Victorian Stroll

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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)

Laura Whitlock, The Hub on Clinton (map #8)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an exciting millinery workshop led by designer Laura Whitlock to create either a Victorian-style chapeau for the Stroll or a modern fascinator to be worn for a special event.

All materials and sewing supplies will be provided

Maximun 12 tickets. $15 per person at albia.chambermainstreet.org

Shoppes of Victorian Albia and Festival of Trees
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Shoppes of the Victorian Albia open
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)

Festive Tea Awaits You (map #1)
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 
You are invited to the social event of the season at the Albia Tea Parlor! Festivities begin with live musical entertainment in the Parlor, furnished with an eclectic mix of Victorian-era furnishings, curiosities, and art. You will move to the beautiful Tea Room for sandwiches, savories, and sweets. Victorian attire is encouraged but not required. Reservations are limited and required.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at albiateaparlor.com.

The King Opera House (map #6)
3:00 PM
The King Opera House Players will be performing a 45-minute drama entitled "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.

$5 ticket purchased at the door or online at albiachambermainstreet.org

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

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

Lighting of Rudolph's Nose
5:00 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!

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

• Luminaries light your way as you stroll the square to view 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)

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