Victorian Stroll

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Albia’s Victorian Stroll is a cherished holiday tradition that brings our community together for a day full of festive charm and historic beauty. Each year features a blend of beloved annual activities—like live christmas card windows, carriage rides, live entertainment, holiday shopping, and classic Victorian décor—sprinkled with new experiences that keep the event fresh, engaging, and exciting for all who attend. The Stroll offers something for every age and interest, making it one of Albia’s most anticipated celebrations of the season.

Breakfast with Santa at Family Life Center
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 
Children's Breakfast with Santa hosted by the RSVP at the Family Life Center, 1115 A Avenue E. (Map #4)

O & G Gauge Trains
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
View O & G Gauge Trains at 1st Iowa State Bank (Map #3)

Festival of Trees
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Festival of Trees, Remembrance Tree Ribbons, and Silent Auction at Albia Chamber Main Street. (Map #5)

Children's Movie
11:00 a.m.
View the FREE kids' movie at the King Opera House (Map #6)

LIVE Reindeer

1PM - 2PM

Located in the Cultural District for petting and pictures.

Mini-Christmas Trees
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Showcase of Grant School mini-Christmas trees at Monroe County Historical Museum. (Map #7)

Dinner at First Christian Church
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for dinner at First Christian Church, provided by Ottumwa High School Symphony students. (Map #11)

Lighting of Rudolph's Nose
4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the lighting of Rudolph's nose at Santa's House! Would you like to do the honor of lighting Santa's nose? Enter the coloring contest for a chance to win! (Map #17)

Evening Events
The following events will be going on during 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• LIVE Christmas Card Scenes in over 30 storefronts
• Roasted chestnuts (Map #12)
• Mitchell's Kettle Corn (Map# 13)
• Horse-drawn carriage rides to view 30 beautifully-lit buildings around the square listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Map # 19)
• Winter Vendor market on North Clinton from 5-7 (Map #8)
• Civil War Encampment presented by 1861 to 1865 Civil War Reenactments, 3rd Iowa, Company C, Light Artillery (Map #14)
• Authentic Blacksmith Steve O'Grady demonstrates hot and cold forging on an anvil and Heath Thomsen creates metal art (Map #15)
• Hospitality Centers with beverages, homemade cookies, and live music at the Courthouse, 1st Iowa State Bank (Map #3), and Peoples State Bank (Map #8) 

Events Map

1. Albia Tea Parlor
2. Kendall Place
3. 1st Iowa State Bank
4. Family Life Center - 1115 A Ave. E.
5. Albia Chamber Main Street
6. King Opera House
7. Monroe Co. Historical Museum
8. The Hub on Clinton
9. American Legion
10. Free Grace United Church
11. First Christian Church
12. Chestnuts
13. Mitchell's Kettle Corn
14. Civil War Encampment
15. Steve O'Grady, Blacksmith
16. Peoples State Bank
17. Santa's House
18. Mind/Body Wellness
19. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides