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)

Joe Plum, Bardic Poet

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Speaker at The Branch, inside The Mustard Seed on S Main Street (Map #19)  Joe lives off-grid in rural Iowa and composes his unique chant-like oral poetry to fascinated audiences around the world.

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)

Treats and Vintage Crafts Await You

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

You are invited to the Albia Tea Parlor (map #1).  Enjoy creating a garland of hand spun wool or other Seasonal Craft.  No experience required.  Fun begins in the Parlor furnished with an eclectic mix of Victorian era furnishings; cuiosities & art.  Guests can order from Special Tea & Treat menu served 10-3.  Additional Fee for Seasonal Crafts $5, Age 12+  Purchase tickets online at albiateaparlor.com

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)

Heart of Iowa Cloggers

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a meal at the American Legion (map # 9) while enjoying the performance.

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 #10)

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! (Map #16)

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

• LIVE Christmas Card Scenes in over 25 storefronts
• Roasted chestnuts (Map #11)
• Mitchell's Kettle Corn (Map# 12)
• Horse-drawn carriage rides to view 30 beautifully-lit buildings around the square listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Map # 18)
• Civil War Encampment presented by 1861 to 1865 Civil War Reenactments, 3rd Iowa, Company C, Light Artillery (Map #13)
• Authentic Blacksmith Steve O'Grady demonstrates hot and cold forging on an anvil and Heath Thomsen creates metal art (Map #14)
• Hospitality Centers with beverages, homemade cookies, and live music at the Courthouse, 1st Iowa State Bank (Map #3), and Peoples State Bank (Map #15) 

Christian Music Concert

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

King Opera House (map #6)

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. First Christian Church
11. Chestnuts
12. Mitchell's Kettle Corn
13. Civil War Encampment
14. Steve O'Grady, Blacksmith
15. Peoples State Bank
16. Santa's House
17. Masonic Temple
18. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
19. Mustard Seed