Visit Occoquan

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!

Did you know it takes 100+ people to put on one of our big Occoquan festival weekends? Our amazing volunteers are the bi...
09/01/2026

Did you know it takes 100+ people to put on one of our big Occoquan festival weekends? Our amazing volunteers are the biggest part of that number! From info booth experts to crafty Imagination Alley helpers, our festival volunteers are a HUGE part of the Occoquan team and we couldn’t do it without you.

Want to volunteer at our upcoming Fall Arts & Crafts Show on Sep 26-27, 2026 in Occoquan, VA? You'll get:

👕 FREE festival t-shirt
🚌 FREE shuttle pass
🎟️ FREE lunch ticket

Flexible scheduling; shifts are split into 3-4 hour segments. School credit is also available. Sign up now at occoquanfestivals.com!

It’s almost Fall Arts & Crafts Show time! 🧶🎨🍁 Join us for Occoquan’s autumn extravaganza! Explore the work of hundreds o...
08/30/2026

It’s almost Fall Arts & Crafts Show time! 🧶🎨🍁 Join us for Occoquan’s autumn extravaganza! Explore the work of hundreds of talented artisans from across the region, dive into live demonstrations, meet the creators behind the work, and discover the stories that make each piece special.

NEW for 2026 - experience the Art Park, a mecca of creative demonstrations and immersive art experiences.

Fall Arts & Crafts Show
September 26-27, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Occoquan, Virginia

🔗 occoquanfestivals.com
🎟️ FREE Admission

A beautiful night for trivia in River Mill Park! 🌈
08/22/2026

A beautiful night for trivia in River Mill Park! 🌈

It’s time again for Trivia Night in River Mill Park! Come out Friday, August 21 at 6:30pm for our monthly community comp...
08/20/2026

It’s time again for Trivia Night in River Mill Park! Come out Friday, August 21 at 6:30pm for our monthly community competition. The winning team receives $100 in gift cards to use at all your favorite places in town!

Tickets are $35 per team (up to 8 people). The on-site trivia bar will have beer, wine, seltzer, and snacks. And don’t forget to order from one of your local phases for takeout or get Graffiti Cat Pizza delivered right to the park!

🔗 visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

Trivia Night is back this week on Friday, August 21 at 6:30pm! Get your brain buzzing and join us for a night of fun, fr...
08/17/2026

Trivia Night is back this week on Friday, August 21 at 6:30pm! Get your brain buzzing and join us for a night of fun, friendly competition in River Mill Park! Test your smarts with six rounds of trivia, and you might just walk away with the $100 Grand Prize!

Learn more or reserve your spot now at visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

08/06/2026
Enjoying summer days in historic Occoquan. ☀️
08/05/2026

Enjoying summer days in historic Occoquan. ☀️

Kevin and Patrice from  on  stopped by Occoquan today to do a little stand up paddleboardling, shopping, and treat tasti...
07/21/2026

Kevin and Patrice from on stopped by Occoquan today to do a little stand up paddleboardling, shopping, and treat tasting! Season 5 is airing now, with their Occoquan visit debuting early this fall!

Trivia Night in River Mill Park is back this Friday, July 17 at 6:30pm! Test your smarts with some neighborly competitio...
07/13/2026

Trivia Night in River Mill Park is back this Friday, July 17 at 6:30pm! Test your smarts with some neighborly competition in Occoquan's riverside park. Groups up to 8 people can register for $35 or it's free to watch (just don't give away the answers!). The winning team receives $100 in Visit Occoquan Gift Cards, to use around town.

Doors open 5:30pm with an on-site bar with beer, wine, seltzers, hard lemonade/tea, plus snacks, water, and soda. This month's bar partner volunteers are the team from , Occoquan's home fragrance shop with wickless candles, wax melts, room sprays, and more. Pop by the Trivia Bar to enter their raffle basket and say hello!

visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

Find big summer deals during this town-wide sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 11 starting at 9:00am!​ Our small business s...
07/07/2026

Find big summer deals during this town-wide sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 11 starting at 9:00am!​ Our small business shops, boutiques, and galleries are ready to share deals and deep discounts with you, to clear room before the holiday season begins!​​​ Participating businesses include:



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See individual shop hours and more info at visitoccoquanva.com/sidewalk

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314 Mill Street
Occoquan, VA
22125

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