Events

It’s Story Time!! Children are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud under the shade of the big oak tree behind the Freeman Store. Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers.  Enjoy story time Wednesday in June and July! Dates are: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, …

Travel back in time as you look at photos and read about Vienna's business development, residential growth, and way of life in the 1960s. This Vienna history exhibit is on display during the month of August at the Vienna Community Center located at 120 Cherry Street in Vienna.

Learn about the past, present and future of one of Vienna’s national treasures with our featured speaker, Ken Bigley, National Park Service Superintendent of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.Why does Vienna have a national park? Who was the visionary who donated a farm to the US Government? Why is it the only …

Join us on Saturday, October 11 at 10am-4pm as we celebrate the 9th birthday of our Used Book Cellar! There will be special offers, a children's craft, and a Fall photo op. This family friendly event is rain or shine. Location is 131 Church Street, NE Vienna

What was the area we now call Vienna like on the eve of the war for independence? Join a distinguished panel of historians and archivists and learn about the people who lived in our area at the time of our nation's birth. Discover what they did, what they believed, and other aspects of life here …

ViennaVA250 is hosting a movie event with 2 screenings of the 46-minute trailer for The American Revolution, a new documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The 46-minute trailer will be played twice - once at 7pm and again at 8pm at the Vienna Police Station Community Room. Doors open at 6:45 with live …

Step into the Freeman Store & Museum’s exhibit room for a unique opportunity to be inspired, moved and connected to Virginia’s history. Determined:  The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality will be on display Nov. 15 through Dec. 21 during our regular open hours 12-4pm Wednesdays through Sundays. Four centuries of Black history in Virginia are …

Bring the children to visit with Santa on Sunday December 7 and Sunday December 14! Santa will be listening to your children's holiday wishes and posing for the camera. Time is 12noon-2pm. Please line up at our side porch.There is no fee to see Santa and no reservations are necessary.

Bring the children to visit with Santa on Sunday December 7 and Sunday December 14! Santa will be listening to your children's holiday wishes and posing for the camera. Time is 12noon-2pm. Please line up at our side porch.There is no fee to see Santa and no reservations are necessary.

The Town of Vienna is getting a LOVE sign! As part of the USA's 250th anniversary celebration, a Virginia LOVE sign will travel to different parts of Virginia for visitors to enjoy. Vienna will host the LOVE sign beginning December 29, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026. Look for it at the Town Green's Memorial Fountain …

Vienna250 is hosting a series of virtual discussions of Ken Burns' new documentary "The American Revolution". These moderated discussions will be led by history buffs, historians, and local authors, and be an opportunity to gather virtually to discuss each episode.     Discussions will be held at 7pm on: January 13 (episodes 1 and 2), moderated …

Vienna250 is hosting a series of virtual discussions of Ken Burns’ new documentary “The American Revolution”. These moderated discussions will be led by history buffs, historians, and local authors, and be an opportunity to gather virtually to discuss each episode.     Discussions will be held at 7pm on: January 13 (episodes 1 and 2), moderated by Blane Ampthor, history lecturer and …