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!

Join us this Saturday in River Mill Park for Sounds of Summer! Doors open 6pm and concert starts at 7pm.🎶 concert🎲 Ya...
06/23/2026

Join us this Saturday in River Mill Park for Sounds of Summer! Doors open 6pm and concert starts at 7pm.

🎶 concert
🎲 Yard games & kid's crafts
🍿 On-site snack stand
🍕 Pizza delivery by
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

This event is generously sponsored by

Learn more at visitoccoquanva.com/music!

Find big summer deals during this town-wide sidewalk sale in historic Occoquan, Virginia! Our small business shops, bout...
06/18/2026

Find big summer deals during this town-wide sidewalk sale in historic Occoquan, Virginia! 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. Participants include some of your Occoquan favorites:

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🗓️ Saturday, July 11 / starting at 9am
📍 Historic Occoquan, Virginia

See full list of participate (plus store hours!) at visitoccoquanva.com/sidewalk

It seems our little town has hit the silver screen. We promise we aren’t hiding extraterrestrial technology, but if Coli...
06/18/2026

It seems our little town has hit the silver screen. We promise we aren’t hiding extraterrestrial technology, but if Colin Firth wanted to swing by, we wouldn’t say no…

Congratulations to our newest Occoquan retailer, Drew’s! This men’s boutique opened last week in the Riverwalk Shops bui...
06/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest Occoquan retailer, Drew’s! This men’s boutique opened last week in the Riverwalk Shops building near the bridge. Started by a local husband and wife team, they have a variety of men’s clothing, accessories, and gifts (even for those hard-to-shop-for’s!).

📍 125 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA

Trivia Night in River Mill Park is back this Friday, June 19 at 6:30pm! Test your smarts with some neighborly competitio...
06/16/2026

Trivia Night in River Mill Park is back this Friday, June 19 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 (beer, wine, seltzers, hard lemonade/tea) plus fresh popcorn, snacks, and beverages. This month's bar partner volunteers are the team from , Occoquan's boutique stationery shop. Pop by the Trivia Bar to enter their raffle basket or say hello!

visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sounds of Summer featuring the 257th U.S. Army Band! Celebrate the spirit of com...
06/13/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sounds of Summer featuring the 257th U.S. Army Band! Celebrate the spirit of community and country with patriotic kids’ crafts, classic yard games, and inspiring live music that honors our nation’s heritage.

Order from local Occoquan eateries for pick up on your way to the park, or delivery from select restaurants. Drinks and snacks will be available for sale at the Snack Stand, by local nonprofit Visit Occoquan.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, settle in under the summer sky, and enjoy a heartfelt evening of music, family fun, and patriotic pride as we come together as a community!

Learn more at visitoccoquanva.com/music

We know it's only June, but we invite you to save the date for our next big festival, the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Sh...
06/11/2026

We know it's only June, but we invite you to save the date for our next big festival, the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show on September 26 & 27! In the meantime, there are tons of great ways to spend your time in downtown Occoquan:

📚 Trivia Night in the Park (June 19, July 17, Aug 21)
🎶 Sounds of Summer w/ (June 27)
🪎 Town Sidewalk Sale (July 11)
🚓 National Night Out w/ (Aug 4)
🍷 Dine or grab a drink at one of our award-winning restaurants
🛶 Paddle the river with
🛍️ Shop the dozens of locally owned boutiques & shops
🖼️ Browse our five Mill Street art galleries!

See a list of all upcoming events at visitoccoquanva.com/events!

It's time again for Trivia Night in River Mill Park! Join us Friday, June 19 for the next in our 2026 season lineup of T...
06/10/2026

It's time again for Trivia Night in River Mill Park! Join us Friday, June 19 for the next in our 2026 season lineup of Trivia Nights. Test your smarts with six rounds of trivia, and you might just walk away with the $100 grand prize.

Tickets are $35 per group. Groups can be up to 8 people. Register ahead or purchase a spot at the door (pending availability - nice weather dates can sell out).​ This family-friendly event typically runs around 2 hours.

Grab a drink at the on-site Trivia Bar and enjoy the vibes from 5:30 pm until "last call" before the last round of questions.

Learn more or sign up your group now at visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

Another great day for RiverFest! ☀️ Thank you so much for everyone who came out to play, shop, eat & drink your way thro...
06/07/2026

Another great day for RiverFest! ☀️ Thank you so much for everyone who came out to play, shop, eat & drink your way through historic Occoquan. We had a blast and hope you did too!

Save the date for our next festival:

Fall Arts & Crafts Show
September 26-27, 2026

And see all our other in-town events at visitoccoquanva.com!

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314 Mill Street
Occoquan, VA
22125

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