Vienna Events Calendar: Halloween Parade, Festivals and Markets
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The 80th Halloween Parade on October 28, 2026, Plus the Farmers Market, ViVa! Vienna!, Oktoberfest and the Holiday Stroll
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Last updated October 11, 2026
Quick answer: the next big Vienna event is the 80th Halloween Parade, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., rain or shine, on Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street.
Road closures start as early as 1 p.m. After that come the last farmers market of the season (Saturday, October 31) and the Church Street Holiday Stroll (Monday, November 30, 6 to 8 p.m.).
Earlier 2026 events, from ViVa! Vienna! on Memorial Day weekend to Oktoberfest on October 3, have already happened. Most Vienna events are free.
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80th Vienna Halloween Parade: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Town of Vienna has held a Halloween parade since 1946. It now runs rain or shine on the Wednesday before Halloween, with floats, bands and costumed marchers along Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street. The 2026 theme is “Haunted History: 250 Years of America.” The route is about half a mile, and the parade lasts about an hour and a half.
- Kids can march: children and others in costume can join without registering. Families who want to march meet at 6 p.m. at United Bank, 374 Maple Ave E.
- Goodie bags: free bags for kids from 7:15 p.m. at the Caffi Field pitching lanes on Cherry Street SE, between the Vienna Community Center and the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.
- Where to watch: anywhere along Maple Avenue between Branch Road and Center Street. Temporary metal fencing lines both sides of the route to create a larger viewing area closer to the parade. Chairs and spectators are not allowed in the street at any time.
- Accessible parking: marked spaces on Church Street from Dominion Road to Park Street, in front of the Freeman Store and Vienna Presbyterian Church, for vehicles with accessible tags or plates.
- Parking and getting there: several public lots sit next to closed streets, so arrive early or walk or bike in. The Town Green/W&OD Trail lot between Church Street NE and Maple Avenue E is open to the public anytime; see the Town’s public parking page. The W&OD Trail is an easy car-free way in.
Road closures
| Time (Oct. 28) | Closure |
|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Mill Street from Church Street NE to Maple Avenue E |
| 2 p.m. | Curb lanes of Maple Avenue close in both directions from Center Street to Branch Road SE; the two center lanes stay open until 6:30 p.m. |
| 4:45 p.m. | Side streets southeast of Maple, including Locust, Hine, Welles, Pine, Berry, Branch Road SE, Cabin Road, Branch Circle and Charles streets; these reopen when the parade ends, about 8:30 to 9 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | Center Street S from Maple Avenue to Elm Street SW (reopens about 11 p.m.), and Locust Street from Center Street S to Cottage Street |
| 6 p.m. | Cherry Street SE from Center Street S to Park Street SE, and Mill Street SE |
| 6:30 p.m. | Maple Avenue from Lawyers Road NW to East Street SE, business driveways between Center and Berry streets, and the blocks of Center, Park, Glyndon and Beulah between Maple and Church streets; these reopen about 11 p.m. |
Check the Town’s route and road closure map (PDF) and parade page on the day for changes. Questions: [email protected] or 703-266-6360.
Vienna Events Through the Year (2026)
Dates are from the Town of Vienna and the event organizers. Past 2026 events are marked.
| When | Event | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Last Sunday in April | Walk on the Hill, a self-guided tour of the historic Windover Heights neighborhood | Past |
| Memorial Day weekend | ViVa! Vienna!, the Rotary Club of Vienna’s three-day festival with rides, music, vendors and a Memorial Day ceremony, on Mill Street, the Town Green and Lawyers Road stages | May 23 to 25 (past) |
| May to October, Saturdays | Vienna Farmers Market, Vienna Community Center lot, 120 Cherry St SE, 8 a.m. to noon | Through Oct. 31 |
| June to mid-August, select Fridays | Summer on the Green free concerts, Town Green (144 Maple Ave E), 6:30 p.m. | June 5 to Aug. 14 (season ended; Aug. 7 canceled) |
| Summer, one Friday a month | Chillin’ on Church block party, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with sections of Church and Mill streets closed | June 12, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 (season ended; July 17 canceled) |
| Early July | Independence Day Celebration and fireworks, Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Dr SW | Thu., July 2, 8 to 10 p.m.; fireworks about 9:30 (past) |
| First Saturday in October | Vienna Oktoberfest, Vienna Business Association with the Town, around Church Street and the Town Green | Sat., Oct. 3 (past) |
| Wednesday before Halloween | 80th Halloween Parade, Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street | Wed., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. |
| Monday after Thanksgiving | Church Street Holiday Stroll and tree lighting, starting at the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St NE | Mon., Nov. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. |
2027 dates are to be announced unless an organizer has published them.
Saturday Farmers Market
The Vienna Farmers Market is run by the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon in the Vienna Community Center lot, 120 Cherry St SE, from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October.
It is a producer-only market (not a crafts market), the Optimists arrange live music each week, and state health rules keep dogs other than service dogs out of the market. The last market of 2026 is Saturday, October 31.
A Saturday route: shop the market, walk to the W&OD Trail and follow it past the red caboose and the old depot to the Town Green, then finish with lunch on Church Street.
Summer Fridays: Summer on the Green and Chillin’ on Church
Summer on the Green brings free 90-minute concerts to the Town Green at 6:30 p.m. on select Fridays from June through mid-August; bring a chair or blanket, and leave pets and alcohol at home.
Weather calls are usually made between 4 and 5 p.m. on the Town’s weather line, 703-255-7842. Chillin’ on Church is a monthly Friday block party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with food trucks, live music and beer and wine (ID wristband required), with sections of Church and Mill streets closed. Both 2026 seasons have ended; 2027 dates are to be announced.
Fall and Holiday Traditions
- Vienna Oktoberfest (Saturday, October 3, 2026, past): the Vienna Business Association’s free festival around Church, Dominion and Mill streets and the Town Green, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 2026. It is held on the first Saturday in October.
- Church Street Holiday Stroll (Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.): Santa, live holiday music, a tree lighting, firepits and s’mores, with historic sites open, including the Freeman Store and Museum, the caboose and the train station.
Buyer Note: Living Near the Action
Homes near Maple Avenue, Church Street, the Town Green and Yeonas Park are close to the fun and close to the closures. Parade day closes Maple Avenue and nearby side streets for the evening, Chillin’ on Church and Oktoberfest close parts of Church and Mill streets, and Independence Day closes sections of Ross Drive and nearby streets from 7 to 11 p.m., with resident access from Cottage Street.
If you are touring a home nearby, come back during an event to see the crowds and parking for yourself. Not sure the home is in the town? See Town of Vienna vs. a Vienna address.
More Vienna guides: Living in Vienna | Town of Vienna vs. a Vienna address | Buying or building in Vienna | Maple Avenue and Vienna development tracker. Next door: Living in Oakton, Living in Fairfax and Living in McLean. All areas served.
Vienna Events FAQ
When is the 2026 Vienna Halloween Parade?
The 80th Vienna Halloween Parade is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., rain or shine, on Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street. The 2026 theme is Haunted History: 250 Years of America.
What roads close for the Vienna Halloween Parade?
Closures start at 1 p.m. on Mill Street, curb lanes on Maple Avenue close at 2 p.m., side streets close from 4:45 p.m., and Maple Avenue from Lawyers Road to East Street closes at 6:30 p.m. Some streets stay closed until about 11 p.m.
Can kids march in the Vienna Halloween Parade?
Yes. Children and others in costume can march without registering. Families meet at 6 p.m. at United Bank, 374 Maple Avenue East, and free goodie bags are handed out from 7:15 p.m. at the Caffi Field pitching lanes on Cherry Street SE.
When is the Vienna Farmers Market?
The Vienna Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October. The last 2026 market is October 31.
When is ViVa! Vienna!?
ViVa! Vienna! is held on Memorial Day weekend. The 2026 festival ran May 23 to 25; 2027 dates are to be announced.
When is the Church Street Holiday Stroll?
The 2026 Church Street Holiday Stroll is Monday, November 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., starting at the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church Street NE.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 11, 2026): Town of Vienna: Halloween Parade 2026; Halloween Parade route and road closures (PDF); Halloween Parade FAQs 2026 (PDF); Town of Vienna: concerts and events; Summer on the Green 2026; Chillin’ on Church 2026; Independence Day Celebration 2026; Church Street Holiday Stroll 2026; Vienna Oktoberfest 2026; ViVa! Vienna! 2026; Optimist Club of Greater Vienna: farmers market; Town of Vienna: public parking; Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data.