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TOWN OF OCCOQUAN

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Festivals & Events

Each year the Town hosts many exciting festivals and events! Click here for more information.

Shopping

Occoquan is full of one-of-a-kind shops, where you can find your next keepsake or souvenir.

Services

Occoquan offers customers a wide range of personal services.

Dining

From a quick morning coffee to fine dining, we have a restaurant to suit your taste.

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TOWN HIGHLIGHTS

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Un-Trim-A-Tree Project

November 30, 2022| Events

All tags have been acquired! Thank you very much for your generosity! The Town is continuing the tradition of partnering with Volunteer... Read More → Un-Trim-A-Tree Project

HolidayFest, Nov 19-Dec 4

November 1, 2022| Uncategorized

With the town entirely decorated, the holidays are a special time in Occoquan and HolidayFest is fun for the whole family! Annual Tree... Read More → HolidayFest, Nov 19-Dec 4

4th Annual Occoquan Gingerbread House Contest

October 25, 2022| Uncategorized

4th Annual Occoquan Gingerbread Contest Build a fun gingerbread creation and enter it to win $50 in gift cards! You are cordially invited... Read More → 4th Annual Occoquan Gingerbread House Contest

New Online Payment Options!

October 13, 2022| Uncategorized

The Town of Occoquan is proud to roll out a new set of applications, fees, and taxes for online submission and payment. Monthly Meals Tax... Read More → New Online Payment Options!

Town Council Meeting: December 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm

October 28, 2022| Uncategorized

The Occoquan Town Council will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Town Hall, 314 Mill Street. All meetings are open to the... Read More → Town Council Meeting: December 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Occoquan SLFRF Spending Plan

July 12, 2022| Meetings, Updates

On July 19, 2022, the Town Council adopted the Occoquan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Spending Plan. View the... Read More → Occoquan SLFRF Spending Plan

Town Newsletter

April 30, 2020| Uncategorized

Read all about Occoquan’s latest news and events!... Read More → Town Newsletter

Free Timed Parking District Information

January 13, 2021| Uncategorized

A Free Timed Parking District was established in the Town’s business district in 2021. Parking throughout town continues to be free;... Read More → Free Timed Parking District Information

Sign Up for AlertOccoquan

January 16, 2021| Updates

In an effort to more easily distribute important Town information to residents, businesses, and visitors, the Town has partnered with... Read More → Sign Up for AlertOccoquan

Commemorative Brick Paver Program – Order Online!

August 9, 2019| Uncategorized

Leave your mark on Occoquan and help support the community by purchasing a personalized brick paver to be installed at River Mill Park! All... Read More → Commemorative Brick Paver Program – Order Online!

THE TOWN OF OCCOQUAN ON INSTAGRAM!

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Holy Gingerbread! Did you vote in our 4th Annual Gingerbread House Contest? The entries this year are amazing and are located in River Mill Park. You can vote till 5pm today but voting is over at 3:30 pm on Sunday so come take a look! Admire these entries and more in person!

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Santa Claus came to town today and paraded down Mill Street! Thanks to everyone for braving the rain to join us!

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December 3 & 4!
Jump the free shuttle into Occoquan and join us for a special holiday pop-up Artisan Market with visits with Santa and free concerts too!

For more details, see the links in bio.

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Holiday Artisan Market 🎄 🎁
Dec 3 & 4! Our Holiday Artisan Market transforms River Mill Park into a magical holiday pop-up shopping experience! Join us for Occoquan’s Holiday Artisan Market on 12/3 & 12/4 when artisans and makers will offer original, handmade work in a full range of media. You are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list–and maybe something for yourself too.

• Saturday, December 4 from 11am-5pm
• Sunday, December 5 from 11am-4pm

Free shuttle service! 🚚
Hop on at the commuter lot at Rt 123 and Old Bridge Road. Service will be available both days between 11am-6pm.

Visit with Santa 🎅
Visit with Santa while you are in town! The big guy will arrive by boat at the town dock at Mamie Davis Park on 12/3 at 10:30am.
Kids of all ages are then invited to escort Santa to River Mill Park. He will be ready for a singalong and a visit with families at the top of the hour from 11am to 1:00pm both market days.
Concerts in the Park 🎵
Concerts are scheduled both days at the market: Saturday brings Lake Ridge Chorale to River Mill Park and we're pleased to host The Hot Lanes, a 16-piece big band on Sunday. Both concerts are at 2pm.

While you're here, be sure to vote in the community gingerbread house contest also located in the park.

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While you are in town, shop and dine at your favorite Occoquan businesses now through Dec. 4 for your chance to win $100 in Occoquan business gift cards! Over $1,600 in gift cards will be given away. Spend $10 or more at six (6) different participating businesses to enter. Forms are available at visitoccoquanva.com/holiday or link in bio.

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Did you know that one of Santa's very favorite places is Occoquan? It's true!

Mark the calendar for December 3rd and meet the man himself at 10:30am as he disembarks at the Town Dock--because, you know, in OCQ, Santa has to come by boat.🎅⚓ If this is your first time, the Town Dock is located behind Mamie Davis Park.

You can help the Mayor escort Santa down Mill Street and join him for a singalong, a visit, and photos in River Mill Park.

If you can't make a 10:30 arrival, don't worry. Santa will visit with families at the top of the hour from 11am to 1pm both December 3 and 4 in River Mill Park.

Drop your letter to Santa in our special North Pole mailboxes at Town Hall (314 Mill St) or Hitchcock Paper Co. (125 Mill St), where free coloring and fill-in Santa letters with envelopes will be available to kids of all ages. Santa will send a personalized letter back if you include a return address!

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Thank you for shopping our small businesses this weekend!♥️

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Heading to #ShopSmallSaturday in #Occoquan tomorrow? Take the FREE Occoquan Express! Running every Saturday from now through December 17, this free shuttle service is sponsored by the Occoquan Business Partners, helping to alleviate parking for our visitors on busy weekends.

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Get a jump on (or finish up) your holiday shopping at the best #shopsmall boutiques and retailers in the area! Occoquan merchants will have unique offerings of home decor, clothing, gourmet food, fine art, beauty, chocolates, jewelry, stationery, and of course, gifts for all ages.

FREE shuttle service will be available Saturday, November 26 (#smallbusinesssaturday) from 12-9 pm. See link in bio for more details.

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Shop, Dine, and Win! Pick up a passport at any participating businesses and collect 6 stamps to enter the drawing for $100 in gift cards! Now thru Dec 4. More details can be found at link in bio.

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Fire pits with chestnuts and marshmallows! Thanks to Councilmember Perkins and the New Dominion Choraliers, our fire pits this year were phenomenal!

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....And our tree is lit!
Thank you to all the folks who came out to celebrate with us during this wonderful, feel-good tradition! 🎄 We love our community! ♥️
A huge thanks to the New Dominion Choraliers whose talents made our tree lighting especially lovely this year! 🎵

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TONIGHT! Join us for our popular and annual Tree Lighting and enjoy smores & fire pits, carolers, and late-night shopping! From 4-8PM, enjoy an adult beverage as you sip, stroll and shop throughout the historic district. FREE shuttle service is available on the Occoquan Express from the Rt 123/Old bridge VDOT commuter lot.

🎄 Tree Lighting (6pm) at Town Hall
🔥 Fire Pits & Smores (5-8pm) at River Mill Park
🍷 Sip & Stroll (4-8pm) throughout town
🛍️ Shop Late (until 8pm) throughout town
🎶 The New Dominion Choraliers (6-7pm) throughout town
🚌 FREE Shuttle Service (12-9pm) from 123/Old Bridge VDOT lot

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We're getting on our fancy duds to be ready for tomorrow! It's the kick-off to 3 weeks of HolidayFest fun in Occoquan!

🎄Annual Town Tree Lighting
Town Hall, Saturday, November 19 at 6:00pm
Shop Late: many businesses will be open until 8:00pm or later
Firepits & cocoa in front of River Mill Park, 5pm-8pm
From 4pm to 8pm, visitors may enjoy an adult beverage as they walk about town.

🛍️Shop, Dine, & Win! Contest
Historic District, Nov 19 - Dec 4
Shop and dine at your favorite Occoquan businesses for a chance to win $100 in Occoquan business gift cards!

♥️Shop Small Weekend
Historic District, November 25-27
Get a jump on (or finish up) your holiday shopping at the best #shopsmall boutiques and retailers in the area!

🎁Holiday Artisan Market 🎅
River Mill Park, December 3-4
Saturday, December 4 from 11am-5pm
Sunday, December 5 from 11am-4pm
Nearly 50 artisans and makers will offer original, handmade work in a full range of media. From handmade bath and body products, candles, gourmet food products and home décor to fine art and jewelry, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list–and maybe something for yourself too.

🎅Visit with Santa
River Mill Park, December 3-4
Santa will arrive by boat at the town dock at Mamie Davis Park on 12/3 at 10:30am.
He will be ready for a singalong and to visit with families from 11am to 1:00pm in the park both days of the Artisan Market in the park.

🎵Concerts in the Park
River Mill Park, December 3-4
Lake Ridge Chorale will be here on Saturday and Hot Lanes, a 16 pc big band will join us on Sunday. Both concerts are at 2pm.

👜Shop Late
Historic District, December 10
Many businesses will be open until 8:00pm or later.

🚚Occoquan Express Shuttle Service from the Rt 123 and Old Bridge VDOT lot each weekend. It's free! See link in bio for full schedule.

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#VisitPWC
#InsideNovaNews
@lake.ridge.chorale
@thehotlanesbigband
@santa.noel

Town Events & Meetings

Date/Time	Event
11/19/2022 – 12/11/2022 All Day	HolidayFest
12/06/2022 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	Town Council Meeting Town Hall, Occoquan VA
01/03/2023 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	Town Council Meeting Town Hall, Occoquan VA
01/17/2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Board of Zoning Appeals Annual Meeting Town Hall, Occoquan Virginia

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