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By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.

The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna, part of Optimist International, is a 100% volunteer Community Service organization. The Club conducts positive service projects in local communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth including special programs and scholarships. We also organize and run the Vienna Farmers Market, Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser, and provide tours to our local Caboose. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be. Every year, Optimists around the world conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.

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Latest News

- Optimist Annual Christmas Tree Sale!

Another Christmas Tree Sale has come to an end. Thank you so much, Vienna and Oakton, for coming out! This year was very special as we celebrated our 70th year and showcased our newly revamped trailer (designed by Kimberly Stein of the Vienna Arts Society). And to make it even more special, you helped raise over $30,000 through purchases, donations and tips! Every cent will go back to our community through sponsored youth programs and scholarships! Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas! See you all next year!

- Farmers Market - Get Ready!

With 2025 coming to an end our market managers are preparing for the 2026 season, starting May 2nd! New applications for vendors will start in February. To learn how to apply for the Vienna Market, please see our page.

And Vienna and Oakton, keep checking the website to see who our vendors (here) and musicians (here) will be! See you in May!

Upcoming Events

The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the
greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every
living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you
have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.