Fall Starts Here
Fall is a beautiful time to experience Vasa Park Resort and the changing colors along Lake Sammamish. Whether you’re planning a family picnic, taking a peaceful walk by the water, gathering with friends, or simply enjoying the crisp autumn air, Vasa Park offers a memorable setting for the season.
Our 15-acre waterfront park features picnic shelters, open green spaces, scenic lake views, and inviting spaces for gatherings of all sizes. Camping reservations remain available through the fall and into the winter, offering a peaceful lakeside getaway close to home.
Planning a seasonal celebration? Our beautiful in door ballroom is open year-round and provides a wonderful setting for company holiday parties, family celebrations, weddings, and other special events.
Gather your family, invite your friends, and make the most of the season at Vasa Park Resort. We look forward to welcoming you this fall—and throughout the year.
For reservations, please call 425.746.3260 or email office@vasaparkresort.org.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | No lifeguards on Duty
About 100 years ago, a group of Swedish immigrants in Seattle looked for a farm to buy in order to build a retirement home and have a place where they could learn English and get together with fellow countrymen. They found a 36-acre tract on the western side of Lake Sammamish east of the city. Eight lodges of the Vasa Order banded together and purchased the land in 1926; within a year, it became Vasa Park, today one of the oldest private parks in the Seattle area.
The Swedish community took great pride in the park. The larger ballroom on the east side of the park was erected in 1929. In an alcove, there is a reminder of the homeland, a ceiling painting with rosemaling, featuring cherubs and garlands.
Today, Vasa Park Resort is an ideal setting for the public to enjoy birthday parties, picnics, and family reunions.
Investing in Our Future, Rooted in Tradition
Vasa Park has a long and cherished history of welcoming young campers each summer to explore, play, and grow. For generations, Vasa Day Camp has been a vibrant part of our mission—helping kids build lifelong friendships while staying connected to nature and Nordic traditions. Our youth programs are more than just summer fun—they are the cornerstone of our community and the heart of our nonprofit. Learn more about how we're shaping the next generation of Vasa leaders.
Carvefest
Event Date: Sunday, October 25th | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Vasa Park Resort | 3560 West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
Price: Members Free | Non-Members: $5 per Adult & Child (17 and under) free
Event Description:
Join us at Vasa Park Resort for Nordic Carvefest 2026, a festive fall celebration filled with pumpkins, costumes, delicious food, and family fun! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon of creativity, community, and Halloween spirit along the beautiful shores of Lake Sammamish.
Bring your own pumpkin and enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin carving, a community potluck, music, family-friendly Halloween movies, and activities for all ages—including a bounce house for the kids!
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Competition: Show off your creativity and enter your carved pumpkin in our friendly competition! Winners will be announced at 3:30 PM.
👻 Costumes Strongly Encouraged: Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join in the festive fun!
🍂 Outdoor or Indoor — Weather Dependent: Weather permitting, Nordic Carvefest will take place outdoors along the lake. In the event of rain or unfavorable weather, festivities will move indoors to our ballroom.
Whether you're coming to carve a masterpiece, share a meal with neighbors, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, Nordic Carvefest is a wonderful way to celebrate the fall season and create lasting memories with family and friends.
We look forward to celebrating with you!