond Small Business Pass
- Created in partnership with Intentionalist and sponsored by Amazon, the pass is your guide to discovering global flavors, unique finds, and hidden gems across Redmond. Whether you’re exploring by train, foot, or bike, it’s a fun and easy way to support the small businesses that make Redmond vibrant. Click here to view the pass
- Experience Redmond Scavenger Hunt in partnership with Conundroom
- Get ready to ride, explore, and win! Experience Redmond and Conundroom Escape Rooms invite you to hit the streets for a one-day-only scavenger hunt celebrating the opening of the new Sound Transit Downtown Redmond Light Rail Station! Start your journey by checking in at the Conundroom Dome on Redmond Way & 161st Ave NE, where you’ll pick up your official Ride & Seek game card and map. From there, follow the clues and explore Redmond one riddle at a time! Click here to learn more.
Light Rail Grand Opening: Downtown Redmond
May 10 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
The wait is over—Link light rail is arriving in Downtown Redmond! On May 10, Sound Transit’s 2 Line officially extends service with a brand-new station in the heart of the city. Trains will run every 10 minutes, making it easier than ever to connect with the Eastside and beyond. Join us for a celebration filled with music, food, and plenty of fun at the station—more details coming soon!