Vienna's Church Street Holiday Stroll returns Monday, Nov. 30, with Santa arriving aboard a fire truck at 6 p.m. on Historic Church Street.

The free event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and features a tree lighting led by Mayor Linda Colbert, live holiday music from school choruses and other local groups, and visits with Santa, according to the Town of Vienna's event page.

Firepits will be set up for warming hands and roasting marshmallows. Families can also stop by historic sites along the route, including the Freeman Store and Museum, the Little Library, the Caboose, the Train Station, the Knights of Columbus building (formerly First Baptist Church) and Vienna Presbyterian's Old Chapel. Church Street businesses plan to stay open during the stroll.

S'mores and children's activities round out the evening, according to the Town of Vienna's homepage.

Gingerbread contest

Gingerbread ornament decorating stations will be set up along Church Street. Visitors who finish an ornament can bring it to the Explore Vienna VA tent, across from the Freeman Store, by 7:10 p.m. to enter the judging contest.

Winners in several categories will receive prize packs of gift cards to local businesses. Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m.

A gingerbread house arch near Lawyers Road will serve as a photo spot for selfies and family pictures.

How to attend

The stroll is centered at the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church Street NE. The event is presented with Historic Vienna, Inc. and Church Street businesses. Admission is free.

For questions, residents can call Historic Vienna, Inc. at 703-938-5187.

Upcoming Vienna events

  • Monday, Nov. 30 — Church Street Holiday Stroll, 6–8 p.m., Historic Church Street. Free.