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Visit Occoquan 20 minutes from Washington DC, historic Occoquan is full of shops, galleries & restaurants!

Ten must-do attractions while visiting Occoquan:
• Birdwatchers can view herons, eagles, and ospreys along the Occoquan River
• History buffs will enjoy the self-guided walking tour and a trip through Mill House Museum
• Art aficionados will want to wander through the many art galleries in town
• Come hungry! There is plenty of outdoor dining and many restaurants have waterfront views
• Treasure hunters will want to shop for one-of-a-kind items in our unique shops
• Naturalists can enjoy hiking our trails
• Kayaking and boating are perfect ways to enjoy the Occoquan River
• Twice a month throughout the summer, visitors can enjoy a free concert or movie
• Visitors can plan to stay overnight at one of several short-term rental properties in town
• We have ghost tours!

Joins us TONIGHT in River Mill Park for our Movie in the Night screening of Disneys Coco!🍿 Park and concessions open at ...
10/24/2026

Joins us TONIGHT in River Mill Park for our Movie in the Night screening of Disneys Coco!

🍿 Park and concessions open at 6pm
🎬 Movie starts at 7pm

Tickets are $5 per person (ages 5 and under are FREE!). There is free street and lot parking throughout Occoquan.

Outside food is welcome (order takeout from one of our many restaurants!). Outside alcohol and glass containers are NOT permitted.

Congratulations to Mat & Reformer • DMV Pilates on the opening of their new studio in Occoquan, Virginia! Cynthia’s miss...
10/22/2026

Congratulations to Mat & Reformer • DMV Pilates on the opening of their new studio in Occoquan, Virginia! Cynthia’s mission is to make wellness tangible, personal, and empowering, especially for women balancing many roles. Inspired by Mexican values of resilience and community, Cynthia says “Pilates is our pathway to balance, confidence, and self-care.”

Visit Pilates by Cynthia at 308 Poplar Alley for a variety of mat and reformer classes for practitioners of all levels!

Join us for a showing of Coco in River Mill Park on October 24 at 7pm! The first 50 kids to arrive will receive a specia...
10/22/2026

Join us for a showing of Coco in River Mill Park on October 24 at 7pm! The first 50 kids to arrive will receive a specially themed goodie bag!

This event is generously sponsored by !

🍿 Freshly popped popcorn
🍭 Movie sized boxed candy
🍷 B**r, w**e, soda & w**e
🎟️ $5 per person (kids 5 & under are free!)
📍 River Mill Park, Occoquan VA

Doors and concessions bar open at 6pm. Bring your own blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol permitted. Concessions bar proceeds benefit Occoquan's 501(c)3 nonprofit, Visit Occoquan.

It’s almost time for our annual Costume Parade and Contest in Occoquan! Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 10:00am-12:...
10/20/2026

It’s almost time for our annual Costume Parade and Contest in Occoquan! Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Starting at 10:00am, Town of Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta (aka Iron Man) will lead the parade down Mill Street to River Mill Park, where costume judging and free kids activities will take place. Judging categories include: cutest, scariest, funniest, most original, and family/group.

Parade participants will line up near the Riverwalk Shops at 125 Mill Street by 10:00am. The 100 through 400 blocks of Mill Street will be briefly closed on a rolling basis between 10:00-10:30am.

There is no fee to participate. This event is open to everyone!​ No advance registration is necessary.

🍬 After the parade, trick-or-treat your way back through town! Participating businesses will have goodies for our favorite kid visitors.

Congratulations to Occoquan’s 2026 award winning businesses: Ballywhack Shack Cafe, Forever Young Occoquan Med Spa, DM(V...
10/18/2026

Congratulations to Occoquan’s 2026 award winning businesses: Ballywhack Shack Cafe, Forever Young Occoquan Med Spa, DM(V) NOVA LASHES FAIRY HAIR PERMANENT MAKEUP BROWS LIPS & Julie Little!

Each year, thousands of people vote in InsideNoVa and Virginia Living Magazine | Celebrating Virginia “Best of” contests in Virginia! We love our Occoquan small businesses! ❤️

Congratulations to The Hidden Gem Boutique on their grand opening in historic Occoquan! The Hidden Gem hosts a metaphysi...
10/17/2026

Congratulations to The Hidden Gem Boutique on their grand opening in historic Occoquan! The Hidden Gem hosts a metaphysical retail space, workshops, and a community space offering unique crystals, clothing, accessories, jewelry and more at 306 Commerce Street. Open daily 12-6pm.

Join us for a showing of Coco in River Mill Park on October 24 at 7pm! The first 50 kids to arrive will receive a specia...
10/17/2026

Join us for a showing of Coco in River Mill Park on October 24 at 7pm! The first 50 kids to arrive will receive a specially themed goodie bag!

🍿 Freshly popped popcorn
🍭 Movie sized boxed candy
🍷 B**r, w**e, soda & w**e

🎟️ $5 per person (kids 5 & under are free!)
📍 River Mill Park, Occoquan VA

Doors and concessions bar open at 6pm. Bring your own blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol permitted.

It’s a lovely night in River Mill Park for our last night of trivia for the 2026 season!
10/09/2026

It’s a lovely night in River Mill Park for our last night of trivia for the 2026 season!

It’s a beautiful morning in Occoquan! 🍁🍂
10/08/2026

It’s a beautiful morning in Occoquan! 🍁🍂

Join us for a Movie in the Park as we present Disney's Coco! 🗓️ Saturday, October 24 at 7pm📍 River Mill Park, Occoquan...
10/07/2026

Join us for a Movie in the Park as we present Disney's Coco!

🗓️ Saturday, October 24 at 7pm
📍 River Mill Park, Occoquan, VA

🎟️ $5 each (ages 5 & under are free!). If not sold out, tickets will also be available at the door. Space is limited.

🍿 On-site freshly popped popcorn, movie theater boxed candy, snacks, water, soda, beer/w**e, and more will be sold as a fundraiser for 501(c)3 nonprofit, Visit Occoquan.

This event takes place OUTDOORS in River Mill Park. Dress for the weather and bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating! Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Bag searches may be in effect. This keeps us in compliance with state alcohol regulations and allows us to continue to provide a bar for this event.

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314 Mill Street
Occoquan, VA
22125

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+17034911918

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