Swedish Midsummer Festival with free pony rides, free cotton candy, free bounce house, singing and dancing performances, maypole celebration, plus a playground, swimming, waterslides and more! - Sunday, June 14th 2015 from 9am - 8pm (Swedish Pancake Breakfast for a fee is from 9am-12pm)

(All images courtesy of Vasa Park)

" Family fun is the focus of the Swedish Midsummer festival at Vasa Park Resort on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Admission to this event is always free. Come and bring the whole family for a day of live music, dancing and old fashioned recreation. This free regional event has taken place on the shores of Lake Sammamish at beautiful Vasa Park Resort for 89 years. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The day starts off with a hearty Swedish pancake breakfast. Breakfast goes from 9am-12pm. If you have never tried Swedish Pancakes, or if you have, these are the best. They are served by Skogsblomman lodge out of our summer kitchen. Breakfast includes Swedish pancakes, ham, syrup, coffee and juice. Price for the breakfast is $10.00 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Once you have enjoyed breakfast, you will be ready for the rest of the days activities. So stick around and enjoy the fun at Vasa Park Resort...

After enjoying the Swedish Pancakes, there will be lots of family activities throughout the day. 11am-1pm, free pony rides for the kids, free cotton candy, free bounce house, balloon art and face painting, Also to satisfy every sweet tooth, have a relaxing break at the "Swedish Coffee Garden." Enjoy a cup of coffee with some Swedish baked goods. Bingo will be held in our patio area throughout the day, starting at 10am. Of course, the playground, swimming and waterslides are open all day long for your enjoyment. At 12:30, you don't want to miss the main program. Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping will take place at the stage area in the center of the park. You will find this program so enjoyable so gather around the stage early to get a good seat. Old time races and games for children will begin at 2pm in the campsites in the north end of the park. The Vasa Park Concession will be open all day serving, soda, ice cream, candy and chips and nachos. So stop on by to grab a quick snack.

Many new activities will be added this year, some include a Beer Garden, Hamburgers, Salmon and Hot Dogs cooked right on a charcoal grill. Lots of activities going on all day, so come and spend the day with us at Vasa Park Resort. "

For more info. go here.

"Movies Under the Stars" outdoor family movies at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds - Various Fridays - Starts tonight, Friday, July 18th 2014 at Dusk

Featured Films:

July, 18, 9 p.m. - Father of the Bride (1991), PG - 105 minutes

Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m. - The Lego Movie, (2014), PG - 100 minutes

Aug. 15, 8:15 p.m. - Hook (1991), PG - 144 minutes

Sept. 5, 7:45 p.m. - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), G - 144 minutes

(Movies will be shown beginning at sundown. Movie times are approximate.)

" Movies will be shown on the Swedish/Edmonds patio, just outside the hospital café on the second floor. Chair seating on the patio will be available for the first 200 people. Moviegoers may also bring a blanket and sit on the lawn above the patio area. Free parking is available in the lot located just outside the hospital’s west entrance off of 76th Avenue. "

 

Image courtesy of Swedish Hospital

For more info. go here.

"Holidays at the Hospital" with Pancake Breakfast, Free photos with Santa, Teddy Bear Clinic and more at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah - Saturday, December 1st 2012 from 9am-12pm

Holidays at the Hospital features:

Pancake Breakfast $5 ea or $20 per family of six (infants free)

Free photos with Santa Claus

Decorate a keepsake frame

Teddy Bear Clinic - bring your doll or teddy bear for a check-up

Decorate their Giant Gingerbread House

Facepainting

Ask the Doc

For more info. go here.

Skandia Midsommarfest at St. Edwards Park - Sunday, June 24th 2012 from 11am-6pm

Image courtesy of Skandia Folkdance Society

Another event you already know about if you signed up for the newsletter!

      This festival features:

• A Swedish Celebration
• Maypole Dancing
• Dance Lessons
• Live Music
• Traditional Dress & Food
• Flower Crown Craft 
• Kids Activities
• Craft Vendors
• Interactive event
• & more!

For more info. go here.

Midsummer Festival with free pony rides, swimming and more at Vasa Park in Bellevue - Friday, June 17th 2012 from 9am-8pm

Head to Vasa Park in Bellevue for the annual, free Midsummer Festival and don't forget your swimsuits! There will be Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping, music, free pony rides for the kids (11am-1pm), free cotton candy, a free bounce house, a pancake breakfast (for a fee), bingo, a playground, swimming and waterslides, old time races, children's games, an interactive game bus, rock climbing wall, a beer garden and more! There will be food available for purchase including Swedish meatballs too!


For more info. go here.

Midsommarfest at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore - Sunday, June 26th from 11am-6pm

Skandia Folkdance Society is presenting Midsommarfest 2011 at St. Edward State Park.

Image courtesy of the Skandia Folkdance Society

Midsommarfest is the Swedish tradition of celebrating the summer solstice, and incorporates the rising of a garlanded Midsommar pole, 45 feet in length, and a festive serpentine dance around the pole to celebrate the incoming season. Spectators can also join in on the traditional hoisting and celebratory dance.

Image courtesy of the Skandia Folkdance Society

Midsommarfest will include all kinds of activities like traditional music, dancing, food and crafts. The grand parade and raising of the majstång (the garlanded midsommar pole) starts at 2:30pm.


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