October is one of our favorite months in Vienna. Between Oktoberfest, fall activities, local performances and plenty of Halloween fun, there are so many reasons to get out and enjoy our community. The Casey Samson Team + Vanessa in Vienna are teaming up again to share some of the events, traditions and local favorites that make Vienna home.
🎃 The Nightmare Before The Casey Samson Team Christmas 
Wednesday, October 28 | 4:00–6:00 PM
120 Church Street NW, above Cocoa Vienna
FREE
Before heading to the Vienna Halloween Parade, stop by our Church Street office for The Nightmare Before The Casey Samson Team Christmas! Step inside our spooky and magical Halloween experience filled with 30+ over-the-top themed trees and displays, treats, a scavenger hunt for the little ghouls, and special guests Jack & Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. This family friendly open house is free and everyone is welcome! Learn More Here
And for our clients, keep an eye on your inbox, we may have a little more fall fun planned just for you. 👀
🍂 Vienna Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Historic Church Street | FREE
Kick off October at one of Vienna’s biggest fall celebrations. Enjoy food, beer and wine, entertainment, craft vendors, and games and activities for kids and families throughout Historic Church Street. Learn More Here
🚲 Fall Community Bike Ride
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 AM
Starts at Vienna Town Hall | FREE
Grab your bikes for a casual, family-friendly six-mile ride through Vienna. The route travels along quieter neighborhood streets and several off-road park trails and takes about an hour to complete. Learn More Here
🎭 An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
October 16–November 1
Vienna Community Center | Tickets Required
The Vienna Theatre Company presents Joe DiPietro’s murder-mystery comedy with Friday and Saturday evening performances and Sunday matinees. The production contains mild adult themes and is recommended for ages 10 and older. Learn More Here
👻 Halloween on the Green
Saturday, October 17 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Vienna Town Green | FREE
Bring the kids in costume for a morning of Halloween fun on the Town Green, with games, crafts, treats, pumpkin decorating and more. Learn More Here
📚 Used Book Cellar 10th Birthday Party
Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Freeman Store & Museum | FREE
Celebrate 10 years of the Used Book Cellar! Stop by the basement of the Freeman Store & Museum for special offers, a fall photo op, children’s activities and, of course, plenty of books to browse. Historic Vienna Inc.
🎶 Jammin Java 25th Anniversary Party & Concert
Saturday, October 17 | 8:00 PM
Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E | Tickets Required, official site here.
Celebrate 25 years of one of Vienna’s favorite live music venues with a special anniversary party and concert.
🏃 Cops & Kids Halloween Fun Run
Sunday, October 18 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Vienna Elementary School
Get moving with the Vienna Police Department at this Halloween-themed community fun run for kids and families.
🍬 Trunk or Treat at Andrew Chapel
Sunday, October 18 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Andrew Chapel, 1301 Trap Road | FREE
Put on those costumes and enjoy an afternoon of family friendly trunk-or-treating.
🚗 Community Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 23 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Chick-fil-A, 538 Maple Avenue W | FREE
Another chance for the kids to dress up and collect some Halloween treats right here in Vienna.
📚 Books ‘N Brews
Sunday, October 25 | 3:00–6:00 PM
Caboose Tavern | Food & Drinks Available for Purchase
Books and brews make a pretty great Sunday combination. Bards Alley and Caboose Tavern team up for an afternoon at Caboose’s Vienna location. Caboose Tavern is located at 520 Mill Street NE. Caboose Brewing Co.
🎃 Vienna Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 28 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Maple Avenue | FREE
A Vienna tradition since 1946! This year’s theme is “Haunted History: 250 Years of America.” Watch floats, bands, costumed kids and other performers make their way down Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street. Learn More Here
And don’t forget to stop by The Nightmare Before The Casey Samson Team Christmas at 120 Church Street NW before the parade!
🥕 Vienna Farmers Market
Every Saturday | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
120 Cherry Street SE | FREE
Spend your Saturday morning shopping for produce, baked goods and other local favorites while supporting area farmers and small businesses.
More Halloween Fun on October 31
Finish the month with even more family fun. Emmanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, and Rocknoceros Halloween Masquerade starts at 11:00 AM at Jammin Java with tickets required.
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